Question 1

What's the difference between Vanilla Cigars and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Cigars is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mystiq Parfums (2024) dominated by Smoky 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, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Cigars or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Cigars scores 4.42/5 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 Vanilla Cigars and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Woody, Vanilla, Amber. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Cigars 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 Vanilla Cigars vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Cigars scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Vanilla Cigars leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Vanilla Cigars vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Vanilla Cigars (7)

Unique to Noir Extreme (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Vanilla Cigars	Noir Extreme
Brand	Mystiq Parfums	Tom Ford
Year	2024	2015
Rating	4.42	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14