Question 1

What's the difference between Pirates and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Pirates is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byron Parfums (2018) dominated by White 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 3 accords: Woody, Sweet, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Pirates or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pirates scores 3.46/5 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 Pirates and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Sweet, Amber, Jasmine, Amber. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Pirates 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 Pirates vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Pirates scores highest for spring wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Pirates leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Pirates vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Pirates (6)

Unique to Noir Extreme (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Pirates	Noir Extreme
Brand	Byron Parfums	Tom Ford
Year	2018	2015
Rating	3.46	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	8	14