Black Eau de Parfum bottle Black
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U Gender U
2011 Year 2012
££ Price Tier £££££
Divina Silver Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Divina Silver Edition

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black
Don't be fooled by the 'Black' moniker and bottle - this is a beautifully balanced white floral, often mistaken for a more traditional amber. It's a creamy, powdery delight, though some find it lacks originality or sillage for the price point. A love-it-or-find-it-just-okay kind of scent.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Divina Silver Edition
A truly delectable fruity-floral, Divina Silver Edition is a gentle, sweet treat. It's a shame it was a limited edition, because this one would have been a crowd-pleaser.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 15%
Floral 31% 32%
Fruity 14% 16%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 34% 37%
Warm 7% 7%
Woody 1% 1%
Earthy 2% 4%
Animalic 10% 14%
Fresh 12% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black EdP
Divina Silver Edition EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 24% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 26% vs 36%
Musk 21% vs 38%
Only in Divina Silver Edition
Amber 25%

Accords

Black Divina Silver Edition
100%
White Floral
100%
65%
Citrus
91%
70%
Sweet
85%
58%
Fruity
84%
76%
Powdery
57%
71%
Tuberose
63%
Vanilla
60%
Musky
62%
Rose
58%
49%
Amber
47%
Woody
48%
Animalic
46%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
65%
91%
Sweet shared
70%
85%
Fruity shared
58%
84%
Powdery shared
76%
57%
71%
Vanilla shared
63%
60%
62%
58%
49%
Woody shared
47%
48%
46%

Performance

Black Divina Silver Edition
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and elegant, creamy floral profile make it suitable for a date or formal evening, creating an inviting aura without being overpowering. While some wear it to the office, its sweetness and richness might be a bit much for close-quarter professional settings, lowering its office score.

Divina Silver Edition

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its gentle, sweet nature makes it perfect for dates and casual wear, projecting warmth without being overpowering. The fruity-floral profile isn't quite suited for formal events or sports, and while pleasant, it's not the most conventional choice for a professional office setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Citrus, Sweet accords and Jasmine, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black
Divina Silver Edition
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