Noir Extreme Parfum vs Bee Eau de Parfum

Noir Extreme

Parfum	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2019
££££	Price Tier	££

Bee

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Noir Extreme

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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.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Bee Eau de Parfum

Zoologist Bee is a truly polarising beast - you'll either adore its unapologetic, hyper-realistic honey and beeswax richness or find it utterly sickening. This is an artistic triumph, but definitely not a safe blind buy; try before you commit to smelling like the inside of a beehive.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	10%
Floral	21%	21%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	2%	2%
Sweet	30%	37%
Warm	22%	17%
Woody	9%	7%
Earthy	6%	3%
Animalic	11%	17%
Fresh	14%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Noir Extreme Parfum

Bee EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Ginger 20% vs 26%

Only in Noir Extreme Parfum

Cardamom 31% Mandarin 17% Neroli 16% Citrus 16%

Only in Bee Eau de Parfum

Beeswax 49% Orange 25%

Shared Notes

Orange Blossom 20% vs 23%

Only in Noir Extreme Parfum

Kulfi 38% Rose 22% Jasmine 20%

Only in Bee Eau de Parfum

Mimosa 27% Broom 25% Heliotrope 25%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 17% vs 19%

Tonka Bean 13% vs 16%

Only in Noir Extreme Parfum

Leather 16% Suede 16% Amber 13% Guaiac Wood 13% Cedar 12%

Only in Bee Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 18% Sandalwood 16% Labdanum 15% Musk 15%

Accords

Noir Extreme Parfum Bee Eau de Parfum

100%

Leather

97%

Vanilla

100%

95%

Sweet

71%

Beeswax

95%

89%

Warm Spicy

54%

Honey

87%

67%

Powdery

85%

73%

Amber

83%

76%

Woody

58%

Yellow Floral

72%

69%

Aromatic

58%

Animalic

67%

64%

Citrus

Leather

100%

Vanilla shared

97%

100%

Sweet shared

95%

71%

Beeswax

95%

Warm Spicy shared

89%

54%

Honey

87%

Powdery shared

67%

85%

Amber shared

73%

83%

Woody shared

76%

58%

Yellow Floral

72%

Aromatic

69%

Animalic shared

58%

67%

Citrus

64%

Performance

Noir Extreme Parfum Bee Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Noir Extreme Parfum

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.

Bee Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

Its nuclear sillage and exceptional longevity make it far too overpowering for an office setting. However, its bold and gourmand nature makes it an intriguing choice for a date night, while it offers a cozy, comforting vibe for casual wear, provided it's applied sparingly. It's generally too sweet and heavy for formal events or any kind of sport.