Question 1

What's the difference between Noir Absolu and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Noir Absolu is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Scorpio (2006) 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: Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Noir Absolu or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Noir Absolu 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 Noir Absolu 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, Noir Absolu 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 Noir Absolu vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Noir Absolu vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir Absolu (4)

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Noir Absolu	Noir Extreme
Brand	Scorpio	Tom Ford
Year	2006	2015
Rating	3.83	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	4	14