What Is Armaf Odyssey Homme a Dupe Of?

The original Armaf Odyssey Homme is a clone of Tom Ford Noir Extreme EDP, and we rate the similarity at 92%. We're talking about the black bottle here. Its warm, sweet notes make Noir Extreme the useful reference, especially if vanilla and spice are what you like about the Tom Ford.

What connects the two?

Odyssey Homme lists mandarin, neroli and cardamom at the top, rose and orange blossom in the middle, then sandalwood, vanilla, amber and woody accords. There is plenty of overlap with Noir Extreme EDP's listed notes, from the citrus and cardamom through to the vanilla-and-sandalwood base.

Noir Extreme also includes saffron, nutmeg and a kulfi accord. That dessert note is a big part of its identity, and it isn't listed in Odyssey Homme's pyramid. The note comparison gives you a good starting point, but it won't tell you how every little detail comes across on skin.

How close is Odyssey Homme?

Our 92% rating puts it very close. In an Odyssey Homme owner review, the wearer describes a sweet, darker scent with a soft leather-like feel. They recognize the Noir Extreme connection while stopping short of calling it identical.

A separate Odyssey Homme discussion shows how much noses can differ. One owner who bought a Noir Extreme decant finds the two surprisingly close and prefers Odyssey. Another tester finds Odyssey sweeter and more iris-led, and doesn't agree that it's a close match. Those are wearer impressions; iris isn't in the listed pyramid shown above.

Which bottle should you look for?

Choose the original Odyssey Homme EDP for this comparison. White Edition is a different fragrance, and the reference here is Noir Extreme EDP, rather than Noir Extreme Parfum. The similar names can make shopping more confusing than it needs to be.

If you enjoy vanilla, amber and warm spice, Odyssey Homme belongs on your sample list. If the kulfi detail is the main reason you love Noir Extreme, compare them on skin before deciding. Our Odyssey Homme versus Noir Extreme guide gives you another way to weigh the two bottles.