by Tom Ford
Noir Extreme Parfum presents a darker, denser evolution of the original Noir Extreme, offering a more masculine and sensual profile with heightened leather, smoky, and woody accords. The opening features a sharp spiciness driven by cardamom, ginger, and citruses, quickly settling into a rich blend of vanilla, amber, and suede, accented by a soft floral presence and a deep, animalic leather note that feels both rugged and refined. The dry down reveals a deeply gourmand core — a warm, sweet kulfi-like accord — balanced by smoky, woody notes, making it ideal for cooler months and evening wear. Performance is notably strong, with longevity exceeding 12 hours on most skin types, and even after the projection softens, the scent lingers closely on the skin. While some perceive minimal changes from the original, others find this version more intense, complex, and emotionally compelling — a mature, powerful scent that evokes the atmosphere of high-end urban lounges, old-world elegance, and off-the-wall sexual charisma.