Black Tie Eau de Parfum bottle Black Tie
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2016
££££ Price Tier ££
Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum bottle Midnight Shimmer

ScentArt

A
Black Tie
B
Midnight Shimmer
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Tie Eau de Parfum
Celine's Black Tie is a seriously classy, if occasionally divisive, vanilla-iris blend that exudes a quiet luxury. Expect an elegant, powdery embrace - just don't expect it to shout, as many bemoan its subtle projection. Perfect for those who prefer their sophistication whispered, not yelled.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive beast. For some, it's a beautifully warm, smoky woody vanilla - a cosy dream. For others, it's a generic mess, or worse, downright nauseating. Proceed with caution, especially if you're blind buying.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 15% 20%
Fruity 0% 8%
Green 3% 6%
Sweet 30% 27%
Warm 7% 11%
Woody 23% 17%
Earthy 21% 14%
Animalic 12% 11%
Fresh 6% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Tie EdP
Midnight Shimmer EdP

Notes

Only in Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Quince 36% Jasmine 33% Freesia 31%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 28% vs 40%
Only in Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Woody 30% Amberwood 29%
Only in Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Peru Balsam 36% Musk 35% Oakmoss 30%

Accords

Black Tie Eau de Parfum Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
58%
74%
Woody
100%
98%
Vanilla
93%
80%
Iris
Amber
79%
63%
Earthy
Balsamic
63%
57%
Musky
51%
46%
Sweet
55%
48%
Mossy
Floral
47%
Fruity
44%
Powdery shared
100%
58%
Woody shared
74%
100%
Vanilla shared
98%
93%
80%
79%
63%
63%
Musky shared
57%
51%
Sweet shared
46%
55%
48%
47%
44%

Performance

Black Tie Eau de Parfum Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Tie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its refined, low-projection nature makes it ideal for office and formal wear where subtlety is appreciated. While it's certainly elegant enough for a date, the relatively quiet sillage means it's more for intimate encounters than making a grand entrance. It's a bit too polished for casual or sport settings.

Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with a warm, subtly sweet vanilla-wood profile, make it suitable for a date or casual evening. While it leans towards being a 'night-time' scent for many, its softness prevents it from being too overwhelming for formal events or even a more relaxed office setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
83%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Vanilla, Woody accords and Musk, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Tie Eau de Parfum
Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS