Silver Black Eau de Parfum vs Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Silver Black

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2005	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	£

Shades Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Silver Black Eau de Parfum

This one's a mixed bag. Some think it's a timeless, masculine classic, a 'masterpiece' even, while others find it dull, dated, and too 'old school'. Expect compliments from some, disgust from others. If you like a mature, fresh-spicy scent, give it a sniff - especially if you're over 30.

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Our Verdict - Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

This budget-friendly 'blue' scent is either a beastly bargain or a cheap, synthetic miss. Performance is a total lottery, so you might get a gem or you might get air freshener. Buy at your own risk - some love it, some regret it.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	24%
Floral	2%	0%
Fruity	9%	2%
Green	16%	13%
Sweet	12%	6%
Warm	19%	23%
Woody	25%	26%
Earthy	11%	11%
Animalic	6%	0%
Fresh	24%	27%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Silver Black EdP

Shades Blue EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 18% vs 19%

Only in Silver Black Eau de Parfum

Apple 32% Lime 28% Anise 22%

Only in Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 38% Cardamom 23% Lemon 19%

Only in Silver Black Eau de Parfum

Juniper 46% Coriander 28% Cardamom 25%

Only in Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Rosemary 21% Nutmeg 21% Ginger 21% Pine 21% Mint 17%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 28% vs 20%

Vetiver 22% vs 22%

Sandalwood 21% vs 18%

Only in Silver Black Eau de Parfum

Musk 28%

Only in Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Spicy 20% Cedar 19%

Accords

Silver Black Eau de Parfum Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

100%

Aromatic

92%

95%

Woody

100%

72%

Fresh Spicy

82%

75%

Citrus

81%

61%

Warm Spicy

68%

58%

Musky

57%

Fruity

54%

Green

47%

54%

Patchouli

46%

52%

Fresh

Earthy

48%

Aromatic shared

100%

92%

Woody shared

95%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

72%

82%

Citrus shared

75%

81%

Warm Spicy shared

61%

68%

Musky

58%

Fruity

57%

Green shared

54%

47%

Patchouli shared

54%

46%

Fresh

52%

Earthy

48%

Performance

Silver Black Eau de Parfum Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Silver 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:

Office

Also Works:

Date Casual Formal

Its clean, fresh, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though its strong performance and 'old-school' vibe might be too much for some modern office settings or during sporty activities. It also garners compliments, making it a good date option, but its perceived maturity might not suit all formal occasions.

Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office wear, though varied performance means some might find it too fleeting. It's a casual scent by nature, described by some as an everyday go-to, and its potential for a strong opening makes it less ideal for formal settings.