Question 1

What's the difference between Surfing Mavericks and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Surfing Mavericks is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Zara (2025) 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 4 accords: Woody, Fresh Spicy, Powdery, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Surfing Mavericks or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Surfing Mavericks scores 3.80/5 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 Surfing Mavericks and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Fresh Spicy, Powdery, Warm Spicy, Sandalwood. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Surfing Mavericks 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 Surfing Mavericks vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Surfing Mavericks scores highest for summer wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Surfing Mavericks leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Surfing Mavericks vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Surfing Mavericks (2)

Unique to Noir Extreme (13)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Surfing Mavericks	Noir Extreme
Brand	Zara	Tom Ford
Year	2025	2015
Rating	3.80	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	3	14