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.
« Kulfi, saffron and rose: an Indian dessert served in a sandalwood-panelled smoking room. »
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Tom Ford · 2015
Noir pour Femme
Shared notes: Mandarin, Kulfi, Jasmine, Vanilla, Amber. What differs: Ginger, Bitter Orange, Bergamot. Positioned as Feminine.
- 2
Paco Rabanne · 2013
1 Million Intense
Shared notes: Saffron, Rose Absolute, Neroli, Sandalwood. What differs: Blood Mandarin, Cardamom, Pepper.
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Dior · 2007
Midnight Poison
Shared notes: Mandarin, Rose Absolute, Amber, Vanilla. What differs: Bergamot, Patchouli, Ambroxan. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Feminine.
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Prada · 2011
Amber pour Homme Intense
Shared notes: Saffron, Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood. What differs: Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Geranium. Same family (Oriental Woody).
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Mancera · 2019
Instant Crush
Shared notes: Saffron, Mandarin, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Ginger, Bergamot, Rose. Positioned as Unisex.
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Penhaligon's · 2015
Halfeti
Shared notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Unisex.
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Versace · 2013
Versace pour Homme Oud Noir
Shared notes: Neroli, Saffron. What differs: Bitter Orange, Black Pepper, Cardamom. Same family (Oriental Woody).
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Guerlain · 2014
Santal Royal
Shared notes: Neroli, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Peach, Rose, Cinnamon. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Unisex.
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Lanvin · 1997
L'Homme
Shared notes: Mandarin, Neroli, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla. What differs: Bergamot, Lavender, Mint.
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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.