Question 1

What's the difference between Bengal Oud and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Bengal Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Montale (2019) dominated by Woody 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: Woody, Powdery, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Bengal Oud or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bengal Oud scores 3.83/5 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 Bengal Oud and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Aromatic, Rose, Jasmine. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bengal Oud 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 Bengal Oud vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Bengal Oud vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Bengal Oud (9)

Unique to Noir Extreme (10)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Bengal Oud	Noir Extreme
Brand	Montale	Tom Ford
Year	2019	2015
Rating	3.83	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	13	14