Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Dark Vanilla is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Montale (2020) 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, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Dark Vanilla or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dark Vanilla scores 4.07/5 vs Noir Extreme at 4.43/5. On r/fragrance, Dark Vanilla sits at 7.2/10 (mixed) while Noir Extreme is 6.8/10 (mixed). Dark Vanilla's standout strength: Excellent longevity and projection lasting all day. 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 Dark Vanilla and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Amber. Dark Vanilla: Dark Vanilla by Montale is well-regarded for its pleasant vanilla and amber scent with solid longevity that lasts throughout the day. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Dark Vanilla or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Dark Vanilla: Excellent longevity and projection lasting all day 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 Dark Vanilla vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Dark Vanilla vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Dark Vanilla (4)

Unique to Noir Extreme (11)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Dark Vanilla	Noir Extreme
Brand	Montale	Tom Ford
Year	2020	2015
Rating	4.07	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	7	14