XXX Charcoal
Ermenegildo ZegnaEau de Toilette2021
Side by side
XXX Charcoal vs. Noir Extreme
Is XXX Charcoal better than Noir Extreme?
Noir Extreme projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Saffron
fresh spicywarm spicyaromaticamberbalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between XXX Charcoal and Noir Extreme?
| XXX Charcoal | Noir Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2015 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Sonia Constant |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do XXX Charcoal and Noir Extreme smell?
XXX Charcoal
Mineral
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Balsamic
Metallic
Tobacco
Noir Extreme
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Vanilla
Woody
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do XXX Charcoal and Noir Extreme share?
Top
CarbonBlack Pepper
CardamomNutmegSaffronMandarin OrangeNeroli
Heart
SaffronElemi ResinGraphite
KulfiRoseOrange BlossomMastic or LentisqueJasmine
Base
NorlimbanolLimbanolTobacco
VanillaAmberWoody NotesSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
SaffronBlack Pepper
CardamomNutmegSaffron
Woody Notes
Limbanol
Woody NotesSandalwood
Amber
Norlimbanol
Amber
Resinous Notes
Elemi Resin
Mastic or Lentisque
Where they fit
When and where do XXX Charcoal and Noir Extreme work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, XXX Charcoal or Noir Extreme?
| XXX Charcoal | Noir Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about XXX Charcoal and Noir Extreme?
This isn't a smoke bomb. The charcoal is structural, it gives the composition its backbone, not its drama. What you'll notice first is that mineral zip, then the warmth underneath finds you.XXX Charcoal
The kind of warmth people either lean into or pull back from. Kulfi and rose is an unusual pairing, edible, almost dessert-like. Some find it too sweet. Those who don't?Noir Extreme
The hunt
Where to buy XXX Charcoal and Noir Extreme
| XXX Charcoal | Noir Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $131.59fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $140.95fragranceshop |
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