Question 1

What's the difference between Mansa and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Mansa is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Pernoire (2022) dominated by Oud 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: Powdery, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Mansa or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mansa scores 3.83/5 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 Mansa and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including Powdery, Warm Spicy, Rose, Saffron, Amber. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Mansa 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 Mansa vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Mansa scores highest for winter wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Mansa leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Mansa vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Mansa (9)

Unique to Noir Extreme (11)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Mansa	Noir Extreme
Brand	Pernoire	Tom Ford
Year	2022	2015
Rating	3.83	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	12	14