Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum vs Malbec Noir Eau de Parfum

Seduction in Black

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	2015
£	Price Tier	££

Malbec Noir

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Seduction in Black

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Malbec Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

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

Our Verdict - Malbec Noir Eau de Parfum

This Malbec is a divisive one: some find it a unique, original fresh-fruity twist on the woody-wine genre, others find it boring and derivative. It's not as dark as the 'Noir' in its name suggests, making it surprisingly versatile.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	18%
Floral	4%	6%
Fruity	17%	19%
Green	10%	6%
Sweet	23%	18%
Warm	30%	19%
Woody	10%	12%
Earthy	5%	10%
Animalic	7%	6%
Fresh	15%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Malbec Noir EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 38% vs 10%

Only in Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum

Blackcurrant 62%

Only in Malbec Noir Eau de Parfum

Rainwater 15% Pink Pepper 13% Apple 11% Pineapple 11% Orange 10% Mandarin 10% Grapefruit 10% Lemon 10%

Shared Notes

Coriander 28% vs 12%

Only in Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 38% Cardamom 34%

Only in Malbec Noir Eau de Parfum

Wine Grape 24% Red Wine 22% Lavender 15% Pepper 14% Neroli 12%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 32% vs 12%

Amber 23% vs 11%

Musk 22% vs 10%

Only in Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum

Cedar 21%

Only in Malbec Noir Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 12% Gin 11% Cashmeran 11% Vetiver 11% Patchouli 11% Labdanum 10%

Accords

Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum Malbec Noir Eau de Parfum

100%

Fruity

93%

72%

Woody

100%

95%

Aromatic

97%

Wine

94%

58%

Citrus

92%

85%

Fresh Spicy

76%

79%

Amber

78%

Aquatic

73%

67%

Soft Spicy

Fresh

67%

Musky

67%

66%

Warm Spicy

63%

Vanilla

58%

Floral

Fruity shared

100%

93%

Woody shared

72%

100%

Aromatic shared

95%

97%

Wine

94%

Citrus shared

58%

92%

Fresh Spicy shared

85%

76%

Amber shared

79%

78%

Aquatic

73%

Soft Spicy

67%

Fresh

67%

Musky

67%

Warm Spicy

66%

Vanilla

63%

Floral

58%

Performance

Seduction in Black Eau de Parfum Malbec Noir Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Malbec Noir 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

Also Works:

Office

Despite its 'Noir' name, many find this fragrance fresh and versatile enough for office wear, or even daytime, due to its prominent fruity and aromatic elements. Its sensual, boozy undertones make it particularly well-suited for dates and evening casual events, though its bold character might be too strong for formal settings or sports.