Question 1

What's the difference between Hoja de Cuba and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Hoja de Cuba is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfums Berdoues (2017) dominated by Tobacco 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: Fresh Spicy, Sweet, Aromatic, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Hoja de Cuba or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Hoja de Cuba scores 4.02/5 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 Hoja de Cuba 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, Hoja de Cuba 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 Hoja de Cuba vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Hoja de Cuba scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Hoja de Cuba leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Hoja de Cuba vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Hoja de Cuba (3)

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Hoja de Cuba	Noir Extreme
Brand	Parfums Berdoues	Tom Ford
Year	2017	2015
Rating	4.02	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	3	14