John Richmond Black Metal vs Tom Ford Japon Noir

John Richmond Black Metal and Tom Ford Japon Noir compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Black MetalJohn Richmond20213.8★

82% alikevs

Japon NoirTom Ford20074.3★

The difference in plain words

Black Metal and Japon Noir are very similar; both have Bergamot, Leather and Patchouli. Black Metal leans more rose, while Japon Noir leans woody. Japon Noir projects more; Black Metal gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingAbout the same

Stronger projectionJapon Noir

Better perceived valueBlack Metal

More of a night scentBlack Metal

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Black Metal ● Japon Noir

Both share: Bergamot · Leather · Patchouli · Amber

Only in Black Metal: Elemi Resin · Lemon · Black Rose · Davana · Mahonial · Tonka Bean

Only in Japon Noir: Vetiver · Jasmine

Community votes

Black Metal ← · → Japon Noir

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Japon Noir +3

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Japon Noir +17

Price valueBlack Metal +27

Night-nessBlack Metal +5

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

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