Question 1

What's the difference between Colonia Quercia and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Colonia Quercia is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Acqua di Parma (2016) dominated by Citrus 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: Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Colonia Quercia or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Colonia Quercia scores 4.06/5 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 Colonia Quercia and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Colonia Quercia 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 Colonia Quercia vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Colonia Quercia scores highest for spring wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Colonia Quercia leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Colonia Quercia vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Colonia Quercia (9)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Colonia Quercia	Noir Extreme
Brand	Acqua di Parma	Tom Ford
Year	2016	2015
Rating	4.06	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	10	14