Question 1

What's the difference between Obscurus and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Obscurus is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Profumo di Firenze (2022) dominated by Woody 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 5 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Amber, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Obscurus or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Obscurus scores 3.87/5 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 Obscurus and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Aromatic, Amber, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Obscurus 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 Obscurus vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Obscurus vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Obscurus (6)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Obscurus	Noir Extreme
Brand	Profumo di Firenze	Tom Ford
Year	2022	2015
Rating	3.87	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	7	14