Question 1

What's the difference between Imperial Black and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Imperial Black is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Peter Jacobs Parfum (2016) dominated by Citrus 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, Woody, Amber, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Imperial Black or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Imperial Black scores 4.75/5 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 Imperial Black 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, Imperial Black 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 Imperial Black vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Imperial Black scores highest for winter wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Imperial Black leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Imperial Black vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Imperial Black	Noir Extreme
Brand	Peter Jacobs Parfum	Tom Ford
Year	2016	2015
Rating	4.75	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	0	14