Question 1

What's the difference between Ruben and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Ruben is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Criminal Elements (2019) dominated by Mossy 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: Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Ruben or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ruben scores 4.03/5 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 Ruben and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Ruben 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 Ruben vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Ruben scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Ruben leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Ruben vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Ruben	Noir Extreme
Brand	Criminal Elements	Tom Ford
Year	2019	2015
Rating	4.03	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	0	14