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Black Horse bottle Black Horse
Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2020 Year 1995
£ Price Tier ££
Karma Eau de Parfum bottle Karma EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Horse
Black Horse is an absolute bargain that punches well above its weight class. A sweet citrus aromatic that can be surprisingly divisive on first sniff, but often settles into a crowd-pleasing, woody-sweet delight.
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Our Verdict - Karma EDP
Lush Karma is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it scent that's either a fizzy orange dream or a messy hippie shop. It's potent and unapologetic, demanding attention whether you're ready for it or not. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but unforgettable if it clicks with you.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Horse
Karma EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 48% vs 45%
Only in Black Horse
Tangerine 51%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 43% vs 33%

Accords

Black Horse Karma
100%
Citrus
100%
51%
Woody
95%
Aromatic
86%
Patchouli
66%
48%
Fresh Spicy
65%
Conifer
58%
Balsamic
56%
54%
Green
45%
Sweet
49%
Earthy
46%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
51%
95%
86%
66%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
65%
58%
56%
54%
Sweet shared
45%
49%
46%

Performance

Black Horse Karma
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Horse

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 Sport

Its sweet and fresh profile makes it versatile for casual wear and dates, but it might be a bit too punchy for a very formal office setting. The 'everyday wear' sentiment from reviews supports its high casual and decent date scores.

Karma

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Karma's strong sillage and impressive longevity make it too potent for an office setting, but perfect for casual outings or dates where you want to make a statement. The unique, earthy-citrus blend is too unconventional for most formal events, but can shine in cooler weather or creative environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Horse
Karma EDP
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