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Which Should You Buy?
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.
This is Prada's clean signature taken to luxurious new heights. It's an undisputed classic, offering an elegant interpretation of 'soapy' that's been widely loved for decades, despite some drama around reformulations.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 19% |
| Floral | 21% | 17% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 2% | 5% |
| Sweet | 30% | 21% |
| Warm | 22% | 19% |
| Woody | 9% | 11% |
| Earthy | 6% | 13% |
| Animalic | 11% | 13% |
| Fresh | 14% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive, soapy character makes it ideal for the office or casual wear. While it's sophisticated enough for formal events and can work for dates, its moderate projection keeps it from being a powerhouse for those occasions. It's generally too refined for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Aromatic accords and Leather, Orange Blossom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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