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Birch & Black Pepper Cologne bottle Birch & Black Pepper EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Dark Spice Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Spice 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 - Dark Spice EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Malone Black Pepper. It leans on Cardamom, Birch, Pepper to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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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
Dark Spice EDP

Notes

Birch & Black Pepper
Dark Spice

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 50% vs 50%
Cardamom 50% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Birch 50% vs 100%
Only in Birch & Black Pepper
Ink 50%
Only in Dark Spice
Ink 100%

Accords

Birch & Black Pepper Dark Spice
100%
Warm Spicy
85%
77%
Aromatic
65%
68%
Leather
58%
61%
Fresh Spicy
52%
61%
Smoky
55%
Woody
Warm Spicy shared
100%
85%
Aromatic shared
77%
65%
Leather shared
68%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
61%
52%
61%
55%

Performance

Birch & Black Pepper Dark Spice
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

Dark Spice

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Birch & Black Pepper EDC
Dark Spice EDP
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