Enclave Eau de Parfum vs Baldessarini Black Eau de Toilette

Enclave

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2019
££	Price Tier	££

Baldessarini Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Enclave

A contemporary Amouage masterpiece, Enclave envelops you in a cool herbal breeze before plunging into an opulent, spicy-ambery heart. Best for those seeking a distinctive, commanding presence with avant-garde freshness.

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Our Verdict - Baldessarini Black

This one's a mixed bag, mate. Some reckon it's a classy, modern barbershop scent, a brilliant Rive Gauche dupe for a bargain. Others find it weak, dated, and a bit of a let-down. If you like old-school vibes with a fresh twist, it might be for you, but don't expect a powerhouse.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	0%
Floral	8%	8%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	7%	11%
Sweet	15%	14%
Warm	30%	23%
Woody	16%	10%
Earthy	20%	23%
Animalic	13%	15%
Fresh	14%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 19% vs 33%

Only in Enclave

Mint 22% Cardamom 21% Cinnamon 21% Spearmint 16%

Only in Baldessarini Black

Basil 36% Ice 30%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 25% vs 38%

Only in Enclave

Frankincense 27% Vetiver 24% Rose 23%

Only in Baldessarini Black

Myrrh 37% Geranium 24%

Shared Notes

Labdanum 32% vs 31%

Leather 32% vs 44%

Only in Enclave

Amber Xtreme 36%

Only in Baldessarini Black

Tonka Bean 24%

Accords

Enclave Baldessarini Black

95%

Amber

100%

90%

Aromatic

88%

60%

Fresh Spicy

90%

85%

Warm Spicy

76%

80%

Green

75%

Woody

63%

Patchouli

72%

40%

Leather

69%

Fresh

67%

45%

Balsamic

64%

Sweet

60%

Amber shared

95%

100%

Aromatic shared

90%

88%

Fresh Spicy shared

60%

90%

Warm Spicy shared

85%

76%

Green

80%

Woody shared

75%

63%

Patchouli

72%

Leather shared

40%

69%

Fresh

67%

Balsamic shared

45%

64%

Sweet

60%

Performance

Enclave Baldessarini Black

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Enclave

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The cooling mint and aromatic herbs shine in spring and early fall, while the rich amber, resins, and leather give it the depth and warmth ideal for colder fall and winter days. Excessive heat may overwhelm the dense base.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

With its bold projection and opulent character, Enclave lends itself best to formal settings and sophisticated evenings. Its complexity may be too commanding for sport or shared office spaces but works for confident dates and upscale casual.

Baldessarini Black

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its moderate projection and barbershop leanings make it suitable for office and smart casual settings, though some find it a bit too mature for a date. The blend of fresh and warm accords prevents it from being a full-on formal choice, and poor longevity for some makes it less ideal for longer events. It's certainly not one for the gym.