Is Perfume Parlour Intense Black II a dupe of Tom Ford Noir Extreme?

Noir Extreme Parfum

Tom Ford by Sonia Constant Original Acquired

Intense Black II EDP

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Noir Extreme Parfum bottle Noir Extreme Parfum
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2022 Year -
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Intense Black II Eau de Parfum bottle Intense Black II EDP
£89.59 from
50ml at Amazon
Best value £1.35/ml (100ml)
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£14.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.39/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 Parfum
A truly polarising Tom Ford, Noir Extreme Parfum inspires devotion and disdain in equal measure. It's either an opulent, creamy gourmand masterpiece that lasts for ages and gets showered in compliments, or an artificial, fleeting mess that smells of cigarettes, raisins, or even urine. Don't blind buy this one.
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Our Verdict - Intense Black II EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cardamom, Ginger, Mandarin Orange, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Noir Extreme Parfum A Intense Black II EDP 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 Parfum
Intense Black II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Kulfi 37% vs 53%
Cardamom 31% vs 37%
Orange Blossom 20% vs 46%
Ginger 20% vs 33%
Vanilla 17% vs 30%
Mandarin 16% vs 28%
Leather 16% vs 23%
Suede 15% vs 26%
Amber 13% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 31% vs 37%
Ginger 20% vs 33%
Mandarin 16% vs 28%
Only in Noir Extreme
Neroli 16% Citrus 16%
Shared Notes
Kulfi 37% vs 53%
Orange Blossom 20% vs 46%
Only in Noir Extreme
Rose 22% Jasmine 20%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 17% vs 30%
Leather 16% vs 23%
Suede 15% vs 26%
Amber 13% vs 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Intense Black II
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Noir Extreme

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a powerfully sensual and luxurious scent, making it perfect for dates and evening events where you want to make a statement. Its intensity and occasionally divisive nature mean it's less suited for an office environment, and definitely not for casual daytime wear or sport.

Intense Black II

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, citrus 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.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Suede, Kulfi, Mandarin

Key Differences

Without cedar and citrus

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

Noir Extreme Parfum
Intense Black II EDP
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