Question 1

What's the difference between Vetiver & Golden Vanilla and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Vetiver & Golden Vanilla is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jo Malone London (2020) 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, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Vetiver & Golden Vanilla or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vetiver & Golden Vanilla scores 4.10/5 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 Vetiver & Golden Vanilla and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Vetiver & Golden Vanilla 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 Vetiver & Golden Vanilla vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Vetiver & Golden Vanilla scores highest for fall wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Vetiver & Golden Vanilla leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Vetiver & Golden Vanilla vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Vetiver & Golden Vanilla	Noir Extreme
Brand	Jo Malone London	Tom Ford
Year	2020	2015
Rating	4.10	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	0	14