Question 1

What's the difference between No. 05 and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

No. 05 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Fragrance Design Studio (2013) dominated by Floral 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, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, No. 05 or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, No. 05 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 No. 05 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, No. 05 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 No. 05 vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

No. 05 scores highest for spring wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. No. 05 leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

No. 05 vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (2)

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Attribute	No. 05	Noir Extreme
Brand	The Fragrance Design Studio	Tom Ford
Year	2013	2015
Rating	3.83	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	0	14