Question 1

What's the difference between Gold Edition and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Gold Edition is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Georges Rech (undated) dominated by White Floral 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: Vanilla, Amber, Powdery, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Gold Edition or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Gold Edition scores 4.00/5 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 Gold Edition and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Amber, Powdery, Woody, Sweet. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Gold Edition 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 Gold Edition vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Gold Edition scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Gold Edition leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Gold Edition vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Gold Edition (2)

Unique to Noir Extreme (11)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Gold Edition	Noir Extreme
Brand	Georges Rech	Tom Ford
Year	—	2015
Rating	4.00	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	5	14