Question 1

What's the difference between At The Barber's and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

At The Barber's is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Maison Martin Margiela (2014) dominated by Fresh Spicy 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 3 accords: Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, At The Barber's or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, At The Barber's scores 3.83/5 vs Noir Extreme at 4.43/5. On r/fragrance, At The Barber's sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Noir Extreme is 6.8/10 (mixed). At The Barber's's standout strength: Modern take on classic barbershop scent. 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 At The Barber's and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. At The Barber's: At The Barber's by Maison Martin Margiela is a well-regarded choice among fragrance enthusiasts seeking a contemporary take on the barbershop fougere genre. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, At The Barber's or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

At The Barber's: Fresh and clean opening with good longevity 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 At The Barber's vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

At The Barber's scores highest for spring wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. At The Barber's leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

At The Barber's vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to At The Barber's (10)

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — At The Barber's

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	At The Barber's	Noir Extreme
Brand	Maison Martin Margiela	Tom Ford
Year	2014	2015
Rating	3.83	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	10	14