Question 1

What's the difference between Magia and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Magia is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bois 1920 (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: Woody, Powdery, Amber, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Magia or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Magia scores 3.96/5 vs Noir Extreme at 4.43/5. On r/fragrance, Magia sits at 0.0/10 (mixed) while Noir Extreme is 6.8/10 (mixed). 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 Magia and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Amber, Fresh Spicy, Mandarin Orange. Magia: Magia by Bois 1920 does not appear in the provided community opinions. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Magia 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 Magia vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Magia vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Magia (3)

Unique to Noir Extreme (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Magia	Noir Extreme
Brand	Bois 1920	Tom Ford
Year	2016	2015
Rating	3.96	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	7	14