Watch Eau de Parfum vs Black Eau de Parfum

Watch

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2002	Year	2011
££	Price Tier	££

Black

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Watch

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Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Watch

This one is a divisive powerhouse: a rich, syrupy floral-fruity with a bubblegum tuberose heart. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you adore heady white florals and a sweet, tenacious sillage, Watch will be your next obsession.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Black

Don't be fooled by the 'Black' moniker and bottle - this is a beautifully balanced white floral, often mistaken for a more traditional amber. It's a creamy, powdery delight, though some find it lacks originality or sillage for the price point. A love-it-or-find-it-just-okay kind of scent.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	18%
Floral	31%	31%
Fruity	23%	14%
Green	1%	2%
Sweet	43%	34%
Warm	6%	7%
Woody	0%	1%
Earthy	1%	2%
Animalic	13%	10%
Fresh	8%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Watch EdP

Black EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Plum 34% vs 40%

Only in Watch

Peach 40% Mandarin 26%

Only in Black

Bitter Orange 34% Lemon 25%

Shared Notes

Tuberose 32% vs 29%

Ylang-Ylang 27% vs 28%

Jasmine 22% vs 24%

Neroli 18% vs 18%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 63% vs 26%

Musk 36% vs 21%

Only in Black

Powdery 29% Benzoin 23%

Accords

Watch Black

100%

White Floral

100%

80%

Tuberose

71%

79%

Sweet

70%

76%

Fruity

58%

52%

Powdery

76%

72%

Vanilla

63%

66%

Yellow Floral

69%

45%

Citrus

65%

Amber

49%

48%

Animalic

45%

Woody

47%

White Floral shared

100%

Tuberose shared

80%

71%

Sweet shared

79%

70%

Fruity shared

76%

58%

Powdery shared

52%

76%

Vanilla shared

72%

63%

Yellow Floral shared

66%

69%

Citrus shared

45%

65%

Amber

49%

Animalic

48%

Woody shared

45%

47%

Performance

Watch Black

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Watch

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, often described as 'atomic' or 'weapons-grade', make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, its rich, sweet, and sensual character, particularly with the prominent white florals and vanilla, shines on dates and formal evenings, evoking a romantic and luxurious feel. It can work casually for those who enjoy a bold statement.

Black

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and elegant, creamy floral profile make it suitable for a date or formal evening, creating an inviting aura without being overpowering. While some wear it to the office, its sweetness and richness might be a bit much for close-quarter professional settings, lowering its office score.