Black to Black Eau de Parfum bottle Black to Black
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Shades Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Shades Wood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black to Black Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive powerhouse, absolutely not for the faint of heart. If you're a fan of bold rose-ouds with nuclear performance, Black to Black is a must-try - just be warned it can fill a room and some find it overbearing.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Shades Wood Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Beast mode performance and a high-end vibe for peanuts, IF you can get past the rough opening and you're well-versed in Middle Eastern rose-oud combos. Otherwise, you might just get a headache.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 13%
Floral 27% 29%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 3% 7%
Sweet 19% 12%
Warm 31% 41%
Woody 9% 3%
Earthy 18% 9%
Animalic 10% 7%
Fresh 8% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black to Black EdP
Shades Wood EdP

Notes

Only in Black to Black Eau de Parfum
Saffron 38% Clove 32% Bergamot 30%
Only in Shades Wood Eau de Parfum
Rose 45% Geranium 30% Citrus 25%
Only in Black to Black Eau de Parfum
Rose 37% Patchouli 24% Amber 21% Jasmine 19%
Only in Shades Wood Eau de Parfum
Clove 39% Cumin 34% Pepper 27%

Accords

Black to Black Eau de Parfum Shades Wood Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
80%
98%
Rose
85%
85%
Oud
77%
62%
Woody
79%
78%
Leather
57%
Patchouli
Aromatic
56%
55%
Floral
54%
Animalic
51%
Powdery
47%
50%
Citrus
49%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
80%
Rose shared
98%
85%
Oud shared
85%
77%
Woody shared
62%
79%
78%
57%
56%
55%
54%
Powdery shared
51%
47%
Citrus shared
50%
49%

Performance

Black to Black Eau de Parfum Shades Wood Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black to Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its beast-mode projection and incredible longevity make this far too potent for office wear or casual daytime use. It absolutely shines in formal evening settings or on a date night where its luxurious and bold character can make a statement.

Shades Wood Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its beast-mode performance and strong oud-rose profile, Shades Wood is best suited for colder weather and evening events. It's far too intense for the office or gym, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal gathering.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
84%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Rose, Clove notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black to Black Eau de Parfum
Shades Wood Eau de Parfum
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