Question 1

What's the difference between Sea Thru and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Sea Thru is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from CoSTUME NATIONAL (2024) dominated by Citrus 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: Aromatic, Woody, Amber, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Sea Thru or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sea Thru scores 3.77/5 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 Sea Thru and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Aromatic, Woody, Amber, Fresh Spicy, Neroli. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sea Thru 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 Sea Thru vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Sea Thru vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Sea Thru (8)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Sea Thru	Noir Extreme
Brand	CoSTUME NATIONAL	Tom Ford
Year	2024	2015
Rating	3.77	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14