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Aromatics in Black Eau de Parfum bottle Aromatics in Black
Edp Concentration Edp
F Gender M
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Noir Substance Eau de Parfum bottle Noir Substance

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aromatics in Black
Aromatics in Black is an opulent, resinous floral that radiates plush warmth without ever feeling heavy-handed. It balances creamy florals, smoky resins, and a subtle fruity sweetness for a quietly confident, modern classic.
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Our Verdict - Noir Substance
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Aromatics in Black - a floral fragrance led by Fruits, with woody depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 0%
Floral 24% 35%
Fruity 17% 9%
Green 5% 6%
Sweet 23% 17%
Warm 9% 12%
Woody 9% 21%
Earthy 10% 21%
Animalic 3% 7%
Fresh 13% 1%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aromatics in Black EdP
Noir Substance EdP

Notes

Only in Noir Substance
Fruity 100%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 35% vs 46%
Osmanthus 34% vs 53%
Only in Aromatics in Black
Neroli 30%
Shared Notes
Myrrh 35% vs 53%
Vetiver 29% vs 46%
Only in Aromatics in Black
Tonka Bean 35%

Accords

Aromatics in Black Noir Substance
95%
Amber
Floral
90%
70%
Woody
78%
70%
Aromatic
Fresh
66%
65%
Fruity
60%
Sweet
35%
Powdery
54%
45%
Vanilla
30%
Resinous
95%
90%
Woody shared
70%
78%
70%
66%
65%
60%
Powdery shared
35%
54%
45%
30%

Performance

Aromatics in Black Noir Substance
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Aromatics in Black

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Best suited for autumn and winter due to its resinous, ambery base, creamy florals and plush fruit. Its warmth and moderate projection make it comforting in cool weather, while the rich blend can be too heavy for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its elegant, mysterious character fits formal and date settings, while moderate projection and lack of cloying sweetness allow for office and casual wear. Too plush and enveloping for sport or high-activity occasions.

Noir Substance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, woody signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
70%
Olfactory
78%
Notes
83%
Accord
25%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery accords and Vetiver, Osmanthus notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Aromatics in Black
Noir Substance
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