Alternatives

Perfumes that smell like Noir Extrême

Noir Extrême by Tom Ford (2015) is built around Mandarin, Neroli, Saffron, Kulfi. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.

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Full Noir Extrême profile

Noir Extrême Tom Ford
  1. 1

    Tom Ford · 2015

    Noir pour Femme

    Shared notes: Mandarin, Kulfi, Jasmine, Vanilla, Amber. What differs: Ginger, Bitter Orange, Bergamot. Positioned as Feminine.

  2. 2

    Paco Rabanne · 2013

    1 Million Intense

    Shared notes: Saffron, Rose Absolute, Neroli, Sandalwood. What differs: Blood Mandarin, Cardamom, Pepper.

  3. 3

    Dior · 2007

    Midnight Poison

    Shared notes: Mandarin, Rose Absolute, Amber, Vanilla. What differs: Bergamot, Patchouli, Ambroxan. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Feminine.

  4. 4

    Prada · 2011

    Amber pour Homme Intense

    Shared notes: Saffron, Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood. What differs: Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Geranium. Same family (Oriental Woody).

  5. 5 Instant Crush Mancera

    Mancera · 2019

    Instant Crush

    Shared notes: Saffron, Mandarin, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Ginger, Bergamot, Rose. Positioned as Unisex.

  6. 6 Halfeti Penhaligon's

    Penhaligon's · 2015

    Halfeti

    Shared notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Unisex.

  7. 7

    Versace · 2013

    Versace pour Homme Oud Noir

    Shared notes: Neroli, Saffron. What differs: Bitter Orange, Black Pepper, Cardamom. Same family (Oriental Woody).

  8. 8

    Guerlain · 2014

    Santal Royal

    Shared notes: Neroli, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Peach, Rose, Cinnamon. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Unisex.

  9. 9

    Lanvin · 1997

    L'Homme

    Shared notes: Mandarin, Neroli, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla. What differs: Bergamot, Lavender, Mint.

  10. 10

    Giorgio Armani · 2017

    Emporio Armani Because It's You

    Shared notes: Neroli, Rose Absolute, Jasmine, Vanilla. What differs: Raspberry, Black Currant, Violet Leaf. Positioned as Feminine.

Frequently asked questions

Which perfume smells most like Noir Extrême?

Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Noir pour Femme by Tom Ford is the closest: it shares 6 notes with Noir Extrême, including Mandarin, Kulfi, Jasmine.

What is an alternative to Noir Extrême from another house?

1 Million Intense (Paco Rabanne, 2013) picks up Saffron, Rose Absolute, Neroli in a different interpretation.

Which other Tom Ford perfume is similar to Noir Extrême?

At Tom Ford, Noir pour Femme (2015) is the closest, sharing Mandarin, Kulfi, Jasmine.

How is this ranking built?

We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.