L'Homme Idéal Extrême vs Black Narcotique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black NarcotiqueChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Homme Idéal Extrême5/7
Black Narcotique2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Community sentiment
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Longevity
- Black Narcotique
- Sillage & projection
- Black Narcotique
- Value for money
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Versatility
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeGuerlainBlack NarcotiqueSerge DumontenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 3,367 votes
Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%
4.02/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 40%Had 18%Want 42%
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
3,367 votes
36%Love
40%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
94 votes
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Narcotique
SillageBlack Narcotique
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
almond84%
tobacco77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
tobacco74%
chocolate65%
almond56%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AlmondPink PepperBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
PlumCinnamonHeliotrope
Base4 to 7 hours
TobaccoLeatherPatchouliCedar
Notes
TobaccoCognacDark ChocolateWoody NotesCinnamonSandalwoodAmbergrisAlmondHeliotrope
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Tobacco. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal Extrême, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer16
Fall100
Winter99
Day75
Night100
Spring28
Summer20
Fall100
Winter98
Day53
Night100
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,227
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#29,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Homme Idéal Extrême by Guerlain presents a rich interpretation of the brand's almond signature. The fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, vibrant pink pepper, and a distinctive nutty almond accord. As the initial brightness settles, luscious ripe plum and warm cinnamon emerge, softened by powdery heliotrope in the he…
Reviews →Serge Dumonten Black Narcotique is a heavy, dark gourmand built around boozy cognac and bitter chocolate. It sits close to the skin with a warm cinnamon heat that makes it suited for crisp October nights. The blend is thick, sweet, and leans into a powdery almond base that lingers for hours.
Reviews →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, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Black Narcotique?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Homme Idéal Extrême is rated 4.37/5 from 3,367 votes; Black Narcotique is rated 4.02/5 from 94 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Extrême for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Narcotique for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Black Narcotique?
Black Narcotique lasts longest (Black Narcotique 79/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Black Narcotique?
Black Narcotique projects furthest (Black Narcotique 66/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Black Narcotique smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and tobacco accords. Common notes include Almond, Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Tobacco.
Is L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Black Narcotique better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Narcotique is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Homme Idéal Extrême is the stronger pick. L'Homme Idéal Extrême suits evening wear; Black Narcotique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Black Narcotique?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême has top notes of Almond, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Cinnamon and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar. Black Narcotique features Tobacco, Cognac, Dark Chocolate, Woody Notes and Cinnamon.
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