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Black XS Eau de Parfum bottle Black XS EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Hareem Al Sultan Eau de Parfum bottle Hareem Al Sultan EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black XS EDP
This perfume is a divisive one. While some find it to be a unique, sexy, and addictive blend of dark fruits and cacao, others are let down by its perceived weakness and lack of longevity compared to its predecessor. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, often depending on skin chemistry and expectations.
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Our Verdict - Hareem Al Sultan EDP
Hareem Al Sultan is a divisive scent: a playful, sweet fruity-floral that some adore for its clean, fresh vibe, while others find it a bit too light or even compare it to detergent. It's affordable, feminine, and a good spring-time grab if you're into that vibe.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black XS EDP
Hareem Al Sultan EDP

Notes

Only in Hareem Al Sultan
Peony 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 37% vs 58%
Sandalwood 32% vs 41%
Only in Black XS
Massoia 30%

Accords

Black XS Hareem Al Sultan
100%
Fruity
68%
Floral
100%
Fresh
99%
92%
Cacao
90%
Warm Spicy
62%
84%
Powdery
62%
84%
Woody
65%
79%
Vanilla
80%
77%
Sweet
71%
75%
Rose
65%
Chocolate
58%
Fruity shared
100%
68%
100%
99%
92%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
62%
Powdery shared
84%
62%
Woody shared
84%
65%
Vanilla shared
79%
80%
Sweet shared
77%
71%
Rose shared
75%
65%
58%

Performance

Black XS Hareem Al Sultan
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black XS

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate sillage and seductive, dark profile mean it's ideal for dates and evening events where you want to make a statement without overpowering. However, its perceived weakness by some users makes it less suitable for formal settings requiring strong projection, and it's certainly not a sport fragrance.

Hareem Al Sultan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fresh and clean, albeit sometimes fleeting, nature means it's generally appropriate for casual wear and dates. While it leans feminine and can be suitable for office, its sweetness might be too much for some formal settings, and its longevity can be an issue for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, warm spicy, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black XS EDP
Hareem Al Sultan EDP
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