Question 1

What's the difference between Heriotorope and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Heriotorope is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Shiseido (1917) dominated by Powdery 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 2 accords: Powdery, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Heriotorope or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Heriotorope scores 4.17/5 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 Heriotorope and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Heriotorope 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 Heriotorope vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Heriotorope scores highest for summer wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Heriotorope leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Heriotorope vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Heriotorope	Noir Extreme
Brand	Shiseido	Tom Ford
Year	1917	2015
Rating	4.17	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	0	14