Black Intensitive Aoud Eau de Parfum vs Levantium Eau de Toilette

Black Intensitive Aoud

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2008	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Intensitive Aoud Eau de Parfum

This one's a divisive beast. Many find it an 'intensive' experience: a bold, unapologetic take on rose-oud that's both lauded for its power and loathed for its 'soapy' or 'hair spray' notes. Proceed with caution, and definitely sample first.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Levantium Eau de Toilette

Levantium is a bold, divisive beast. You'll either adore its complex, herbal-spicy-oud blend or find yourself questioning what hit you. Definitely one to sample before committing, as it's not a safe blind buy for anyone.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	9%
Floral	26%	27%
Fruity	16%	6%
Green	12%	20%
Sweet	29%	16%
Warm	27%	28%
Woody	2%	2%
Earthy	6%	9%
Animalic	5%	7%
Fresh	9%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Black Intensitive Aoud EdP

Levantium EdT

Notes

Only in Black Intensitive Aoud Eau de Parfum

Clove 35% Peach 33% Pimiento 32%

Only in Levantium Eau de Toilette

Saffron 33% Wormwood 26% Artemisia 22% Bergamot 19%

Shared Notes

Rose 29% vs 20%

Jasmine 14% vs 12%

Violet 14% vs 12%

Only in Black Intensitive Aoud Eau de Parfum

Saffron 23% Sugar Cane 19%

Only in Levantium Eau de Toilette

Clove 16% Cardamom 14% Ylang-Ylang 12% Peach 12%

Accords

Black Intensitive Aoud Eau de Parfum Levantium Eau de Toilette

100%

Warm Spicy

100%

88%

Oud

64%

87%

Rose

58%

78%

Woody

82%

Aromatic

61%

55%

Sweet

Amber

55%

54%

Powdery

54%

47%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Floral

48%

Metallic

45%

Patchouli

46%

44%

Leather

Warm Spicy shared

100%

Oud shared

88%

64%

Rose shared

87%

58%

Woody shared

78%

82%

Aromatic

61%

Sweet

55%

Amber

55%

Powdery shared

54%

Fresh Spicy shared

47%

52%

Floral

52%

Metallic shared

48%

45%

Patchouli

46%

Leather

44%

Performance

Black Intensitive Aoud Eau de Parfum Levantium Eau de Toilette

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Intensitive Aoud Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense, spicy-oud profile make it overwhelming for office environments, but it suits dates and formal events where making a statement is desired. It's too heavy and sophisticated for casual wear or sport.

Levantium Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Spring Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its bold, warm spicy and oud accords lend themselves to cooler weather and evening wear, making it excellent for formal events and dates. While it has moderate longevity and sillage for an EDT, its intensity might be too much for casual or office settings.