Is Aromara Imperial Noir a dupe of Tom Ford Noir Extreme?

Noir Extreme EDP

Tom Ford by Sonia Constant Original Statement

Imperial Noir Extrait

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Imperial Noir Extrait bottle Imperial Noir Extrait
£80.99 from
50ml at Paco Perfumerias
Best value £1.10/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Noir Extreme EDP
Noir Extreme is a warm, spicy, and decadent gourmand that envelops you in sweet vanilla and creamy cardamom, radiating confidence and refined sensuality. Unapologetically bold yet polished, it is a modern classic for cool nights.
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Our Verdict - Imperial Noir Extrait
Imperial Noir follows Tom Ford Noir Extreme's amber-gourmand signature closely, with cardamom and neroli up top and a kulfi-nutmeg-rose heart over amber-vanilla, capturing the mood without quite matching the original's density.
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How they compare
Noir Extreme EDP A Imperial Noir Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Noir Extreme EDP
Imperial Noir Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 26% vs 22%
Amber 25% vs 31%
Kulfi 24% vs 38%
Sandalwood 23% vs 27%
Cardamom 23% vs 40%
Nutmeg 22% vs 33%
Rose 19% vs 28%
Mandarin 17% vs 33%
Neroli 17% vs 26%
Only in Imperial Noir
Vetiver 19%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 23% vs 40%
Mandarin 17% vs 33%
Neroli 17% vs 26%
Only in Noir Extreme
Nutmeg 22% Saffron 20%
Shared Notes
Kulfi 24% vs 38%
Rose 19% vs 28%
Only in Imperial Noir
Nutmeg 33%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 26% vs 22%
Amber 25% vs 31%
Sandalwood 23% vs 27%
Only in Noir Extreme
Woody Notes 24%
Only in Imperial Noir
Vetiver 19%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Noir Extreme Imperial Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Noir Extreme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The intense warmth, spice, and sweet vanilla richness make this an ideal choice for cooler fall and winter weather, where its opulent character shines. It can work in spring on cool evenings, but is generally overpowering for summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, sweet, and spicy profile is seductive and sophisticated, perfect for date nights and formal events. It's too rich for sporty settings, and a bit too assertive for most office environments unless applied lightly.

Imperial Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Rich amber-gourmand compositions with vanilla and sandalwood are classic cold-weather fragrances, feeling heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Warm and refined, it suits formal wear and evening dates; too rich and sweet for office or sport settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Kulfi, Vanilla, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Adds vetiver, drops jasmine and mastic

Where to buy

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