Question 1

What's the difference between Cairo Penhaligon's perfume and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Cairo Penhaligon's perfume is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Penhaligon s (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 5 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Cairo Penhaligon's perfume or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cairo Penhaligon's perfume scores 4.17/5 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 Cairo Penhaligon's perfume and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Powdery, Amber. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Cairo Penhaligon's perfume 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 Cairo Penhaligon's perfume vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Cairo Penhaligon's perfume scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Cairo Penhaligon's perfume leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Cairo Penhaligon's perfume vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Cairo Penhaligon's perfume (4)

Unique to Noir Extreme (10)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Cairo Penhaligon's perfume	Noir Extreme
Brand	Penhaligon s	Tom Ford
Year	2019	2015
Rating	4.17	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	8	14