Want Eau de Parfum vs Pure Black Eau de Parfum

Want

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2009
££	Price Tier	£

Pure Black

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Want

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Want Eau de Parfum

This vanilla-heavy scent stirs up some serious debate. For some, it's a comforting, sophisticated dream; for others, it's a generic letdown. Expect a strong vanilla presence, but prepare for it to wear differently on everyone.

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Our Verdict - Pure Black Eau de Parfum

A truly superb 'cheapie' that punches well above its weight, Pure Black is a vanilla-driven dream. Don't let the low price fool you, this is a smooth, versatile crowd-pleaser that gives far more expensive niche and designer fragrances a run for their money.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	20%
Floral	22%	17%
Fruity	4%	5%
Green	1%	1%
Sweet	33%	37%
Warm	20%	15%
Woody	12%	17%
Earthy	4%	5%
Animalic	0%	1%
Fresh	11%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Want EdP

Pure Black EdP

Notes

Only in Want Eau de Parfum

Ginger 35% Pink Pepper 34% Mandarin 31%

Only in Pure Black Eau de Parfum

Tangerine 41% Pepper 32% Bergamot 27%

Only in Want Eau de Parfum

Heliotrope 40% Rose 33% Neroli 27%

Only in Pure Black Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean 47% Tiare Flower 27% Orange Blossom 26%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 59% vs 43%

Only in Want Eau de Parfum

Woody 41%

Only in Pure Black Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 30% Cedar 27%

Accords

Want Eau de Parfum Pure Black Eau de Parfum

100%

Vanilla

100%

50%

Citrus

78%

45%

Sweet

73%

68%

Powdery

55%

54%

Woody

66%

White Floral

63%

Warm Spicy

54%

45%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Amber

52%

Aromatic

52%

51%

Rose

47%

Floral

45%

Soft Spicy

45%

Almond

Vanilla shared

100%

Citrus shared

50%

78%

Sweet shared

45%

73%

Powdery shared

68%

55%

Woody shared

54%

66%

White Floral

63%

Warm Spicy

54%

Fresh Spicy shared

45%

52%

Amber

52%

Aromatic

52%

Rose

51%

Floral

47%

Soft Spicy

45%

Almond

45%

Performance

Want Eau de Parfum Pure Black Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Want Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its prominent vanilla and powdery notes, often described as sweet and comforting, make it suitable for casual wear and dates. While some find it office-appropriate due to its balance, others report strong sillage that might be too much for formal settings or sports.

Pure Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its moderate projection and generally soft nature make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, but it truly shines in romantic and casual settings. The sweet, warm profile is less ideal for sports but can work for cooler formal events where a more approachable sweetness is welcome.