Black XS Eau de Parfum vs Friction Eau de Parfum
Black XS EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2018 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Friction EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This perfume is a divisive one. While some find it to be a unique, sexy, and addictive blend of dark fruits and cacao, others are let down by its perceived weakness and lack of longevity compared to its predecessor. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, often depending on skin chemistry and expectations.
This cheapie is either a creamy coconut dream or a synthetic disaster, depending on who you ask. Most agree it's a fleeting summer fling with a pineapple punch, but don't expect it to last.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and seductive, dark profile mean it's ideal for dates and evening events where you want to make a statement without overpowering. However, its perceived weakness by some users makes it less suitable for formal settings requiring strong projection, and it's certainly not a sport fragrance.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its light sillage and poor longevity make it unsuitable for formal or office settings, though it won't offend. The fruity-sweet and coconut accords, combined with its easy-breezy nature, make it perfect for casual wear, especially in warm weather, and some enjoy it as a comfort scent for home or bedtime.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean fruity, powdery, woody
Adds amber and apple blossom, drops cacao pod and cranberry
Where to buy
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