86%
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Black XS Eau de Parfum bottle Black XS
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2018 Year 2021
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black XS Eau de Parfum
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.
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Our Verdict - Seductive Red Eau de Parfum
This budget-friendly cherry bomb promises playful seduction but mostly delivers a fleeting, sweet burst. It's a fun, flirty scent that punches above its weight on value, though some find it a bit too synthetic or juvenile. Don't expect Tom Ford, but it's a solid win for cherry lovers on a budget.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 1%
Floral 18% 26%
Fruity 17% 18%
Green 2% 2%
Sweet 35% 43%
Warm 15% 12%
Woody 15% 9%
Earthy 5% 3%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 10% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black XS EdP
Seductive Red EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 32% vs 25%
Only in Black XS Eau de Parfum
Cranberry 45% Tamarind 22%
Only in Seductive Red Eau de Parfum
Cherry 43% Almond 31%
Shared Notes
Violet 28% vs 31%
Only in Black XS Eau de Parfum
Cacao Pod 40% Rose 31%
Only in Seductive Red Eau de Parfum
Cherry Blossom 40% Magnolia 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 37% vs 37%
Sandalwood 32% vs 30%
Only in Black XS Eau de Parfum
Massoia 30%
Only in Seductive Red Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 32%

Accords

Black XS Eau de Parfum Seductive Red Eau de Parfum
100%
Fruity
69%
Cherry
100%
77%
Sweet
96%
92%
Cacao
79%
Vanilla
85%
84%
Powdery
63%
84%
Woody
55%
Floral
82%
75%
Rose
Almond
73%
Nutty
66%
Fresh
48%
Fruity shared
100%
69%
100%
Sweet shared
77%
96%
92%
Vanilla shared
79%
85%
Powdery shared
84%
63%
Woody shared
84%
55%
82%
75%
73%
66%
48%

Performance

Black XS Eau de Parfum Seductive Red Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black XS Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Seductive Red Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its sweet and light profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear or dates, where its alluring scent can shine without overpowering. Given its often moderate longevity and intimate sillage, it's less ideal for formal events or sports, where more robust performance or a fresher profile might be preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
89%
Accord
50%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Fruity accords and Violet, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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Seductive Red Eau de Parfum
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