Question 1

What's the difference between Barcelona and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Barcelona is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from City Rhythm (2024) dominated by Wine 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 4 accords: Sweet, Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Barcelona or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Barcelona scores 3.40/5 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 Barcelona and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber, Rose. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Barcelona 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 Barcelona vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Barcelona vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Barcelona (8)

Unique to Noir Extreme (11)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Barcelona	Noir Extreme
Brand	City Rhythm	Tom Ford
Year	2024	2015
Rating	3.40	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	11	14