Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Man is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Ellis Brooklyn (2025) dominated by Aromatic 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: Aromatic, Vanilla, Fresh Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Man or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Man scores 4.22/5 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 Man and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Aromatic, Vanilla, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Amber. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Man 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 Man vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Vanilla Man vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Vanilla Man (7)

Unique to Noir Extreme (12)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Vanilla Man	Noir Extreme
Brand	Ellis Brooklyn	Tom Ford
Year	2025	2015
Rating	4.22	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	9	14