Noir Extreme vs Nuit Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Noir Extreme takes 4 of 7 categories.
Noir ExtremeChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Nuit NoirChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Noir Extreme4/7
Nuit Noir3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Noir Extreme
- Community sentiment
- Noir Extreme
- Longevity
- Noir Extreme
- Sillage & projection
- Nuit Noir
- Value for money
- Nuit Noir
- Versatility
- Nuit Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Noir Extreme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Noir ExtremeTom FordNuit NoirIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 12,150 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.10/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 51%Had 2%Want 47%
Category winnerNoir ExtremeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
12,150 votes
62%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerNoir ExtremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNoir Extreme
SillageNuit Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNuit NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
powdery69%
amber61%
leather100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both sweet, warm spicy and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomNutmegSaffronMandarin OrangeNeroli
Heart
KulfiRoseMastic or LentisqueOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
VanillaAmberWoody NotesSandalwood
Top
CardamomGingerNeroliCitrusesMandarin Orange
Heart
KulfiOrange BlossomBulgarian RoseJasmine
Base
SuedeVanillaLeatherGuaiac WoodTonka BeanAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Kulfi. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring31
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer5
Fall90
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Category winnerNuit NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,930
PerfumerSonia Constant
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,711
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNoir ExtremeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNoir Extreme starts with a warm rush of cardamom and nutmeg before melting into a milky sweetness that mimics kulfi, a traditional pistachio dessert. It behaves like a heavy wool coat on a freezing winter evening, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of vanilla and amber. While the opening has a sharp citrus pop from …
Reviews →Nuit Noir leans into a rich sweet leather style, opening with cardamom, ginger and citrus before a creamy kulfi and orange blossom heart softens the edges. As it settles, vanilla, suede, tonka and woods take over. It usually reads warm, dressed-up and distinctly masculine. The profile suits cooler evenings best, espe…
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, Noir Extreme or Nuit Noir?
Noir Extreme takes 4 of 7 categories. Noir Extreme is rated 4.43/5 from 12,150 votes; Nuit Noir is rated 4.10/5 from 29 votes. Choose Noir Extreme for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Nuit Noir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Noir Extreme or Nuit Noir?
They last about the same: Noir Extreme 70/100, Nuit Noir 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Noir Extreme or Nuit Noir?
Nuit Noir projects furthest (Nuit Noir 63/100, Noir Extreme 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Noir Extreme and Nuit Noir smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Kulfi.
Is Noir Extreme or Nuit Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Noir Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Noir Extreme is the stronger pick. Nuit Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Noir Extreme and Nuit Noir?
Noir Extreme has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Kulfi, Rose, Mastic or Lentisque and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Nuit Noir has top notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Neroli and Citruses, heart notes of Kulfi, Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Vanilla, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
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