Noir Extreme

Tom Ford Noir Extreme is a deeply gourmand and unisex fragrance with a creamy, warm, and sweet profile centered around vanilla and kulfi—an Indian ice cream. It opens with a bright, spicy blend of cardamom, saffron, nutmeg, and mandarin orange, creating an inviting and complex prelude. As it settles, the fragrance deepens into a rich, dessert-like core of vanilla, amber, sandalwood, and subtle floral notes like jasmine and rose, creating a sensual and luxurious impression. The dry down is smooth, warm, and slightly powdery, with the vanilla and cardamom giving it a delicate creaminess that never feels cloying. While it’s marketed as masculine, its elegant balance and unique texture make it well-suited to both men and women, especially those who appreciate a mature, fragrance-forward scent for formal or intimate occasions. It's most effective in cooler weather—autumn and winter—and performs best as a date night or evening fragrance. The longevity is moderate to long, lasting several hours on the skin with strong wear-through, though the sillage is typically moderate to low, making it intimate rather than bold. Some find the projection and performance inconsistent across batches and skin types, with some noting it fades quickly or lacks strong projection. Despite this, the fragrance is widely praised for its high-quality composition, sensual aura, and immersive sweetness, earning it a revered status among Tom Ford fans.