Question 1

What's the difference between Ikat Bleu and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Ikat Bleu is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Giorgio Armani (2020) 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 4 accords: Powdery, Vanilla, Woody, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Ikat Bleu or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ikat Bleu scores 4.30/5 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 Ikat Bleu and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Ikat Bleu 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 Ikat Bleu vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Ikat Bleu scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Ikat Bleu leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Ikat Bleu vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Ikat Bleu (7)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Ikat Bleu	Noir Extreme
Brand	Giorgio Armani	Tom Ford
Year	2020	2015
Rating	4.30	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	8	14