Man Black Orient Eau de Parfum bottle Man Black Orient
Edp Concentration Other
U Gender U
2016 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £££££
Cas Attar bottle Cas Attar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Man Black Orient Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its bold, dark character and say it's niche-level quality, a true masterpiece. Others find the aggressive opening too much or the performance a letdown. Discontinued and now fetching ridiculous prices, it's a coveted gem for many.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Cas Attar
Divisive and bold, Cas Attar demands attention. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a heavy hand on the oud and animalics, making it a statement rather than a people-pleaser.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 28% 25%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 23% 21%
Warm 26% 24%
Woody 6% 4%
Earthy 9% 7%
Animalic 31% 30%
Fresh 3% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Man Black Orient EdP
Cas Attar

Notes

Man Black Orient Eau de Parfum
Cas Attar

Heart Notes

Only in Man Black Orient Eau de Parfum
Rum 55% Cardamom 45%
Only in Cas Attar
Rose 54% Pepper 46%
Only in Man Black Orient Eau de Parfum
Taif Rose 54% Tuberose 46%
Only in Man Black Orient Eau de Parfum
Leather 100%

Accords

Man Black Orient Eau de Parfum Cas Attar
100%
Leather
60%
64%
Rose
100%
98%
Oud
87%
Amber
93%
78%
Rum
73%
Animalic
73%
Green
73%
52%
Aromatic
65%
Musky
63%
56%
Tuberose
51%
Smoky
54%
Leather shared
100%
60%
Rose shared
64%
100%
Oud shared
98%
87%
93%
Rum
78%
Animalic shared
73%
73%
73%
Aromatic shared
52%
65%
63%
56%
Smoky shared
51%
54%

Performance

Man Black Orient Eau de Parfum Cas Attar
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Man Black Orient Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent performance and dense, dark accords make it unsuitable for the office or sport. However, its commanding presence, often described as 'sexy' and 'intoxicating', is perfect for cold-weather dates and formal events.

Cas Attar

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its intense, long-lasting nature and high sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for making a grand statement at formal events or on an evening out. The polarising animalic notes aren't for every casual setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
82%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Oud, Animalic accords

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Man Black Orient Eau de Parfum
Cas Attar
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