Question 1

What's the difference between En Route and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

En Route is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Botanicae (2019) dominated by Fruity 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: Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, En Route or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, En Route scores 3.76/5 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 En Route and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 2 accords, including Sweet, Woody, Jasmine. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, En Route 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 En Route vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

En Route scores highest for spring wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. En Route leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

En Route vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to En Route (8)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	En Route	Noir Extreme
Brand	Botanicae	Tom Ford
Year	2019	2015
Rating	3.76	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14