Question 1

What's the difference between Halcyon and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Halcyon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Soma Parfums (2022) dominated by Sweet 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: Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Halcyon or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Halcyon scores 4.23/5 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 Halcyon and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Amber, Vanilla. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Halcyon 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 Halcyon vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Halcyon scores highest for winter wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Halcyon leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Halcyon vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Halcyon (10)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Halcyon	Noir Extreme
Brand	Soma Parfums	Tom Ford
Year	2022	2015
Rating	4.23	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	11	14