Question 1

What's the difference between Bois de Oud and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Bois de Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Solinotes (2023) 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 4 accords: Amber, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Bois de Oud or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bois de Oud scores 4.10/5 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 Bois de Oud and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Powdery, Amber. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bois de 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 Bois de Oud vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Bois de Oud vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Bois de Oud (6)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Bois de Oud	Noir Extreme
Brand	Solinotes	Tom Ford
Year	2023	2015
Rating	4.10	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	7	14