Question 1

What's the difference between Café de Dua and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Café de Dua is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Dua Brand (2021) dominated by Sweet 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, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Café de Dua or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Café de Dua scores 4.22/5 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 Café de Dua 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, Café de Dua 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 Café de Dua vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Café de Dua scores highest for winter wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Café de Dua leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Café de Dua 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	Café de Dua	Noir Extreme
Brand	The Dua Brand	Tom Ford
Year	2021	2015
Rating	4.22	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	0	14