Black
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1999 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Tobacco Flirting With Vanilla
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Which Should You Buy?
Ferrari Black is a tricky one. Many love its fruity-sweet vanilla aroma, especially for the price, but the truly shocking performance often turns that love into frustration. It's a crowd-pleaser that just doesn't stick around.
If you're after a cherry-tobacco-vanilla hit but Side Effect is a bit too much, this is a smooth, sophisticated alternative. It might lack a bit of originality for some, but it's a classy act that many will appreciate.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 10% |
| Floral | 16% | 19% |
| Fruity | 18% | 18% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 31% | 33% |
| Warm | 22% | 23% |
| Woody | 8% | 6% |
| Earthy | 3% | 7% |
| Animalic | 8% | 2% |
| Fresh | 15% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its poor longevity and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual wear or situations where you don't need a scent to last, like a short gym session. It's too fleeting for formal events but its pleasant, inoffensive nature works for offices if reapplied.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its sweet, warm tobacco and vanilla profile, combined with decent projection in the opening, makes it ideal for dates and evening events. While not overly loud, it's a bit too rich for a typical office environment or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, White Floral accords and Cinnamon, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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