Question 1

What's the difference between Josy and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Josy is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Once (2021) dominated by Musky 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 2 accords: Amber, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Josy or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Josy scores 3.90/5 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 Josy 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, Josy 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 Josy vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Josy scores highest for spring wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Josy leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Josy vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Josy (5)

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Josy	Noir Extreme
Brand	Once	Tom Ford
Year	2021	2015
Rating	3.90	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	5	14