84%
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Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum bottle Colors Man Black
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2019 Year -
£ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum
This cheapie is a genuine head-scratcher. Most reckon it's a fantastic, warm, spicy scent that absolutely punches above its weight, but the performance is a full-on lottery, ranging from abysmal skin-scent to surprisingly beastly. A true 'your mileage may vary' kind of fragrance.
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Our Verdict - Macau Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme (2009) - cardamom, lavender and vetiver translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 35%
Floral 6% 20%
Fruity 1% 10%
Green 7% 20%
Sweet 8% 35%
Warm 31% 80%
Woody 20% 55%
Earthy 23% 35%
Animalic 9% 20%
Fresh 12% 40%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Colors Man Black EdP
Macau EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 42%
Only in Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum
Pepper 41% Nutmeg 35%
Only in Macau Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 58%
Shared Notes
Lavender 24% vs 41%
Only in Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 27% Suede 24% Vetiver 24%
Only in Macau Eau de Parfum
Cedar 33% Cumin 26%

Accords

Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum Macau Eau de Parfum
100%
Fresh Spicy
50%
50%
Warm Spicy
90%
47%
Aromatic
85%
69%
Oud
47%
Woody
65%
61%
Vanilla
Lavender
55%
54%
Powdery
50%
Amber
40%
46%
Patchouli
45%
Musky
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
50%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
90%
Aromatic shared
47%
85%
Oud
69%
Woody shared
47%
65%
61%
55%
54%
Amber shared
50%
40%
46%
45%

Performance

Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum Macau Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, woody, and spicy character makes it perfect for dates and evening casual events, with many reviewers specifically recommending it for intimate settings. While some find its performance strong enough for other occasions, the widespread reports of poor projection temper its suitability for office or formal wear.

Macau Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Cardamom-lavender-vetiver wears warmest autumn and cool spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Date night, evening, casual evening, formal.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
82%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Lavender, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum
Macau Eau de Parfum
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