Presence Eau de Parfum vs Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum

Presence

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2001	Year	2009
££	Price Tier	£

Seduction in Black

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A

Presence

B

Seduction in Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Presence Eau de Parfum

Montblanc Presence is a surprisingly divisive frag that's either a classic, unique 'barbershop' gem or an outdated, weak 'dad scent'. Most agree it's a clean, subtly spicy wear that won't offend, but don't expect beast mode performance.

Statement

Our Verdict - Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper bargain-bin superstar. It delivers a sexy, fruity-spicy hit that smells far more expensive than it is, making it a beloved cheapie for many, despite a few grumbles about performance.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	14%
Floral	6%	4%
Fruity	12%	17%
Green	12%	10%
Sweet	25%	23%
Warm	28%	30%
Woody	14%	10%
Earthy	4%	5%
Animalic	5%	7%
Fresh	17%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Presence EdP

Seduction in Black EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 17% vs 38%

Only in Presence Eau de Parfum

Cinnamon 32% Cardamom 25% Ginger 25%

Only in Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum

Blackcurrant 62%

Only in Presence Eau de Parfum

Apple 44% Sage 28% Heliotrope 27%

Only in Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 38% Cardamom 34% Coriander 28%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 24% vs 32%

Musk 17% vs 22%

Amber 17% vs 23%

Only in Presence Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 23% Teak 17%

Only in Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum

Cedar 21%

Accords

Presence Eau de Parfum Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

66%

58%

Fruity

100%

67%

Aromatic

95%

61%

Fresh Spicy

85%

51%

Amber

79%

61%

Woody

72%

69%

Cinnamon

Soft Spicy

67%

54%

Vanilla

63%

58%

Powdery

58%

Fresh

Citrus

58%

Floral

58%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

66%

Fruity shared

58%

100%

Aromatic shared

67%

95%

Fresh Spicy shared

61%

85%

Amber shared

51%

79%

Woody shared

61%

72%

Cinnamon

69%

Soft Spicy

67%

Vanilla shared

54%

63%

Powdery

58%

Fresh

58%

Citrus

58%

Floral

58%

Performance

Presence Eau de Parfum Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Presence Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its moderate sillage and 'clean shaving cream' vibe make it ideal for the office or casual day wear. While not overly formal, its subtle sophistication suits some date settings, but weak longevity makes it less suitable for long events or active sports.

Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Its sweet and spicy profile, combined with generally moderate-to-poor performance, makes it a prime candidate for date nights and casual wear where subtlety is appreciated. It's too intimate for formal events and not fresh enough for sport, while office wear depends heavily on projection.