Question 1

What's the difference between Mellow Heliotrope and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Mellow Heliotrope is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bentley (2020) dominated by Sweet 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: Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Mellow Heliotrope or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mellow Heliotrope scores 4.05/5 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 Mellow Heliotrope and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery, Mandarin Orange, Vanilla. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Mellow Heliotrope 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 Mellow Heliotrope vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Mellow Heliotrope scores highest for winter wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Mellow Heliotrope leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Mellow Heliotrope vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Mellow Heliotrope (10)

Unique to Noir Extreme (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Mellow Heliotrope	Noir Extreme
Brand	Bentley	Tom Ford
Year	2020	2015
Rating	4.05	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	12	14