Fragrances inspired by Noir Extreme Eau de Parfum
The original
Noir Extreme
Tom Ford
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Noir Extreme
- TF35 - Noir Extreme
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Mastic, Kulfi
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Mastic, Kulfi
The main difference
Without jasmine and mandarin
What they share
Shares 13 of its 18 notes, including Orange Blossom, Mastic, Kulfi
The main difference
Adds citrus and ginger, drops woody notes
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Kulfi, Vanilla, Sandalwood
The main difference
Without mastic and neroli
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Sandalwood
The main difference
Without kulfi and mandarin
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Kulfi, Vanilla, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds vetiver, drops jasmine and mastic
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber
The main difference
Without kulfi and mandarin
What they share
Shares 10 of its 14 notes, including Cardamom, Rose, Nutmeg
The main difference
Adds jasmine and mandarin
What they share
Shares 10 of its 14 notes, including Mandarin, Cardamom, Nutmeg
The main difference
Adds jasmine and mastic, drops milk
What they share
Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Mandarin, Cardamom, Kulfi
The main difference
Adds mastic and neroli, drops ginger and leather
What they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Kulfi, Sandalwood
The main difference
Without jasmine and mandarin
Our verdict
While both share a warm, spicy, and powdery amber profile with vanilla and jasmine, Tom Ford's Noir Extreme and Armaf's Odyssey Homme cater to different preferences and budgets.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Amber, Jasmine, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds cardamom and kulfi, drops iris and leather
Choose Odyssey Homme when
You want a fragrance that projects strongly.
Our verdict
While both share a warm, spicy, and woody profile, Tom Ford's Noir Extreme leans heavily into gourmand territory with its prominent vanilla and cardamom, offering a sweeter, more refined experience.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Woody Notes, Saffron
The main difference
Adds caramel and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops amber and cardamom
Choose Special Oud when
You want a bold, attention-grabbing fragrance.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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