Question 1

What's the difference between Bois Obscur and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Bois Obscur is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2025) 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, Warm Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Bois Obscur or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bois Obscur scores 3.50/5 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 Obscur and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bois Obscur 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 Obscur vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Bois Obscur vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Bois Obscur (6)

Unique to Noir Extreme (10)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Bois Obscur	Noir Extreme
Brand	Byredo	Tom Ford
Year	2025	2015
Rating	3.50	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	10	14