Question 1

What's the difference between Esencia Elixir and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Esencia Elixir is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Loewe (2023) 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 4 accords: Woody, Amber, Aromatic, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Esencia Elixir or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Esencia Elixir scores 4.22/5 vs Noir Extreme at 4.43/5. On r/fragrance, Esencia Elixir sits at 5.5/10 (mixed) while Noir Extreme is 6.8/10 (mixed). Esencia Elixir's standout strength: High-quality ingredients with noticeable performance. 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 Esencia Elixir and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Esencia Elixir: The r/fragrance community is divided on Aventus value, with some defending its quality and prestige while others argue that clones and dupes offer comparable performance at significantly lower prices. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Esencia Elixir or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Esencia Elixir: High-quality ingredients with noticeable performance 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 Esencia Elixir vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Esencia Elixir scores highest for spring wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Esencia Elixir leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Esencia Elixir vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Esencia Elixir

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Esencia Elixir	Noir Extreme
Brand	Loewe	Tom Ford
Year	2023	2015
Rating	4.22	4.43
Concentration	Elixir	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	0	14