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Smart Black Eau de Parfum bottle Smart Black EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2018 Year 2021
££££ Price Tier ££
Epices Volees Eau de Parfum bottle Epices Volees EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Smart Black EDP
If looking for a clone of high-end amber warmth that won't break the bank, Smart Black delivers. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight in terms of scent profile, making it a surprisingly solid blind buy for those new to amber fragrances.
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Our Verdict - Epices Volees EDP
This one's a divisive beast. Some reckon it's a masterpiece, a classic Guerlain spicy aromatic with a classy air. Others, though, smell cheap designer vibes or even, bizarrely, raw egg. Definitely one to try before you buy.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Smart Black EDP
Epices Volees EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 31% vs 20%
Lemon 31% vs 23%
Only in Smart Black
Lavender 38%
Only in Epices Volees
Coriander 28% Artemisia 28%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 29% vs 25%
Sage 25% vs 25%
Only in Epices Volees
Clove 25% Rose 23%

Accords

Smart Black Epices Volees
100%
Warm Spicy
87%
61%
Aromatic
100%
89%
Amber
32%
81%
Woody
44%
Herbal
62%
61%
Sweet
55%
Powdery
49%
Balsamic
44%
Lavender
44%
Patchouli
Citrus
28%
Rose
21%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
87%
Aromatic shared
61%
100%
Amber shared
89%
32%
Woody shared
81%
44%
62%
61%
55%
49%
44%
44%
28%
21%

Performance

Smart Black Epices Volees
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Smart Black

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

This amber-heavy, spicy scent is more suited for evenings and cooler weather. Its noticeable sillage makes it a good choice for dates and social gatherings, but it might be too prominent for a conservative office environment.

Epices Volees

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated spicy-woody character lends itself well to formal and date settings, conveying a mature elegance. While not overly loud, some find it too traditional or strong for everyday casual wear or the office, and it's certainly not suited for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Smart Black EDP
Epices Volees EDP
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