Question 1

What's the difference between Bourbon Vanilla and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Bourbon Vanilla is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Ermenegildo Zegna (2017) 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 4 accords: Woody, Vanilla, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Bourbon Vanilla or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bourbon Vanilla scores 4.40/5 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 Bourbon Vanilla and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bourbon Vanilla 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 Bourbon Vanilla vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Bourbon Vanilla scores highest for winter wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Bourbon Vanilla leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Bourbon Vanilla vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Bourbon Vanilla	Noir Extreme
Brand	Ermenegildo Zegna	Tom Ford
Year	2017	2015
Rating	4.40	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	0	14