Aoud Black Candy
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Le Premier
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and utterly unique, Mancera's Aoud Black Candy is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect strong opinions, from delightful sweet-and-spicy to something far less appealing. It's not a safe blind-buy, but if you're after something truly different, this could be your weird and wonderful signature.
A truly divisive fantasy in a bottle; Le Premier is either an enchanting, nostalgic trip or a cloying, headache-inducing mess. This sweet, powdery, licorice-heavy perfume is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who love it, a magical signature scent is found.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 16% | 17% |
| Fruity | 1% | 10% |
| Green | 8% | 12% |
| Sweet | 44% | 42% |
| Warm | 14% | 14% |
| Woody | 3% | 5% |
| Earthy | 6% | 8% |
| Animalic | 15% | 4% |
| Fresh | 14% | 10% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and unique, sometimes challenging, profile make Aoud Black Candy ill-suited for the office. However, its strong performance and distinctive character lend themselves well to date nights or casual outings where you want to make a statement. It's too bold for sport and perhaps too peculiar for many formal events.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent sweetness and strong sillage make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, its unique and romantic character, noted by many reviewers, makes it perfect for dates and casual outings, especially during colder months. It's a bit too whimsical for true formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Soft Spicy, Powdery accords and Licorice, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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