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Black Sugar Eau de Parfum bottle Black Sugar EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender U
2013 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Phoenician Leather Eau de Toilette bottle Phoenician Leather EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Sugar EDP
Divisive, intriguing, and undeniably unique, Black Sugar is a cult classic that demands patience. Its initial "burnt rubber" shock gives way to a truly addictive, dark gourmand experience that sets it apart from typical sweet offerings.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Phoenician Leather EDT
Phoenician Leather is a luxurious enigma that might baffle the uninitiated but seduce those who adore depth and complexity in their scents.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Sugar EDP
Phoenician Leather EDT

Notes

Only in Black Sugar
Incense 50% Raspberry 50%
Only in Phoenician Leather
Birch 50% Frankincense 50%
Shared Notes
Leather 50% vs 20%
Only in Black Sugar
Myrrh 50%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 33% vs 33%
Only in Black Sugar
Oud 33% Vanilla 33%
Only in Phoenician Leather
Amber 33% Vetiver 33%

Accords

Black Sugar Phoenician Leather
100%
Amber
100%
94%
Vanilla
84%
Leather
66%
82%
Smoky
66%
81%
Oud
Woody
78%
77%
Balsamic
49%
76%
Sweet
58%
68%
Warm Spicy
50%
64%
Fruity
58%
Powdery
Honey
52%
Aromatic
47%
Animalic
44%
Amber shared
100%
100%
94%
Leather shared
84%
66%
Smoky shared
82%
66%
Oud
81%
78%
Balsamic shared
77%
49%
Sweet shared
76%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
50%
64%
58%
52%
47%
44%

Performance

Black Sugar Phoenician Leather
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Sugar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

With monster sillage and longevity, Black Sugar is too potent for the office. Its unique, alluringly dark and sweet character makes it perfect for dates and evening events, but less so for casual daytime wear or anything physical.

Phoenician Leather

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With a strong sillage and deep accords, Phoenician Leather is too bold for the office but excels on dates and formal events due to its luxurious and sophisticated profile. It brings a cozy, elegant vibe to casual outings as well, although its richness may overwhelm in more relaxed settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, leather, smoky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Sugar EDP
Phoenician Leather EDT
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