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Or Black Eau de Toilette bottle Or Black EDT
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1981 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££
Aoud Lemon Mint Eau de Parfum bottle Aoud Lemon Mint EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Or Black EDT
A brooding, vintage chypre-leather that radiates gravitas and complexity far above its budget price. Not for the faint of heart, Or Black is a moody, mossy statement piece for those who appreciate the old school.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Aoud Lemon Mint EDP
This one sparks strong opinions - you'll either love it or hate it, with very little middle ground. Many call it a unique compliment-getter, while others find it a scrubber. Definitely don't blind buy; sample it and see which camp you fall into.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Or Black EDT
Aoud Lemon Mint EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 35% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Amber 16% vs 16%
Musk 16% vs 10%
Vetiver 16% vs 24%

Accords

Or Black Aoud Lemon Mint
Citrus
100%
70%
Aromatic
87%
85%
Amber
Oud
85%
Almond
83%
75%
Woody
61%
70%
Leather
40%
Fresh Spicy
66%
Vanilla
64%
Nutty
62%
60%
Musky
Sweet
58%
Patchouli
58%
50%
Earthy
40%
Mossy
100%
Aromatic shared
70%
87%
85%
Oud
85%
83%
Woody shared
75%
61%
70%
Fresh Spicy shared
40%
66%
64%
62%
60%
58%
58%
50%
40%

Performance

Or Black Aoud Lemon Mint
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Or Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Or Black's resinous, leathery and mossy character is ideal for cooler weather, making it excel in fall and winter. Its aromatic and spicy nuances also make it suitable for brisk spring days, but it can feel heavy for the heat of summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With moderate projection and a bold, complex profile, Or Black stands out for casual and evening wear, and works for confident date nights or formal events. Its vintage fougere-leather aura is too intense for sports or light situations, but can fit in a refined office setting with discretion.

Aoud Lemon Mint

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its beast-mode performance and strong sillage, though appreciated by many, make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key. Conversely, its unique profile and enthusiastic compliments from reviewers suggest it's a solid choice for casual outings and dates, even adaptable for sport due to its bold freshness.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Or Black EDT
Aoud Lemon Mint EDP
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