Question 1

What's the difference between Smoking Hot and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Smoking Hot is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from By Kilian (2023) dominated by Tobacco 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: Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Smoking Hot or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Smoking Hot scores 4.34/5 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 Smoking Hot and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Vanilla. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Smoking Hot 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 Smoking Hot vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Smoking Hot scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Smoking Hot leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Smoking Hot vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Smoking Hot (9)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Smoking Hot	Noir Extreme
Brand	By Kilian	Tom Ford
Year	2023	2015
Rating	4.34	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	11	14