Fragrance Naming: The name "Essential Noir" (Essential Black) suggests a dark, mysterious, and possibly a more intense fragrance profile, likely with notes of amber, musk, and possibly some woody or spicy accords. The "noir" in a fragrance name often points to a scent suitable for evening wear or colder weather.

Dupe/Inspiration: Like other Shirley May perfumes, "Essential Noir" is very likely an affordable "dupe" of a popular designer fragrance. Given the "noir" theme and the brand's tendency to mimic well-known scents, it could be a clone of a fragrance from a line like Coco Noir by Chanel or Black Orchid by Tom Ford, but this is purely speculative due to the lack of concrete information.

Scent Notes: Without a definitive product page, the exact notes are unknown. If it follows the "noir" trend, you could expect notes such as:

Top Notes: Citrus or spicy notes like bergamot or pink pepper to open the fragrance.

Heart Notes: Dark florals like rose or jasmine, or perhaps fruity notes like plum or black currant.