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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 one's a mixed bag. Some are raving about its fresh aromatic qualities, while others find it a bit-part player that quickly settles into a rather dull leather base. It seems to either sing or sink depending on your skin chemistry.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 8% |
| Floral | 21% | 12% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 2% | 8% |
| Sweet | 30% | 28% |
| Warm | 22% | 18% |
| Woody | 9% | 11% |
| Earthy | 6% | 13% |
| Animalic | 11% | 14% |
| Fresh | 14% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base 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
Occasions
Its initial fresh-aromatic and sweet notes give it versatility for casual and date settings, but the prominent leather and potential for quick dry-down to a less nuanced base might not suit formal events. It's generally not suited for sport due to its rich, developing character.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Leather, Aromatic accords and Leather, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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