Hortus Sanitatis Eau de Parfum vs Black Eau de Toilette

Hortus Sanitatis

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hortus Sanitatis Eau de Parfum

A bold, enigmatic woody fragrance for those who crave complexity, Hortus Sanitatis is a quietly powerful statement of sophistication and natural mystique. Its herbal, smoky profile is niche to the core and never crowd-pleasing.

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Our Verdict - Black Eau de Toilette

Comme des Garçons Black is a powerfully atmospheric fragrance, divisive for its unapologetic gothic darkness, yet utterly compelling for those who dare. It's a statement, not a crowd-pleaser, but absolutely essential for lovers of deep, smoky incense.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	0%
Floral	6%	0%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	6%	4%
Sweet	3%	8%
Warm	16%	27%
Woody	47%	41%
Earthy	21%	24%
Animalic	9%	10%
Fresh	7%	5%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Hortus Sanitatis EdP

Black EdT

Notes

Only in Hortus Sanitatis Eau de Parfum

Papyrus 62% Ginger 38%

Only in Black Eau de Toilette

Incense 36% Pepper 36% Frankincense 28%

Only in Hortus Sanitatis Eau de Parfum

Cedar 69% Incense 31%

Only in Black Eau de Toilette

Birch 30% Licorice 28% Leather 26% Pepperwood™ 17%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 48% vs 47%

Only in Hortus Sanitatis Eau de Parfum

Leather 30% Rose 21%

Only in Black Eau de Toilette

Cedar 53%

Accords

Hortus Sanitatis Eau de Parfum Black Eau de Toilette

100%

Woody

79%

40%

Smoky

100%

Amber

93%

50%

Leather

86%

60%

Fresh Spicy

84%

Warm Spicy

71%

70%

Earthy

65%

Aromatic

48%

Balsamic

61%

Soft Spicy

55%

45%

Green

Woody shared

100%

79%

Smoky shared

40%

100%

Amber

93%

Leather shared

50%

86%

Fresh Spicy shared

60%

84%

Warm Spicy

71%

Earthy

70%

Aromatic shared

65%

48%

Balsamic

61%

Soft Spicy

55%

Green

45%

Performance

Hortus Sanitatis Eau de Parfum Black Eau de Toilette

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Hortus Sanitatis Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The dry, woody, and herbal-spicy composition is most at home in cool or transitional weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. Spring works for lovers of green, earthy scents, but the richness and smoke are less suited to summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its complexity, woody depth, and moderate yet persistent projection excel in formal or contemplative settings and intimate evenings, but it risks overwhelming in sporty or crowded office scenarios.

Black Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Formal

With strong projection and longevity, this intense, smoky scent isn't one for the office, risking being overwhelming. It excels in colder weather and is ideal for dates or formal evening events due to its sophisticated, mysterious character. It's too heavy for sport and too distinctive for everyday casual wear unless you're intentionally making a statement.