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Roccobarocco Black For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Roccobarocco Black For Women EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2012 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
The One Essence Eau de Parfum bottle The One Essence EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Roccobarocco Black For Women EDP
This is a gutsy, polarising scent. It's got fans who adore its unique sweetness, but some find the opening a bit much. Definitely not for the shy, this one makes a statement, for better or worse.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The One Essence EDP
This flanker to The One is a love-it-or-loathe-it affair, with fans calling it a richer, more sensual upgrade, while detractors bemoan its sometimes poor performance and overwhelming sweetness. A glamorous, cosy scent ideal for colder months, but don't expect it to project like a beast for everyone.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Roccobarocco Black For Women EDP
The One Essence EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 17%
Only in Roccobarocco Black For Women
Blackcurrant 42% Quince 34%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 21% vs 40%
Amber 20% vs 37%
Only in Roccobarocco Black For Women
Incense 20% Myrrh 19% Patchouli 18%
Only in The One Essence
Vetiver 22%

Accords

Roccobarocco Black For Women The One Essence
100%
Fruity
95%
75%
White Floral
100%
89%
Amber
80%
86%
Tuberose
57%
Vanilla
85%
73%
Floral
Powdery
67%
66%
Sweet
61%
Citrus
64%
62%
Woody
58%
Animalic
48%
57%
Balsamic
Fresh
50%
Fruity shared
100%
95%
White Floral shared
75%
100%
Amber shared
89%
80%
86%
Vanilla shared
57%
85%
73%
67%
Sweet shared
66%
61%
64%
62%
Animalic shared
58%
48%
57%
50%

Performance

Roccobarocco Black For Women The One Essence
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Roccobarocco Black For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong performance and rich, heavy accords like amber and incense, this is far too potent for a professional office setting. It shines brightest on dates and formal evenings where its luxurious and bold character can truly make an impression, but could be overwhelming for casual daytime wear.

The One Essence

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, warm, and somewhat heavy profile, alongside inconsistent longevity and sillage reports, makes it less suited for office or sport. It's a strong contender for date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather, though some find it versatile enough for daily casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, amber, white floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Roccobarocco Black For Women EDP
The One Essence EDP
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