Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum bottle Tobacco Mandarin
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Black Onyx Eau de Parfum bottle Black Onyx

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Tobacco Mandarin isn't playing subtle, it's a bold, spicy, divisive beast with a penchant for staining clothes. You'll either adore its mysterious, opulent depth or recoil from its notorious cumin note - there's no middle ground here, mate.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Black Onyx Eau de Parfum
Black Onyx is a love-it-or-hate-it spicy powerhouse. Many find it a unique, classic masculine scent, while others recoil from its intense cardamom and dry, herbal qualities, often describing it as an 'old school barbershop'. Not for the faint of heart, it's a statement piece.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 9%
Floral 0% 1%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 12% 18%
Warm 37% 35%
Woody 8% 12%
Earthy 23% 27%
Animalic 17% 12%
Fresh 7% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tobacco Mandarin EdP
Black Onyx EdP

Notes

Only in Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum
Cumin 41% Mandarin 36% Coriander 23%
Only in Black Onyx Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 43% Lemon 30% Cinnamon 27%
Only in Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 45% Leather 31% Labdanum 24%
Only in Black Onyx Eau de Parfum
Myrrh 100%
Only in Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum
Frankincense 100%
Only in Black Onyx Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 43% Musk 30% Amber 28%

Accords

Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum Black Onyx Eau de Parfum
Warm Spicy
100%
97%
Tobacco
89%
Amber
68%
76%
Citrus
49%
73%
Woody
71%
Sweet
67%
Leather
66%
Animalic
61%
Oud
48%
54%
Aromatic
58%
Patchouli
52%
Balsamic
48%
Cinnamon
46%
100%
97%
Amber shared
89%
68%
Citrus shared
76%
49%
73%
71%
67%
66%
Oud shared
61%
48%
Aromatic shared
54%
58%
52%
48%
46%

Performance

Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum Black Onyx Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and significant longevity, this scent is far too potent for an office environment, potentially overwhelming those around you. However, its dark, sensual, and luxurious character makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal evening events, where its intensity can truly shine.

Black Onyx Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and intense, divisive spicy profile make it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. However, its strong performance and unique character lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather, though some find it casual enough for a relaxed weekend.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
78%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
75%
Accord
38%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Citrus, Oud accords

Key Differences

Different accord profile

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Black Onyx Eau de Parfum
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