Question 1

What's the difference between Raris and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Raris is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hemcael (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, Vanilla, Powdery, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Raris or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Raris scores 4.37/5 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 Raris and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Vanilla, Powdery, Warm Spicy, Amber. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Raris 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 Raris vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Raris vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Raris (7)

Unique to Noir Extreme (12)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Raris	Noir Extreme
Brand	Hemcael	Tom Ford
Year	2022	2015
Rating	4.37	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14