Question 1

What's the difference between Sahara Rose Absolute and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Sahara Rose Absolute is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Habibi NY (2024) dominated by Rose 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: Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Amber, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Sahara Rose Absolute or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sahara Rose Absolute scores 3.88/5 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 Sahara Rose Absolute and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 5 accords, including Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Amber, Woody, Aromatic. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sahara Rose Absolute 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 Sahara Rose Absolute vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Sahara Rose Absolute scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Sahara Rose Absolute leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Sahara Rose Absolute vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Sahara Rose Absolute (6)

Unique to Noir Extreme (8)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Sahara Rose Absolute	Noir Extreme
Brand	Habibi NY	Tom Ford
Year	2024	2015
Rating	3.88	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	13	14