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C for Men vs Extreme

C for Men and Extreme overlap 48% in notes and accords; 9 notes appear in both. C for Men lasts longer: longevity 8.8/10 against 8.1/10 for Extreme. C for Men projects more: sillage 8.1/10 against 6.9/10 for Extreme.

At a glance

C for MenExtreme
BrandClive ChristianTom Ford
Release year20102007
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Toilette
Rating
8.1/10218 votes
7.8/10258 votes
Longevity
8.8/10
8.1/10
Sillage
8.1/10
6.9/10

When to wear

Seasons
C for MenExtreme
Autumn40%38%
Winter37%36%
Spring19%21%
Summer0%6%
Occasions
C for MenExtreme
Evening32%32%
Nighttime32%29%
Casual14%14%
Office12%14%
Daytime9%10%

Notes

In both

  • Lemon
  • Thyme
  • Cardamom
  • Saffron
  • Cistus
  • Cinnamon
  • Leather
  • Frankincense
  • Vanilla

C for Men

Only in this one

  • Tea
  • Mandarin orange
  • Elemi resin
  • Leaves
  • Maté
  • Clove
  • Jasmine
  • Rose
  • Raspberry
  • Orris root
  • Tobacco
  • Cedar
  • Tonka bean
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Oud
  • Tree moss
  • Cypress
  • Styrax
  • Costus
  • Gaiac wood

Extreme

Only in this one

  • Basil
  • Coriander
  • Chamomile
  • Fig
  • Sandalwood
  • Plum
  • Violet
  • Cedarwood
  • Caramel
  • Balsam fir
  • Vetiver
  • Rum
  • Truffle
  • Patchouli

Accords

C for Men

  1. Fruity
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Resinous
  6. Earthy

Extreme

  1. Fruity
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Resinous

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

C for Men lasts longer: longevity 8.8/10 against 8.1/10 for Extreme.

Which one projects more?

C for Men projects more: sillage 8.1/10 against 6.9/10 for Extreme.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 37% of the season votes for C for Men and 36% for Extreme.

Which one is rated higher?

C for Men is rated higher: 8.1/10 against 7.8/10 for Extreme.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Lemon, Thyme, Cardamom, Saffron, Cistus, Cinnamon, Leather, Frankincense, Vanilla.