Black Eau de Parfum vs Noel au Balcon Eau de Parfum

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Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1999	Year	2007
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Eau de Parfum

Ferrari Black is a tricky one. Many love its fruity-sweet vanilla aroma, especially for the price, but the truly shocking performance often turns that love into frustration. It's a crowd-pleaser that just doesn't stick around.

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Our Verdict - Noel au Balcon Eau de Parfum

This is a seriously divisive scent. Some say it's Christmas in a bottle-glühwein, spiced cider, or Italian patisserie. Others get 'bathroom spray', 'hairspray', or 'baby powder burnt rubber with honey'. Definitely test before you buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	12%	9%
Floral	16%	14%
Fruity	18%	12%
Green	4%	9%
Sweet	31%	37%
Warm	22%	23%
Woody	8%	3%
Earthy	3%	7%
Animalic	8%	7%
Fresh	15%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Only in Black Eau de Parfum

Red Apple 37% Plum 24% Lime 20% Bergamot 18%

Only in Noel au Balcon Eau de Parfum

Honey 40% Apricot 32% Mandarin 27%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 30% vs 37%

Only in Black Eau de Parfum

Jasmine 24% Cardamom 23% Rose 23%

Only in Noel au Balcon Eau de Parfum

Orange Blossom 33% Pimiento 30%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 35% vs 20%

Musk 20% vs 15%

Only in Black Eau de Parfum

Amber 23% Cedar 21%

Only in Noel au Balcon Eau de Parfum

Caraway 17% Clover 17% Labdanum 16% Patchouli 15%

Accords

Black Eau de Parfum Noel au Balcon Eau de Parfum

100%

Fruity

58%

78%

Warm Spicy

100%

78%

Sweet

94%

Honey

85%

80%

Vanilla

55%

66%

Cinnamon

76%

68%

Citrus

74%

51%

White Floral

66%

63%

Powdery

57%

Floral

62%

52%

Amber

52%

Woody

Fruity shared

100%

58%

Warm Spicy shared

78%

100%

Sweet shared

78%

94%

Honey

85%

Vanilla shared

80%

55%

Cinnamon shared

66%

76%

Citrus shared

68%

74%

White Floral shared

51%

66%

Powdery shared

63%

57%

Floral

62%

Amber

52%

Woody

52%

Performance

Black Eau de Parfum Noel au Balcon Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Its poor longevity and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual wear or situations where you don't need a scent to last, like a short gym session. It's too fleeting for formal events but its pleasant, inoffensive nature works for offices if reapplied.

Noel au Balcon Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile, though the strong honeyed spice can be a bit much for a formal office setting. It shines in cooler weather, making it ideal for cosy casual wear, and its sensual warmth is perfect for a date night. Reviews highlight a festive, inviting quality that suits social gatherings.