Question 1

What's the difference between Solano and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Solano is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Couvent Maison de Parfum (2019) dominated by Sweet 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: Sweet, Aromatic, Woody, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Solano or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Solano scores 4.21/5 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 Solano 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, Solano 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 Solano vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Solano scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Solano leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Solano vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Solano (4)

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Solano	Noir Extreme
Brand	Le Couvent Maison de Parfum	Tom Ford
Year	2019	2015
Rating	4.21	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	4	14