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Birch & Black Pepper Cologne bottle Birch & Black Pepper EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2018 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££££
Épices Exquises Eau de Parfum bottle Épices Exquises EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Birch & Black Pepper EDC
A modern take on woody spice that's a bit of a divisive one; some find it a sophisticated, subtle masterpiece, others dismiss it as fleeting and smelling of 'leaky ballpoint pens'. If you're after a subtle, contemporary scent, it's worth a shot, but don't expect it to last.
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Our Verdict - Épices Exquises EDP
This one's a mixed bag. Some find its exotic spice blend a 'straight banger', while others are left cold by what they see as a 'watered down' reformulation. Approach with caution, but if it hits right, it really hits right.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Birch & Black Pepper EDC
Épices Exquises EDP

Notes

Birch & Black Pepper
Épices Exquises

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 50% vs 51%
Only in Birch & Black Pepper
Pepper 50%
Only in Épices Exquises
Pink Pepper 48%
Only in Birch & Black Pepper
Birch 50% Ink 50%
Only in Épices Exquises
Pepper 100%

Accords

Birch & Black Pepper Épices Exquises
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
77%
Aromatic
56%
61%
Fresh Spicy
74%
68%
Leather
55%
Woody
65%
61%
Smoky
Oud
52%
Powdery
45%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
77%
56%
Fresh Spicy shared
61%
74%
68%
Woody shared
55%
65%
61%
Oud
52%
45%

Performance

Birch & Black Pepper Épices Exquises
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Birch & Black Pepper

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and fresh, warm spicy accords make it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. The subtlety might not shine in a loud formal setting, and it’s definitely not one for the gym.

Épices Exquises

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent spicy notes and reported lasting power make it a bold choice for an everyday office setting, potentially overwhelming colleagues. However, the warm and sensual accords are perfect for sophisticated date nights or formal events, leaving a memorable sillage without being 'too much' as some reviewers mentioned.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
62%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Birch & Black Pepper EDC
Épices Exquises EDP
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