Is Perfume Parlour Intense Black a dupe of Tom Ford Noir Extreme?
Noir Extreme EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Intense Black EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Noir Extreme
- Intense Black
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Noir Extreme - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cardamom, Nutmeg, Neroli, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its warm spicy, floral signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
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.
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Mastic, Kulfi
Without jasmine and mandarin
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$131.59 plus sales tax
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Best Value
$140.95 plus sales tax
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Intense Black EDP
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