Sur Mesure Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Sur Mesure Noir
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Vetiver Insolent Eau de Parfum bottle Vetiver Insolent

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sur Mesure Noir
A spicy chameleon of a scent that swings between 'well-dressed woody spice' and 'metallic oddity'. It's got fans and detractors, often depending on whether you're after a faithful dupe or a unique dark wood. Expect cola vibes and a bit of a pickle twist for some, but a solid, warm spice for others.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Vetiver Insolent
A truly gorgeous vetiver that takes the traditional earthy, smoky notes and elevates them with a modern, sweet-spicy twist. It's a bold, confident scent that knows its worth, perfectly balanced and utterly captivating, though some find it a bit too sweet and less vetiver-forward than the name implies.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 8%
Floral 9% 12%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 11% 11%
Sweet 14% 16%
Warm 24% 23%
Woody 24% 19%
Earthy 13% 23%
Animalic 1% 2%
Fresh 17% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sur Mesure Noir EdP
Vetiver Insolent EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 17% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 29%
Only in Sur Mesure Noir
Elemi 48% Mahonial 26%
Only in Vetiver Insolent
Iris 37% Amber 34%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 21% vs 46%

Accords

Sur Mesure Noir Vetiver Insolent
100%
Woody
64%
92%
Aromatic
100%
94%
Warm Spicy
61%
83%
Fresh Spicy
61%
51%
Earthy
68%
60%
Balsamic
45%
58%
Cinnamon
56%
Floral
54%
Powdery
50%
Amber
48%
Iris
45%
Woody shared
100%
64%
Aromatic shared
92%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
94%
61%
Fresh Spicy shared
83%
61%
Earthy shared
51%
68%
Balsamic shared
60%
45%
58%
56%
54%
Amber shared
50%
48%
45%

Performance

Sur Mesure Noir Vetiver Insolent
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sur Mesure Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, spicy, and woody profile lends itself well to cooler weather and evening events, making it ideal for dates and formal occasions. While not overpowering, its distinct character might be a bit much for a formal office setting but could work for more relaxed casual wear.

Vetiver Insolent

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

With its moderate projection and good longevity, this scent is versatile enough for many settings, particularly shining in evening and transitional seasons. The warm, earthy, and spicy accords make it especially suitable for dates and formal events, though its distinctive character might be a bit much for a conservative office.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
84%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Earthy, Woody accords and Lavender, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sur Mesure Noir
Vetiver Insolent
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