Blackmail
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
John Pegg's Detroit-indie gourmand-oud crossover. Dark berries and plum over smoky oud, sweet vanilla and sandalwood. The clean, woody-leather side of oud weaponised against the gourmand instinct - a softer, smarter By the Fireplace cousin.
This boozy vanilla is a smooth operator, perfect for those who appreciate a rich gourmand that's sweet but never sickly. It's a crowd-pleaser that leans mature, with just enough complexity to keep things interesting.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 5% | 2% |
| Fruity | 27% | 17% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 37% | 41% |
| Warm | 17% | 20% |
| Woody | 24% | 14% |
| Earthy | 10% | 7% |
| Animalic | 16% | 15% |
| Fresh | 2% | 3% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A sweet, smoky, oud-led gourmand sits firmly in cold-weather territory; vanilla and amber against sandalwood and agarwood reads heavy in summer heat. Fall and winter are the natural fits, with winter the peak season for the full sweet-oud projection.
Occasions
Strong evening fragrance, ideal for dates, dinners and dark-fabric formal wear. Office tolerance varies - the gourmand-oud projection can read as too statement for corporate environments. Casual works for cold-evening errands; gym wear is a non-starter.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its sweet and boozy nature makes it a fantastic choice for dates and evenings out, but its richness may be a bit much for a formal office setting. It's versatile enough for casual wear when you want to feel a bit decadent.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Plum, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
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