Question 1

What's the difference between Instant Crush and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Instant Crush is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mancera (2019) dominated by Woody 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, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Instant Crush or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Instant Crush scores 4.07/5 vs Noir Extreme at 4.43/5. On r/fragrance, Instant Crush sits at 7.2/10 (mixed) while Noir Extreme is 6.8/10 (mixed). Instant Crush's standout strength: Excellent longevity and performance; lasts many hours on skin and clothing. 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 Instant Crush and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Amber, Powdery. Instant Crush: Instant Crush generates genuinely divided opinions within the fragrance community, with passionate devotees calling it addictive and sexy, while detractors find it sickeningly sweet or dominated by a metallic saffron note. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Instant Crush or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Instant Crush: Excellent longevity and performance; lasts many hours on skin and clothing 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 Instant Crush vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

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

Instant Crush vs Noir Extreme

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (6)

Unice pentru Instant Crush (6)

Unice pentru Noir Extreme (8)

Acorduri comune (5)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Instant Crush

Pozitiv

Negativ

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Noir Extreme

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Instant Crush	Noir Extreme
Brand	Mancera	Tom Ford
An	2019	2015
Evaluare	4.07	4.43
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	masculine
Total note	12	14