Blackbird Eau de Parfum vs Image Eau de Parfum

Blackbird

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	1998
££	Price Tier	££

Image

ScentArt

A

Blackbird

B

Image

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blackbird

This one's a wild ride. Olympic Orchids Blackbird is a polarising beast, blending photorealistic, tart blackberries with deep forest resins. It's either an evocative, natural masterpiece or a medicinal cough syrup nightmare, depending on your skin and nose. Definitely not a blind buy.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Image

This late 90s freshie is a certified underrated gem. Despite its low price, Image delivers a unique, clean, fruity-woody vibe that's surprisingly sophisticated and far from dated. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	0%
Floral	2%	9%
Fruity	17%	21%
Green	15%	14%
Sweet	20%	18%
Warm	13%	12%
Woody	27%	29%
Earthy	10%	12%
Animalic	10%	6%
Fresh	17%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Blackbird EdP

Image EdP

Notes

Only in Image

Pear 30% Banana 27% Plum 23% Pepper 20%

Only in Blackbird

Blackberry 21% Fir Resin 18% Cedar 14% Elemi 13% Musk 11% Hay 11% Amber 11%

Only in Image

Cypress 28% Fig Leaf 25% Jasmine 25% Guaiac Wood 22%

Only in Image

Vetiver 19% Musk 18% Cedar 18% Sandalwood 17% Patchouli 15% Amber 14%

Accords

Blackbird Image

100%

Woody

100%

98%

Fruity

70%

85%

Aromatic

56%

78%

Fresh Spicy

50%

Green

77%

71%

Sweet

58%

68%

Conifer

54%

Fresh

63%

54%

Balsamic

52%

Musky

Powdery

47%

White Floral

44%

Woody shared

100%

Fruity shared

98%

70%

Aromatic shared

85%

56%

Fresh Spicy shared

78%

50%

Green shared

50%

77%

Sweet shared

71%

58%

Conifer

68%

Fresh shared

54%

63%

Balsamic

54%

Musky

52%

Powdery

47%

White Floral

44%

Performance

Blackbird Image

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blackbird

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Blackbird's strong sillage and intense, natural profile make it a bit much for the office. However, its unique and sensual character makes it ideal for dates or casual outdoor activities where its forest-berry vibe can truly shine. Its robust, long-lasting nature means it's best reserved for situations where you want to make a statement.

Image

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it perfect for office, casual, and sport settings where you want to smell good without shouting about it. While pleasant for a date, its lack of significant projection means it won't be a showstopper, and the distinctly fresh approach isn't ideal for formal events.