From Guess, Seductive Noir is a 2019 oriental floral EDT by perfumer Laurent Le Guernec — a dark, vanilla-anchored feminine that reviewers consistently describe as smelling far more expensive than its price suggests, frequently drawing comparisons to Guerlain Mon Guerlain for its herbal-sage-meets-vanilla structure at a fraction of the cost. Sage, bergamot, and peony open with a cool, slightly herbal, lightly floral combination — the sage delivering an aromatic, almost culinary freshness that's distinctive without being sharp, and the peony softening the opening into something feminine and approachable. Iris, jasmine sambac, and lily-of-the-valley carry the heart with a powdery, creamy white floral arrangement that adds depth and elegance. Vanilla, Haitian vetiver, and suede close with a warm, velvety, softly smoky base that earns Seductive Noir its most devoted fans — reviewers report it clinging to fabric all day long. 5–7 hours, soft-to-moderate projection. Best in fall and winter; the designer-quality vanilla floral hiding at a drugstore price.