Figment Man Eau de Parfum vs Intense Black Aoud Eau de Parfum

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Figment Man Eau de Parfum bottle Figment Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2017 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Intense Black Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Intense Black Aoud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Figment Man EDP
This one's proper weird. Figment Man is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a bold, challenging beast that smells like nothing else, if you're brave enough to wear it, or even just sniff it. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like risk.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Intense Black Aoud EDP
This one's a proper beast, a seriously potent Montale for those who want to make an entrance. Intense Black Aoud is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, not for the faint-hearted, but if you're after nuclear projection and longevity, you've found your match.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Figment Man EDP
Intense Black Aoud EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Geranium 36% vs 20%
Lemon 34% vs 20%
Only in Figment Man
Pink Pepper 30%
Only in Intense Black Aoud
Mandarin 20% Oud 20% Saffron 20%
Shared Notes
Guaiac Wood 26% vs 20%

Accords

Figment Man Intense Black Aoud
100%
Earthy
81%
Woody
100%
44%
Rose
96%
74%
Animalic
69%
74%
Aromatic
63%
Musky
51%
Patchouli
62%
52%
Citrus
55%
Floral
50%
47%
Amber
100%
Woody shared
81%
100%
Rose shared
44%
96%
Animalic shared
74%
69%
74%
Musky shared
63%
51%
62%
Citrus shared
52%
55%
50%
47%

Performance

Figment Man Intense Black Aoud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Figment Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

No strong occasion fit

This perfume is a powerhouse, both in scent profile and performance, making it unsuitable for most conventional settings. Its strong earthy and animalic accords, coupled with enormous projection, would be overwhelming in an office or formal environment. It's best reserved for personal enjoyment or very casual, open-air situations where its unique character can breathe without offending.

Intense Black Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its monstrous projection and longevity, this scent is far too powerful for an office setting where it would overwhelm. It's best suited for formal evenings or dates where a bold statement is desired, and its intense character makes it unsuitable for casual daytime wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, animalic, musky

Key Differences

Adds amber and leather, drops animalic and earthy

Where to buy

Figment Man EDP
Intense Black Aoud EDP
50.00ml
100.00ml
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