Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ethnic Oud is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Maison Alhambra (2022) dominated by Fresh Spicy 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 5 accords: Fresh Spicy, Amber, Warm Spicy, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Ethnic Oud or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ethnic Oud scores 4.18/5 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 Ethnic Oud and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Fresh Spicy, Amber, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Woody. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Ethnic 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 Ethnic Oud vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Ethnic Oud scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Ethnic Oud leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Ethnic Oud vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Ethnic Oud (9)

Unique to Noir Extreme (12)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Ethnic Oud	Noir Extreme
Brand	Maison Alhambra	Tom Ford
Year	2022	2015
Rating	4.18	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	11	14