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Tom Ford Noir Extreme vs Ex Nihilo Venenum Kiss
Noir Extreme is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
CardamomNutmegSaffronMandarin OrangeNeroli
Heart
KulfiRoseMastic or LentisqueOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
VanillaAmberWoody NotesSandalwood
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Sweet
92%
Vanilla
90%
Woody
87%
Powdery
69%
Amber
66%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Noir Extreme by Tom Ford is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Noir Extreme was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Sonia Constant. Top notes are Cardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron, Mandarin Orange and Neroli; middle notes are Kulfi, Rose, Mastic or Lentisque, Orange Blossom and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Amber, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Tom Ford launched Tom Ford Noir Eau de Parfum in 2012, followed by Tom Ford Noir Eau de Toilette in November 2013. In May 2015, he prepared a new version of the fragrance called Tom Ford Noir Extreme. “Tom Ford Noir Extreme reveals a new dimension of the Noir man. An amber drenched, woody oriental fragrance with a tantalizing and delectable heart, Noir Extreme captures the aspect of the man that relishes in immoderation and dares to be extraordinary. " The composition opens with a blend of fresh citruses and warm spicy notes. There are mandarin oil, neroli, saffron, cardamom and nutmeg at the beginning. Its heart contains accord of Indian kulfi dessert, traditionally made of Himalayan snow and pistachio, transmitted with mastic accord. A bouquet of rose absolute, jasmine and orange blossom is also placed in the heart. Hot amber in the base is subtly balanced with woody accords of sandalwood and milky- sweet vanilla. The face of the campaign is Tom Ford himself. Available as 50 and 100 Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
SaffronNutmegNeroli
Heart
RoseAmberArtemisia
Base
VanillaSandalwoodStyrax
Accords
Amber
100%
Warm spicy
88%
Fresh spicy
84%
Rose
82%
Woody
71%
Powdery
69%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Venenum Kiss by Ex Nihilo is a fragrance for women and men. Venenum Kiss was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Quentin Bisch. Top notes are Saffron, Nutmeg and Neroli; middle notes are Rose, Amber and Artemisia; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood and Styrax.
Notes in Common
44% sharedShared (7)
NutmegSaffronNeroliRoseVanillaAmberSandalwood
Only in Noir Extreme
CardamomMandarin OrangeKulfiMastic or LentisqueOrange BlossomJasmineWoody Notes
Only in Venenum Kiss
ArtemisiaStyrax
Rating
4.42vs3.90
Ratings
13,648vs788
Concentration
EDTvsEDP
Launch Year
2015vs2015
Which should I buy?
Noir Extreme is the community's favourite of the two.
- Noir Extreme is rated higher by the community: 4.42 from 13,648 ratings, against 3.90 from 788.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Noir Extreme versus "strong" for Venenum Kiss.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Both houses are luxury (typically $250+), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Noir Extreme if you want the higher-rated option; pick Venenum Kiss if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.