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Black Eau de Toilette bottle Black EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2003 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £
Modest Une Eau de Parfum bottle Modest Une EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black EDT
This one's a bit of an identity crisis - called "Black" but smells vibrantly green, fresh, and citrusy. If you're looking for an affordable, inoffensive freshie, this is a solid bet, but don't expect it to last for ages. The community loves its clean, uplifting scent but bemoans its often-lacklustre performance.
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Our Verdict - Modest Une EDP
This one's a proper troublemaker. Afnan's Modest Une is either a beast-mode, spot-on Sauvage dupe that lasts forever, or a barely-there skin scent that smells of dodgy cardboard. You'll either love it or furiously return it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black EDT
Modest Une EDP

Notes

Accords

Black Modest Une
100%
Fresh Spicy
100%
80%
Green
47%
72%
Citrus
73%
66%
Aromatic
70%
Lavender
58%
54%
Woody
55%
54%
Amber
50%
52%
Musky
46%
52%
Ozonic
49%
Fresh
51%
50%
Aquatic
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
100%
Green shared
80%
47%
Citrus shared
72%
73%
Aromatic shared
66%
70%
58%
Woody shared
54%
55%
Amber shared
54%
50%
Musky shared
52%
46%
52%
Fresh shared
49%
51%
50%

Performance

Black Modest Une
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office, casual, and even sport wear. While some reviewers suggest it for date nights, its generally moderate projection and longevity mean it's less suited for formal settings where a stronger presence might be desired.

Modest Une

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, spicy accords and common association with a popular 'blue' fragrance make it perfect for casual wear and dates. While many report strong performance, some find it too potent for the office or formal events, causing headaches or being 'choking' if oversprayed.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, green, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black EDT
Modest Une EDP
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