Question 1

What's the difference between Elite III and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Elite III is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bois 1920 (2019) dominated by Aldehydic 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 2 accords: Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Elite III or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Elite III scores 3.69/5 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 Elite III and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 2 accords, including Woody, Sweet, Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Elite III 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 Elite III vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Elite III scores highest for winter wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Elite III leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Elite III vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Elite III (5)

Unique to Noir Extreme (10)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Elite III	Noir Extreme
Brand	Bois 1920	Tom Ford
Year	2019	2015
Rating	3.69	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14