Noir Grit by Auraa Desire by Rasasi
Men Women 2024
Main accords
Description
Noir Grit: A Bold Unisex Oriental from Rasasi The Auraa Desire range from Rasasi has a new addition: Noir Grit, an oriental fragrance unveiled in 2024. It’s crafted for men and women seeking a scent that is both dark and refined. Opening with a smoky, leathery cypriol, it quickly reveals a balsamic heart of copaiba. Patchouli, jasmine and rose form…
Show moreQuick summary
When to wear it (votes)
Key notes
-
Top
cypriol (nagarmotha)
-
Heart
patchouli
- Base musk
Community
3 votes
- Positive 33%
- Negative 33%
- Neutral 33%
The olfactory pyramid
A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.
The community speaks
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
In the collection
Leading answer I want it
3 votes
What do you think?
Tied for the lead Love it / Neutral / Not for me
3 votes
Season
Choose severalTied for the lead Winter / Spring / Autumn
6 votes
Time of day
Choose severalTied for the lead Day / Night
4 votes
Each question has its own vote count. You can choose several seasons.
Fragrance profile
About Noir Grit
Noir Grit: A Bold Unisex Oriental from Rasasi
The Auraa Desire range from Rasasi has a new addition: Noir Grit, an oriental fragrance unveiled in 2024. It’s crafted for men and women seeking a scent that is both dark and refined.
Opening with a smoky, leathery cypriol, it quickly reveals a balsamic heart of copaiba. Patchouli, jasmine and rose form the core, while musk and oud wood anchor the base.
The fragrance lives up to its name – there’s a grainy, dark texture here that feels modern and raw. Woody and earthy accords lead, supported by a warm, spicy nuance that keeps things interesting.
Cypriol (nagarmota) comes across as dry and leathery, with a smoky facet that recalls vetiver. Copaiba balsam delivers a resinous sweetness, its vanilla-like softness tempering the initial bite.
Patchouli dominates the heart with its dense, soil-like aroma. Jasmine and rose offer a floral reprieve – jasmine adds a heady white touch, while rose brings a classic romanticism that softens the blend.
The long-lasting base is built on musk and oud wood. Oud supplies a smoky, almost animalic depth, and musk creates a close-to-skin sensuality. Amber and subtle spice notes round out the drydown.
This is not a shy scent. It’s best worn when you want to leave an impression, whether for an evening out or during the colder months. With a current rating of 3.33/5 from initial reviews, it’s clearly a fragrance that polarises – but that’s part of its charm.
Those who enjoy earthy, woody orientals with an underlying floral sweetness will feel at home here. It’s a must-try for fans of oud and patchouli combinations, regardless of gender.
Noir Grit is an evocative and distinctive fragrance, though its modest rating hints it won’t suit everyone. For adventurous noses, it offers a unique journey worth taking.
Woods and mosses Resins and balsams White flowers Flowers
It may remind you of
Ranked by what the community voted.
Related editions
How it wears
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
Longevity
Leading answer Fleeting
1 vote
Sillage
Leading answer Intimate
1 vote
Character
Leading answer Balanced
1 vote
Value perception
Leading answer A little expensive
1 vote
Community reviews
0 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.