Question 1

What's the difference between Oriental Diamond and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Oriental Diamond is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Gate Fragrances Paris (2015) 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, Powdery, Vanilla, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Oriental Diamond or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oriental Diamond scores 4.00/5 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 Oriental Diamond and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Powdery, Vanilla, Aromatic, Vanilla. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Oriental Diamond 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 Oriental Diamond vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Oriental Diamond scores highest for summer wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Oriental Diamond leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Oriental Diamond vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Oriental Diamond (5)

Unique to Noir Extreme (12)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Oriental Diamond	Noir Extreme
Brand	The Gate Fragrances Paris	Tom Ford
Year	2015	2015
Rating	4.00	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	7	14