II Eau de Parfum vs Ombre Noire Eau de Parfum

II

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2007	Year	2017
££	Price Tier	££

Ombre Noire

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - II Eau de Parfum

A modern classic from a bygone era of Gucci fragrances. Everyone agrees the scent is an absolute masterpiece - subtle, sophisticated, and soothing. If only its performance lived up to the hype, it would be untouchable. The secondary market prices are just insane.

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Our Verdict - Ombre Noire Eau de Parfum

This one's a divisive brew; some find it a masterful blend of boozy, woody spice with an almost magical 'maceration' effect, others are just getting a headache-inducing whiff of curry. You'll either adore its dark, mature mystery or find yourself smelling like last night's Indian takeaway. Seriously, sample first.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	11%	8%
Floral	4%	1%
Fruity	2%	4%
Green	30%	17%
Sweet	9%	17%
Warm	19%	24%
Woody	7%	16%
Earthy	9%	12%
Animalic	7%	2%
Fresh	25%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

II EdP

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Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 40% vs 26%

Only in II Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 60%

Only in Ombre Noire Eau de Parfum

Fig Leaf 40% Mint 33%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 33% vs 33%

Only in II Eau de Parfum

Tea 41% Pimiento 25%

Only in Ombre Noire Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 38% Papyrus 28%

Shared Notes

Myrrh 24% vs 20%

Only in II Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 31% Musk 22% Olive Tree 22%

Only in Ombre Noire Eau de Parfum

Cognac 25% Frankincense 20% Cedar 18% Tonka Bean 16%

Accords

II Eau de Parfum Ombre Noire Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

85%

Woody

100%

88%

Ozonic

88%

Green

71%

49%

Amber

85%

79%

Cinnamon

58%

56%

Sweet

72%

67%

Tobacco

64%

63%

Aquatic

61%

Fresh

45%

Aromatic

56%

Fresh Spicy

51%

48%

Citrus

Warm Spicy shared

100%

85%

Woody

100%

Ozonic

88%

Green shared

88%

71%

Amber shared

49%

85%

Cinnamon shared

79%

58%

Sweet shared

56%

72%

Tobacco shared

67%

64%

Aquatic

63%

Fresh shared

61%

45%

Aromatic

56%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Citrus

48%

Performance

II Eau de Parfum Ombre Noire Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

II Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its gentle projection and calm accords make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, unlikely to offend anyone. While some reviews suggest it's good for formal occasions, its subtlety means it might get lost in a crowd.

Ombre Noire Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its warm, spicy, and boozy profile makes it a stellar choice for dates and formal events, creating an alluring and sophisticated aura. The often-cited moderate performance, especially after 'maceration', allows it to be wearable for casual outings without being overwhelming, though its depth is less suited for office or sport environments.