Question 1

What's the difference between Aethereus and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Aethereus is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bois 1920 (2014) dominated by Citrus accords. Noir Extreme is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2015) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 5 accords: Sweet, Vanilla, Woody, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Aethereus or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Aethereus scores 3.89/5 vs Noir Extreme at 4.43/5. Noir Extreme's standout strength: Luxurious, classy scent profile with vanilla, woody, leather notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Aethereus and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Aethereus or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Noir Extreme: Excellent performance on some skin types (8-16 hours reported) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Aethereus vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Aethereus scores highest for summer wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Aethereus leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Aethereus vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Aethereus (14)

Unique to Noir Extreme (12)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Aethereus	Noir Extreme
Brand	Bois 1920	Tom Ford
Year	2014	2015
Rating	3.89	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	16	14