Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Imperial Gold is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Orientica Premium (2021) 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 3 accords: Woody, Fresh Spicy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Imperial Gold or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Imperial Gold scores 3.87/5 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 Gold and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Fresh Spicy, Powdery, Sandalwood. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Imperial Gold 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 Gold vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Imperial Gold vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Imperial Gold (8)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Imperial Gold	Noir Extreme
Brand	Orientica Premium	Tom Ford
Year	2021	2015
Rating	3.87	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14