Devil's Advocate Parfum bottle Devil's Advocate
Parfum Concentration Edp
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2021 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Black Beetle Eau de Parfum bottle Black Beetle

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Devil's Advocate Parfum
This unexpected gem, an affordable celebrity scent, frequently draws comparisons to far more expensive fragrances. Whilst some find the opening messy, the consensus is that the dry down is a seductive, unisex woody-amber that punches well above its weight. Ignore the occasionally divisive marketing; the scent itself is a winner.
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Our Verdict - Black Beetle Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a rich, dark patchouli with smoky frankincense and a surprising sprinkle of fruit. It's unique, but definitely divides opinion - so sample before you splurge.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 10%
Floral 11% 4%
Fruity 3% 12%
Green 0% 8%
Sweet 18% 12%
Warm 11% 8%
Woody 31% 26%
Earthy 18% 25%
Animalic 10% 11%
Fresh 8% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Devil's Advocate Parfum
Black Beetle EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Frankincense 47% vs 31%
Bergamot 27% vs 32%
Only in Devil's Advocate Parfum
Mandarin 25%
Only in Black Beetle Eau de Parfum
Raspberry 36%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 26% vs 57%
Only in Devil's Advocate Parfum
Sandalwood 42% Orchid 32%
Only in Black Beetle Eau de Parfum
Pimiento 43%
Shared Notes
Woody 41% vs 55%
Musk 26% vs 44%
Only in Devil's Advocate Parfum
Amber 32%

Accords

Devil's Advocate Parfum Black Beetle Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
99%
57%
Warm Spicy
100%
Patchouli
91%
75%
Amber
52%
Fruity
63%
58%
Powdery
48%
Citrus
56%
49%
Fresh Spicy
55%
Earthy
54%
Sweet
54%
45%
Balsamic
52%
45%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
99%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
100%
91%
Amber shared
75%
52%
63%
58%
Citrus shared
48%
56%
Fresh Spicy shared
49%
55%
54%
54%
Balsamic shared
45%
52%
45%

Performance

Devil's Advocate Parfum Black Beetle Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Devil's Advocate Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its warm, woody and amber accords, Devil's Advocate is ideal for date nights or formal events where an intimate, seductive scent is desired. While it performs reasonably well, its rich character makes it less suitable for the office or active wear, but some users appreciate its versatility for casual day-to-day wear, especially in cooler weather.

Black Beetle Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it too potent for an office setting. This is a scent for special evenings, perfectly suited for dates or formal events where its unique character can truly shine. It's a bit much for casual wear, pulling you into more serious, contemplative territory.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
84%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Citrus accords and Woody, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Black Beetle Eau de Parfum
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