Question 1

What's the difference between Fresh Orient and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Fresh Orient is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vertus (2015) dominated by Citrus 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 3 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Fresh Orient or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fresh Orient scores 3.66/5 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 Fresh Orient and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Jasmine, Amber. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Fresh Orient 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 Fresh Orient vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Fresh Orient scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Fresh Orient leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Fresh Orient vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Fresh Orient (10)

Unique to Noir Extreme (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Fresh Orient	Noir Extreme
Brand	Vertus	Tom Ford
Year	2015	2015
Rating	3.66	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	12	14