Lamar Noir is the darkest, most intense reinterpretation of Lamar: not a simple flanker, but an evolution that turns its brightness into an elegant shadow, without betraying its soul. Signed by perfumer Patrick Müller, who described the idea as "wearing a warm black leather jacket": bolder, deeper, yet able to keep Lamar's recognizable traits beneath the surface. It belongs to Kajal's Gold Collection, alongside Lamar, Lamar Caviar, Äican and Dahab.
The fragrance
Lamar Noir is a unisex floral oriental that moves away from the original's fruity brightness to embrace a darker, more sensual character: leather, oud and warm woods take over a base still recognizably built on rose and amber. Patrick Müller worked to avoid "destroying too much of Lamar's DNA," preserving its underlying structure while heightening the contrast between light and shadow.
How it evolves on the skin
The opening is a fruity-spiced accord of bergamot, green apple, tropical fruit and violet. The heart warms up with a balsamic accord wrapped in vanilla and caramel, opening onto a bouquet of rose and geranium. The base is deeply sensual: leather, oud, guaiac wood, sandalwood, cashmere, musk and amber build a warm, enveloping trail.
Who we recommend Lamar Noir for
We recommend Lamar Noir to those who love Lamar but want a deeper, more evening-appropriate interpretation, and to those drawn to woody orientals with a gourmand heart of vanilla and caramel, ideal for cold weather or more formal occasions.
Characteristics
- Olfactory family
- Floral Oriental
- Gender
- Unisex
- Year
- 2024
- Perfumer
- Patrick Müller
- Concentration
- Extrait de Parfum
Our opinion
What convinces us about Lamar Noir is how genuinely "other" it manages to be compared to Lamar without disowning it: the warm trail of leather and oud adds depth and character, while the vanilla-caramel heart keeps a gourmand edge that softens the whole. A more grown-up, enveloping version, made for those seeking intensity.
Similar fragrances
If you love the woody-leathery oriental character of Lamar Noir, here are other fragrances that might win you over:
Desert Oud by Habibi NY – shares oud, amber, guaiac wood and musk, in an even more resinous key.
Regent Leather by Thameen London – shares leather, musk and vanilla, with an equally central rose floral accord.
Vanille Leather by BDK Parfums – shares leather, vanilla and the violet opening, in a more gourmand guise.
Frequently asked questions
Who created Lamar Noir?
Lamar Noir is signed by perfumer Patrick Müller, who described his intent as not wanting to "destroy too much of Lamar's DNA" while taking it toward a darker, more intense expression, likened to "wearing a warm black leather jacket."
Is Lamar Noir an Eau de Parfum or an Extrait de Parfum?
Sources don't fully agree: the brand's official site and an independent retailer list it as "Extrait de Parfum" (XDP), while other sources describe it generically as Eau de Parfum. We report the concentration according to the brand's official source, flagging the discrepancy for transparency.
Is Lamar Noir part of a collection?
Yes: it belongs to Kajal's Gold Collection, together with Lamar, Lamar Caviar, Äican and Dahab.
