Question 1

What's the difference between Santal Boisé and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Santal Boisé is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Versace (2019) 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 3 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Santal Boisé or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Santal Boisé scores 4.22/5 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 Santal Boisé 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, Santal Boisé 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 Santal Boisé vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Santal Boisé scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Santal Boisé leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Santal Boisé vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Santal Boisé	Noir Extreme
Brand	Versace	Tom Ford
Year	2019	2015
Rating	4.22	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	0	14