Question 1

What's the difference between Ruthenium and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Ruthenium is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Stefano Ricci (2020) 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 2 accords: Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Ruthenium or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ruthenium scores 3.33/5 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 Ruthenium and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 2 accords, including Woody, Aromatic, Jasmine, Rose, Woody Notes. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Ruthenium 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 Ruthenium vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Ruthenium vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Ruthenium (8)

Unique to Noir Extreme (9)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Ruthenium	Noir Extreme
Brand	Stefano Ricci	Tom Ford
Year	2020	2015
Rating	3.33	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	13	14