Question 1

What's the difference between Costiera and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Costiera is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Gritti (2017) dominated by Aromatic 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: Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Costiera or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Costiera scores 3.70/5 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 Costiera and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Amber, Powdery. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Costiera 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 Costiera vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Costiera scores highest for summer wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Costiera leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Costiera vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Costiera (6)

Unique to Noir Extreme (11)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Costiera	Noir Extreme
Brand	Gritti	Tom Ford
Year	2017	2015
Rating	3.70	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14