Dia Man Eau de Parfum vs Black Guava Eau de Parfum

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Dia Man Eau de Parfum bottle Dia Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2002 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Black Guava Eau de Parfum bottle Black Guava EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dia Man EDP
Dia Man is a quiet masterpiece from Amouage, a sophisticated blend for the understated gentleman. Forget beast-mode projection; this is elegance that whispers, not shouts. It's divisive only among those expecting Amouage's usual bombast; for others, it's a refined delight.
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Our Verdict - Black Guava EDP
Black Guava is a full-throttle, unapologetic fruit-and-oud beast. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, this beastly performer delivers a thick, sticky, and utterly addictive tropical punch with serious longevity. Not for the faint of heart.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dia Man EDP
Black Guava EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 25% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Peony 33% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Amber 17% vs 34%
Patchouli 16% vs 32%

Accords

Dia Man Black Guava
100%
Woody
72%
62%
Fruity
100%
Oud
92%
91%
Amber
66%
Tropical
85%
77%
Floral
74%
Warm Spicy
67%
69%
Fresh
74%
70%
Earthy
63%
69%
Aromatic
Rose
66%
62%
Balsamic
60%
Sweet
Patchouli
60%
Woody shared
100%
72%
Fruity shared
62%
100%
Oud
92%
Amber shared
91%
66%
85%
77%
Warm Spicy shared
74%
67%
Fresh shared
69%
74%
Earthy shared
70%
63%
69%
66%
62%
60%
60%

Performance

Dia Man Black Guava
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Dia Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and 'clean, inoffensive' nature make it perfectly suited for the office and formal events. While not a 'loud' scent, its refined character, often described as 'gentlemanly' and 'classy,' also makes it ideal for dates or dressed-up casual outings.

Black Guava

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its nuclear strength and huge sillage make it unsuitable for an office environment, but perfect for a date night where you want to make a lasting impression. It’s too heavy for sport and a bit much for casual daytime, but could work for an adventurous formal evening.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, warm spicy

Key Differences

Adds cypriol oil or nagarmotha and geranium, drops bitter orange and incense

Where to buy

Dia Man EDP
Black Guava EDP
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