Question 1

What's the difference between Sombre Douceur and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Sombre Douceur is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elysian (2024) dominated by Iris 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: Amber, Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Sombre Douceur or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sombre Douceur scores 3.69/5 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 Sombre Douceur and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Amber, Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy, Vanilla. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sombre Douceur 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 Sombre Douceur vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Sombre Douceur scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Sombre Douceur leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Sombre Douceur vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Sombre Douceur (12)

Unique to Noir Extreme (11)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Sombre Douceur	Noir Extreme
Brand	Elysian	Tom Ford
Year	2024	2015
Rating	3.69	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	15	14