Question 1

What's the difference between Saffron Lazuli and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Saffron Lazuli is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Carolina Herrera (2020) dominated by Leather 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 4 accords: Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Saffron Lazuli or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Saffron Lazuli scores 4.25/5 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 Saffron Lazuli and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody, Powdery, Saffron. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Saffron Lazuli 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 Saffron Lazuli vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Saffron Lazuli scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Saffron Lazuli leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Saffron Lazuli vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Saffron Lazuli (5)

Unique to Noir Extreme (11)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Saffron Lazuli	Noir Extreme
Brand	Carolina Herrera	Tom Ford
Year	2020	2015
Rating	4.25	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	8	14