Oars and Yours, Venice bottle Oars and Yours, Venice
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2025 Year 2018
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Only You Black Eau de Toilette bottle Only You Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oars and Yours, Venice
If aquatics usually make you run for the hills, this one could be your surprising summer fling. It's an easy-going, well-blended wear that carves its own path without trying too hard to be groundbreaking. No, it's not a beast, but it's genuinely pleasant.
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Our Verdict - Only You Black
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 15% 10%
Floral 11% 11%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 8% 20%
Sweet 3% 5%
Warm 18% 20%
Woody 22% 21%
Earthy 24% 22%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 25% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oars and Yours, Venice
Only You Black EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 29%
Only in Oars and Yours, Venice
Sea Water 50%
Only in Only You Black
Cardamom 47% Pepper 24%
Shared Notes
Geranium 40% vs 23%
Only in Oars and Yours, Venice
Pepper 60%
Only in Only You Black
Lavender 41% Green 35%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 44% vs 50%
Vetiver 33% vs 25%
Only in Oars and Yours, Venice
Cedar 22%
Only in Only You Black
Woody 25%

Accords

Oars and Yours, Venice Only You Black
100%
Woody
58%
80%
Warm Spicy
100%
96%
Patchouli
74%
82%
Earthy
48%
74%
Fresh Spicy
58%
65%
Aromatic
73%
Lavender
65%
Green
58%
50%
Balsamic
Citrus
48%
Woody shared
100%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
100%
Patchouli shared
96%
74%
Earthy shared
82%
48%
Fresh Spicy shared
74%
58%
Aromatic shared
65%
73%
65%
58%
50%
48%

Performance

Oars and Yours, Venice Only You Black
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oars and Yours, Venice

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

This scent is a versatile daily wearer, especially well-suited for warmer months, making it perfect for casual outings and even the office. Its clean, non-intrusive character means it performs well in varied settings without being overpowering.

Only You Black

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
89%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
89%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Patchouli, Earthy accords and Pepper, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oars and Yours, Venice
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