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Platinum Égoïste Eau de Toilette bottle Platinum Égoïste EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1993 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
Dunhill Black Eau de Parfum bottle Dunhill Black EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Platinum Égoïste EDT
A timeless aromatic fougère with razor-sharp freshness and green, woody backbone. Platinum Égoïste is assertive yet polished, perfect for the man who prizes clarity and confidence.
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Our Verdict - Dunhill Black EDP
Dunhill Black is a divisive green scent, lauded for its unique nettle note, but criticised for poor performance. Some find it a fresh, versatile daily wear, while others can't stand its herbal bite or synthetic feel. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Platinum Égoïste EDT
Dunhill Black EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 21% vs 41%
Only in Dunhill Black
Lavender 58%
Shared Notes
Cedar 19% vs 26%

Accords

Platinum Égoïste Dunhill Black
100%
Aromatic
100%
70%
Woody
91%
90%
Fresh Spicy
44%
60%
Green
90%
Lavender
77%
Leather
63%
Musky
52%
Powdery
52%
50%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
70%
91%
Fresh Spicy shared
90%
44%
Green shared
60%
90%
77%
63%
52%
52%
50%

Performance

Platinum Égoïste Dunhill Black
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Platinum Égoïste

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Its fresh aromatic and green profile is ideal for spring and summer, while the woody mossy base makes it versatile enough for fall, but it can feel too crisp for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Balanced projection and a refined, clean character make it perfect for office and casual wear, while its classic sophistication suits date settings without overwhelming formality.

Dunhill Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, green, and subtle nature with weak projection makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where it won't overpower. The lack of strong sillage and longevity, however, diminishes its impact for dates (unless oversprayed) and formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, fresh spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Platinum Égoïste EDT
Dunhill Black EDP
100.00ml
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