Fragrance comparison

Beyond Noir vs Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

4 wins

Beyond Noir

Parfums Vintage

3.5044 votes

Rank #21,094 FruityWoody

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71%scent match

Armaf

2.7047 votes

Rank #20,488 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Beyond Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Beyond Noir
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Beyond Noir4/7

Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition3/7

Ratings & consensus: Beyond Noir
Community sentiment: Beyond Noir
Longevity: Beyond Noir
Sillage & projection: Beyond Noir
Value for money: Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition
Versatility: Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Beyond NoirParfums Vintage

Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme EditionArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 49%Had 20%Want 31%

2.70/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerBeyond NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

16%Like

5%Ok

39%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

36%Love

6%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

51%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerBeyond NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate43

Category winners

LongevityBeyond Noir

SillageBeyond Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value55

Category winnerClub de Nuit Intense Man Extreme EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

patchouli69%

rose61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

leather77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both fruity, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

BirchPineappleApple

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseCassisBergamotJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliAmbergrisVanilla

Top

BergamotAppleBlack CurrantLemonPineapple

Heart

BirchJasmineRose

Base

PatchouliMuskAmbergrisVanilla

InformationalShared notesBirch, Pineapple, Apple and Rose. Durations are only published for Beyond Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day80

Night100

Spring91

Summer91

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night79

Category winnerClub de Nuit Intense Man Extreme EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men68

Unisex5

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,094

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#20,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerClub de Nuit Intense Man Extreme EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Beyond Noir by Parfums Vintage is a woody aromatic fragrance built around intense birch smoke and crisp fruit. It opens with an unmistakable blast of heavy birch wood, sharp apple, and tart pineapple. Rather than presenting a bright tropical cocktail, the fragrance leans hard into roasted, dark elements that quickly e…

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Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition hits the skin with a loud burst of lemon and sweet pineapple. Unlike the original version, this flanker softens the sharp citrus opening by blending in black currant and apple. As the initial blast settles, a dry birch note brings a smoky texture that dominates the heart. This …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Beyond Noir or Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition?

Beyond Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Beyond Noir is rated 3.50/5 from 44 votes; Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition is rated 2.70/5 from 47 votes. Choose Beyond Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Beyond Noir or Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition?

Beyond Noir lasts longest (Beyond Noir 67/100, Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Beyond Noir or Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition?

Beyond Noir projects furthest (Beyond Noir 76/100, Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beyond Noir and Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Birch, Pineapple, Apple and Rose.

Is Beyond Noir or Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition is the stronger pick. Beyond Noir suits evening wear; Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Beyond Noir and Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition?

Beyond Noir has top notes of Birch, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Cassis, Bergamot and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Vanilla. Club de Nuit Intense Man Extreme Edition has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Birch, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Ambergris and Vanilla.