Artisan Noir Extrait vs Borea Extrait

Artisan Noir

Extrait	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	2019
£££££	Price Tier	££

Borea

ScentArt

A

Artisan Noir

B

Borea

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Artisan Noir Extrait

A polarising powerhouse that splits the room with its intense sweetness. Those who love it adore its bold complexity, while others find it a bit much. Definitely not a blind buy, but if it clicks, it's an absolute head-turner.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Borea Extrait

This one is a real head-scratcher. Some find Borea a beautifully blended, warm fruity floral, others get a screechy, synthetic mess with weak performance. If it works for you, it's a tropical dream, but it's a proper gamble.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	29%	29%
Fruity	10%	17%
Green	5%	5%
Sweet	41%	36%
Warm	12%	5%
Woody	3%	8%
Earthy	9%	7%
Animalic	6%	10%
Fresh	7%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Artisan Noir Extrait

Borea Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes

Almond 27% vs 26%

Only in Artisan Noir Extrait

Coffee 28% Rhubarb 22% Litchi 22%

Only in Borea Extrait

Pear 27% Coconut 26% Plum 20%

Shared Notes

Tuberose 35% vs 30%

Rose 23% vs 18%

Jasmine 17% vs 24%

Only in Artisan Noir Extrait

Peony 24%

Only in Borea Extrait

Freesia 25%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 26% vs 30%

Only in Artisan Noir Extrait

Cacao Pod 21% Praline 21% Cashmeran 16% Incense 16%

Only in Borea Extrait

Musk 28% Sandalwood 23% Oakmoss 19%

Accords

Artisan Noir Extrait Borea Extrait

100%

Sweet

87%

93%

White Floral

100%

92%

Fruity

86%

83%

Floral

81%

82%

Warm Spicy

82%

Tuberose

77%

Rose

72%

Coffee

72%

Almond

62%

72%

Vanilla

70%

Coconut

62%

Powdery

60%

Musky

56%

Sweet shared

100%

87%

White Floral shared

93%

100%

Fruity shared

92%

86%

Floral shared

83%

81%

Warm Spicy

82%

Tuberose shared

82%

77%

Rose

77%

Coffee

72%

Almond shared

72%

62%

Vanilla shared

72%

70%

Coconut

62%

Powdery

60%

Musky

56%

Performance

Artisan Noir Extrait Borea Extrait

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Artisan Noir Extrait

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

This extrait is a strong performer, making it unsuitable for office wear where discretion is key. Its sweet, opulent floral-gourmand profile is perfect for date nights and special formal events where you want to make a statement.

Borea Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Given the mixed reviews on performance - some stating it's strong and lasting, others finding it fleeting - its appropriateness varies. The sweet, tropical, and white floral accords lean more towards casual and date settings, with some finding it elegant enough for formal occasions yet potentially too cloying for the office.