Question 1

What's the difference between Vinyl and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Vinyl is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Franck Boclet (2019) dominated by Whiskey 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: Woody, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Vinyl or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vinyl scores 3.96/5 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 Vinyl and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Powdery, Sweet. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Vinyl 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 Vinyl vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Vinyl vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Vinyl (7)

Unique to Noir Extreme (11)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir Extreme

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Attribute	Vinyl	Noir Extreme
Brand	Franck Boclet	Tom Ford
Year	2019	2015
Rating	3.96	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	10	14