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Signature Eau de Parfum bottle Signature EDP
EDP Concentration Solid
M Gender U
2018 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Black Pearl Eau de Toilette bottle Black Pearl Solid

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Signature EDP
This one's a proper grown-up scent, divisive as hell apparently. If you like your lavender barbershop-fresh but with a woody, spicy, incense-heavy twist (and maybe a hint of Savlon), you're in for a treat. If you want sweet, this ain't it.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Black Pearl Solid
A solid fragrance that delicately balances fresh accords with grounded undertones, perfect for those who enjoy a softer, understated scent.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Signature EDP
Black Pearl Solid

Notes

Signature
Black Pearl

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 53%
Only in Black Pearl
Chamomile 47%
Only in Black Pearl
Frankincense 100%
Shared Notes
Myrrh 33% vs 100%

Accords

Signature Black Pearl
100%
Woody
60%
98%
Amber
87%
Aromatic
80%
Lavender
77%
Fresh Spicy
70%
75%
Balsamic
60%
Smoky
Fruity
60%
55%
Oud
Musky
50%
49%
Powdery
Woody shared
100%
60%
98%
87%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
77%
70%
75%
60%
60%
Oud
55%
50%
49%

Performance

Signature Black Pearl
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Signature

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

This fragrance leans mature and refined, making it ideal for formal events and the office, provided it's applied sparingly. While some reviewers call it versatile, its woody and amber accords, coupled with strong projection, make it less suitable for casual wear or sports.

Black Pearl

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The fresh and somewhat spicy nature of the fragrance makes it suitable for cooler spring and fall days, while its subtler rise to prominence avoids overwhelming in milder winters.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Black Pearl's subtle projection makes it pleasant for casual settings and cozy dates, while its grounded accords give it a quietly confident presence.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
79%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Signature EDP
Black Pearl Solid
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