Question 1

What's the difference between Oud Al Abid and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Oud Al Abid is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Louis Cardin (2017) dominated by Warm Spicy 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: Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Oud Al Abid or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oud Al Abid scores 3.40/5 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 Oud Al Abid and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody, Saffron, Rose. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Oud Al Abid 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 Oud Al Abid vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Oud Al Abid scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Oud Al Abid leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Oud Al Abid vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Oud Al Abid (5)

Unique to Noir Extreme (10)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Oud Al Abid	Noir Extreme
Brand	Louis Cardin	Tom Ford
Year	2017	2015
Rating	3.40	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14