Question 1

What's the difference between Desert Oud and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Desert Oud is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Habibi NY (undated) dominated by Amber 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: Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Desert Oud or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Desert Oud scores 4.39/5 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 Desert Oud and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody, Powdery, Rose. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Desert Oud 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 Desert Oud vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Desert Oud scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Desert Oud leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Desert Oud vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Desert Oud (13)

Unique to Noir Extreme (11)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Desert Oud	Noir Extreme
Brand	Habibi NY	Tom Ford
Year	—	2015
Rating	4.39	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	16	14