Question 1

What's the difference between John Varvatos XX Intense and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

John Varvatos XX Intense is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from John Varvatos (2024) dominated by Fresh Spicy 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 5 accords: Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, John Varvatos XX Intense or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, John Varvatos XX Intense scores 4.07/5 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 John Varvatos XX Intense 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, John Varvatos XX Intense 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 John Varvatos XX Intense vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

John Varvatos XX Intense scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. John Varvatos XX Intense leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

John Varvatos XX Intense vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to John Varvatos XX Intense (9)

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	John Varvatos XX Intense	Noir Extreme
Brand	John Varvatos	Tom Ford
Year	2024	2015
Rating	4.07	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14