Cafe Eau de Parfum bottle Cafe
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
1978 Year 2018
£ Price Tier £
Only You Black Eau de Toilette bottle Only You Black

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Our Verdict - Cafe
Cafe is a divisive little number. Some adore its vintage spice as a lighter, more wearable Opium twin, while others find it a cheap, fleeting disappointment. Approach with caution and an open mind.
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Our Verdict - Only You Black
This budget-friendly scent delivers a warm, spicy hit that punches above its weight for the price. Don't expect beastly performance, but it's a solid everyday choice if you're after that Givenchy Gentleman-esque vibe without breaking the bank.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 10%
Floral 10% 11%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 18% 20%
Sweet 7% 5%
Warm 19% 20%
Woody 22% 21%
Earthy 23% 22%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 15% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cafe EdP
Only You Black EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 50% vs 50%
Vetiver 49% vs 25%
Only in Only You Black
Woody 25%

Accords

Cafe Only You Black
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
97%
Woody
58%
95%
Aromatic
73%
69%
Patchouli
74%
68%
Earthy
48%
65%
Citrus
48%
Lavender
65%
61%
Fresh Spicy
58%
Green
58%
52%
Rose
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
97%
58%
Aromatic shared
95%
73%
Patchouli shared
69%
74%
Earthy shared
68%
48%
Citrus shared
65%
48%
65%
Fresh Spicy shared
61%
58%
58%
52%

Performance

Cafe Only You Black
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cafe

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its warm, spicy character and a notable sillage make it better suited for evening or leisure wear rather than a quiet office. While some find it light enough for summer, the consensus leans towards cooler weather, making it versatile for casual outings but perhaps too bold for every formal event.

Only You Black

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its warm spicy character and modest performance make it best suited for casual wear or dates where close proximity is desired. It's too soft for formal events and not fresh enough for sport, while its dark, cosy feel makes it less ideal for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
84%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Aromatic accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cafe
Only You Black
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