Opposite Black Eau de Parfum bottle Opposite Black
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
- Year 2022
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Marlin Eau de Toilette bottle Marlin

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opposite Black
This one's a proper grower if you've got the patience, blending barbershop freshness with a compelling dark green depth. It's a journey, mind, with some finding the dry down takes a bit of a wobble, but for many it's a unique, affordable gem.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Marlin
Marlin is a fresh, aromatic journey that smells like a brisk walk along a windswept coast. It's a proper British green-woody aromatic, perfect for those who want to smell put-together without shouting about it. A real gem.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 9%
Floral 8% 6%
Fruity 7% 10%
Green 26% 23%
Sweet 15% 18%
Warm 12% 16%
Woody 15% 18%
Earthy 10% 11%
Animalic 3% 2%
Fresh 26% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opposite Black EdP
Marlin EdT

Notes

Accords

Opposite Black Marlin
100%
Green
78%
Aromatic
100%
58%
Fresh Spicy
81%
70%
Woody
70%
52%
Amber
62%
57%
Fresh
55%
Herbal
47%
Sweet
54%
52%
Ozonic
48%
Fruity
51%
Lavender
51%
Citrus
51%
Vanilla
45%
100%
Aromatic shared
78%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
81%
Woody shared
70%
70%
Amber shared
52%
62%
57%
55%
Sweet shared
47%
54%
52%
Fruity shared
48%
51%
51%
51%
45%

Performance

Opposite Black Marlin
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Opposite Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its blend of freshness and underlying depth makes it versatile, suitable for casual day-to-day wear and standing out on a date. While it has some projection, it's not overpowering, making it an acceptable office choice, though less ideal for formal events or vigorous activity due to its complexity.

Marlin

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Given its fresh, aromatic profile and moderate sillage, Marlin is highly suitable for casual wear and the office. It's too subtle for a formal event but works well for daytime dates or lighter sporty activities where you want a clean, natural scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Lavender, Plum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opposite Black
Marlin
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