Question 1

What's the difference between Riven Oak and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Riven Oak is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Daxon (2017) 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, Amber, Aromatic, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Riven Oak or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Riven Oak scores 4.31/5 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 Riven Oak and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Riven Oak 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 Riven Oak vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Riven Oak vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Riven Oak (8)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Riven Oak	Noir Extreme
Brand	Tom Daxon	Tom Ford
Year	2017	2015
Rating	4.31	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14