Avant Eau de Parfum bottle Avant
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2022 Year 2018
£ Price Tier £
Only You Black Eau de Toilette bottle Only You Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Avant Eau de Parfum
This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. While some find its smoky take on a classic DNA a bargain, a significant chunk of folks reckon it smells like burnt sausages, dirty campfires, or rotten veg. Definitely not a blind buy unless you're feeling adventurous and have ten quid to spare.
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Our Verdict - Only You Black Eau de Toilette
This budget-friendly scent delivers a warm, spicy hit that punches above its weight for the price. Don't expect beastly performance, but it's a solid everyday choice if you're after that Givenchy Gentleman-esque vibe without breaking the bank.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 10%
Floral 13% 11%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 16% 20%
Sweet 5% 5%
Warm 13% 20%
Woody 16% 21%
Earthy 18% 22%
Animalic 7% 0%
Fresh 21% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Avant EdP
Only You Black EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 36% vs 29%
Only in Avant Eau de Parfum
Lemon 35% Green 28%
Only in Only You Black Eau de Toilette
Cardamom 47% Pepper 24%
Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 41%
Only in Avant Eau de Parfum
Pepper 47% Jasmine 28%
Only in Only You Black Eau de Toilette
Green 35% Geranium 24%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 43% vs 25%
Patchouli 30% vs 50%
Only in Avant Eau de Parfum
Musk 26%
Only in Only You Black Eau de Toilette
Woody 25%

Accords

Avant Eau de Parfum Only You Black Eau de Toilette
100%
Citrus
48%
47%
Warm Spicy
100%
80%
Fresh Spicy
58%
75%
Aromatic
73%
Patchouli
74%
Lavender
65%
60%
Woody
58%
58%
Green
58%
52%
Earthy
48%
Citrus shared
100%
48%
Warm Spicy shared
47%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
58%
Aromatic shared
75%
73%
74%
65%
Woody shared
60%
58%
Green shared
58%
58%
Earthy shared
52%
48%

Performance

Avant Eau de Parfum Only You Black Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Avant Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its intensely smoky character makes it a bit much for a formal setting or the office, but its fresh, energetic opening suits casual wear and even sport. The divisive nature of the smoke means it's a risky pick for a date, but could work if your date enjoys an unusual smoky scent.

Only You Black Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its warm spicy character and modest performance make it best suited for casual wear or dates where close proximity is desired. It's too soft for formal events and not fresh enough for sport, while its dark, cosy feel makes it less ideal for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
90%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Avant Eau de Parfum
Only You Black Eau de Toilette
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