Question 1

What's the difference between Zest and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Zest is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Dua Brand (2020) dominated by Citrus 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: Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Zest or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Zest scores 4.46/5 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 Zest 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, Zest 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 Zest vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Zest scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Zest leans daytime, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Zest vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Zest	Noir Extreme
Brand	The Dua Brand	Tom Ford
Year	2020	2015
Rating	4.46	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	0	14