Question 1

What's the difference between Arcanum and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Arcanum is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Navitus Parfums (2020) dominated by Amber 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: Amber, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Arcanum or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Arcanum scores 4.02/5 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 Arcanum and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Amber, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Arcanum 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 Arcanum vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Arcanum scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Arcanum leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Arcanum vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Arcanum (8)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Arcanum	Noir Extreme
Brand	Navitus Parfums	Tom Ford
Year	2020	2015
Rating	4.02	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14