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    21 vs. Noir Extreme

    21 by CoSTUME NATIONAL bottle

    21

    CoSTUME NATIONAL
    Eau de Parfum2007
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Noir Extreme projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 21 vs. Noir Extreme
    21Noir Extreme
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20072015
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerLaurent Bruyere, Juliette KaragueuzoglouSonia Constant
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    21

    Woody
    Lactonic
    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Patchouli
    Sweet
    Musky
    Balsamic

    Noir Extreme

    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MilkSaffronCashmere WoodOrange Blossom
    CardamomNutmegSaffronMandarin OrangeNeroli
    Heart
    FrankincenseBlack PepperHoneyCuminClary Sage
    KulfiRoseMastic or LentisqueOrange BlossomJasmine
    Base
    PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanMuskCedarVetiverLabdanumCashmeranOudAmberwood
    VanillaAmberWoody NotesSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 21 vs. Noir Extreme
    21Noir Extreme
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The milk-saffron opening is distinctive, soft and slightly sweet with a golden warmth that feels almost edible. But it doesn't stay. What replaces it is a warm, resinous.21
    If you found the original Noir too austere, this version adds warmth through kulfi and vanilla without sacrificing elegance. The saffron-spice opening is brief but memorable.Noir Extreme

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: 21 vs. Noir Extreme
    21Noir Extreme
    3.4 oz—$188.99fragrancenet

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.