Question 1

What's the difference between Dubai Amethyst and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Amethyst is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bond No 9 (2016) dominated by White Floral 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, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Dubai Amethyst or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dubai Amethyst scores 3.80/5 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 Dubai Amethyst and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Woody, Rose. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Dubai Amethyst 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 Dubai Amethyst vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Amethyst scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Dubai Amethyst leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Dubai Amethyst vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Dubai Amethyst (5)

Unique to Noir Extreme (12)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Dubai Amethyst	Noir Extreme
Brand	Bond No 9	Tom Ford
Year	2016	2015
Rating	3.80	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	7	14