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Or et Noir(1949)

At a glance

Created by Michel Morsetti for Caron, Or et Noir, Gold and Black, opens on bergamot and spices, moves through a rose-and-jasmine heart, and closes on amber, musk, and patchouli. Its stark, contrasting name suggests a composition balancing brightness and darkness, reflected in the pairing of a warm spiced opening against the patchouli-amber base's earthier depth.

Did you know? This scent's jasmine note owes its richness to indole — the same compound found, in larger amounts, in feces. Read the full story →

Brand

Caron

Perfumer

Michel Morsetti

Launched

1949

Family

Amber

Or et Noir is a fragrance from Caron, released in 1949 and composed by Michel Morsetti. It sits in the Amber family. It opens with Bergamot and Spice, moves into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and settles into a base of Amber, Musk, and Patchouli.

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