Black to Black Eau de Parfum bottle Black to Black
Edp Concentration Extrait
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2015 Year 2020
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Bestium Extrait bottle Bestium

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black to Black Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive powerhouse, absolutely not for the faint of heart. If you're a fan of bold rose-ouds with nuclear performance, Black to Black is a must-try - just be warned it can fill a room and some find it overbearing.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Bestium Extrait
Bestium is a divisive rose-oud scent that’s a hit or miss depending on your skin chemistry; for those it works on, it's a deep, dark, and sensual experience. For others, it's a harsh, almost petroleum-like nightmare. It’s certainly not for everyone.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 11%
Floral 27% 29%
Fruity 1% 5%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 19% 15%
Warm 31% 21%
Woody 9% 12%
Earthy 18% 24%
Animalic 10% 8%
Fresh 8% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black to Black EdP
Bestium Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 38% vs 33%
Bergamot 29% vs 24%
Only in Black to Black Eau de Parfum
Clove 32%
Only in Bestium Extrait
Rose 42%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 23% vs 34%
Only in Black to Black Eau de Parfum
Rose 37% Amber 21% Jasmine 19%
Only in Bestium Extrait
Incense 35% Osmanthus 31%

Accords

Black to Black Eau de Parfum Bestium Extrait
100%
Warm Spicy
94%
85%
Oud
100%
98%
Rose
86%
Amber
95%
78%
Leather
55%
Floral
71%
62%
Woody
65%
Balsamic
63%
57%
Patchouli
62%
Smoky
56%
50%
Citrus
55%
54%
Animalic
51%
Powdery
Warm Spicy shared
100%
94%
Oud shared
85%
100%
Rose shared
98%
86%
95%
78%
Floral shared
55%
71%
Woody shared
62%
65%
63%
Patchouli shared
57%
62%
56%
Citrus shared
50%
55%
54%
51%

Performance

Black to Black Eau de Parfum Bestium Extrait
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black to Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its beast-mode projection and incredible longevity make this far too potent for office wear or casual daytime use. It absolutely shines in formal evening settings or on a date night where its luxurious and bold character can make a statement.

Bestium Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong performance and intense, dark accords, Bestium is best suited for evening formal events and dates, where its sensual nature can shine. It's too dominating for a typical office environment and not particularly fitting for casual wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Oud, Warm Spicy, Rose accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black to Black Eau de Parfum
Bestium Extrait
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