Question 1

What's the difference between The Emperor and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

The Emperor is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Livia Rus (2020) 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, Amber, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, The Emperor or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Emperor scores 4.05/5 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 The Emperor and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, The Emperor 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 The Emperor vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

The Emperor scores highest for winter wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. The Emperor leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

The Emperor vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to The Emperor (7)

Unique to Noir Extreme (11)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	The Emperor	Noir Extreme
Brand	Livia Rus	Tom Ford
Year	2020	2015
Rating	4.05	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	10	14