Black Eau de Parfum vs Charlie Gold Eau de Parfum

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Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1999	Year	1995
££	Price Tier	£

Charlie Gold

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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 - Charlie Gold Eau de Parfum

Divisive, nostalgic, and a genuine '90s bargain. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, this budget-friendly gem offers surprising depth and a warm, elegant embrace.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	12%	4%
Floral	16%	21%
Fruity	18%	23%
Green	4%	1%
Sweet	31%	30%
Warm	22%	20%
Woody	8%	14%
Earthy	3%	4%
Animalic	8%	7%
Fresh	15%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Charlie Gold EdP

Notes

Top Notes

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

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Black Eau de Parfum

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

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 30% vs 8%

Jasmine 23% vs 5%

Rose 22% vs 5%

Only in Black Eau de Parfum

Cardamom 23%

Only in Charlie Gold Eau de Parfum

Apricot 9% Amber 9% Caramel 8% Peach 8% Sandalwood 8% Clove 7% Plum 7% Musk 5% Orange 5% Freesia 5% Violet 5% Cedar 5%

Only in Black Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 36% Amber 23% Cedar 21% Musk 21%

Accords

Black Eau de Parfum Charlie Gold Eau de Parfum

100%

Fruity

100%

78%

Warm Spicy

96%

63%

Powdery

89%

80%

Vanilla

78%

Sweet

79%

52%

Woody

76%

52%

Amber

69%

68%

Citrus

66%

Cinnamon

63%

Caramel

64%

Floral

56%

51%

White Floral

Rose

47%

Fruity shared

100%

Warm Spicy shared

78%

96%

Powdery shared

63%

89%

Vanilla

80%

Sweet shared

78%

79%

Woody shared

52%

76%

Amber shared

52%

69%

Citrus

68%

Cinnamon shared

66%

63%

Caramel

64%

Floral

56%

White Floral

51%

Rose

47%

Performance

Black Eau de Parfum Charlie Gold 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.

Charlie Gold Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its warm, rich, and spicy character makes it unsuitable for sport, but its elegance suits formal events and dates, particularly in cooler weather. While some find it too strong for the office, many reviewers wear it daily, suggesting a moderate office appropriateness if applied sparingly.