In Black Eau de Parfum bottle In Black
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2006 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Florence Eau de Parfum bottle Florence

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In Black
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - In Black Eau de Parfum
This one is a real love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a smoky, boozy, black cherry dream; for others, a cloying, synthetic headache in a bottle. Blind buy at your peril - this dark beauty demands a test sniff.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Florence Eau de Parfum
A divisive floral-fruity that aims for classic elegance on a budget. It's either a fantastic, clean scent that punches above its weight, or a synthetic mess that misses the mark entirely. Blind buy with caution, but if it works for you, it's a steal.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 11%
Floral 31% 33%
Fruity 20% 18%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 31% 31%
Warm 4% 4%
Woody 7% 4%
Earthy 8% 7%
Animalic 5% 12%
Fresh 13% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
In Black EdP
Florence EdP

Notes

Only in In Black Eau de Parfum
Sour Cherry 48% Rose 28% Grapefruit 24%
Only in Florence Eau de Parfum
Bergamot 38% Peach 37% Red Fruits 25%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 18% vs 34%
Lily 18% vs 36%
Only in In Black Eau de Parfum
Violet 23% Peach 21% Lilac 19%
Only in Florence Eau de Parfum
Rose 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 22% vs 35%
Patchouli 19% vs 25%
Musk 16% vs 39%
Only in In Black Eau de Parfum
Licorice 27% Cedar 14%

Accords

In Black Eau de Parfum Florence Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
66%
Citrus
100%
64%
White Floral
99%
58%
Fruity
96%
77%
Powdery
81%
77%
Cherry
Musky
73%
68%
Vanilla
62%
67%
Woody
64%
Floral
52%
60%
Patchouli
Aromatic
51%
Sweet shared
100%
66%
100%
White Floral shared
64%
99%
Fruity shared
58%
96%
Powdery shared
77%
81%
77%
73%
Vanilla shared
68%
62%
67%
Floral shared
64%
52%
60%
51%

Performance

In Black Eau de Parfum Florence Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

In Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and unique, dark sweetness make In Black less suitable for polite office wear, but perfect for dates where you want to make a statement. The rich, almost boozy, and often polarising character isn't ideal for casual daytime use or sport, but could work for formal evening events.

Florence Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its blend of fresh fruit, clean florals, and moderate performance makes it versatile for casual and date wear. While some find it suitable for the office, its potential for a more pronounced sillage as reported by some wearers might make it less ideal for very formal or strict office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
94%
Accord
58%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Fruity, Powdery accords and Vanilla, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

In Black Eau de Parfum
Florence Eau de Parfum
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