Silver Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Silver Blue
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2007
££ Price Tier ££
Black Tourmaline Eau de Parfum bottle Black Tourmaline

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Silver Blue
Don't let the name fool you, there's nothing 'blue' about this. It's a big, loud amber-caramel scent with beast-mode performance that's bound to turn heads. Some find it a touch synthetic, but if you love bold, sweet woody fragrances, this is a crowd-pleaser and excellent value.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Black Tourmaline
Olivier Durbano's Black Tourmaline is an absolute beast of a scent, a divisive masterpiece that some call pure art and others find challenging. Expect a dark, smoky, and utterly unique experience that definitely isn't for those who play it safe with their fragrance. You'll either adore its intensity or run a mile.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 2%
Floral 2% 1%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 12% 9%
Warm 30% 28%
Woody 25% 28%
Earthy 32% 30%
Animalic 4% 19%
Fresh 6% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Silver Blue EdP
Black Tourmaline EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 32% vs 27%
Oakmoss 30% vs 28%
Only in Silver Blue
Woody 36%
Only in Black Tourmaline
Amber 22% Musk 21%

Accords

Silver Blue Black Tourmaline
100%
Amber
79%
98%
Woody
90%
85%
Caramel
72%
Warm Spicy
77%
Aromatic
64%
60%
Earthy
50%
58%
Patchouli
47%
56%
Mossy
48%
Leather
56%
Oud
55%
54%
Sweet
51%
Citrus
49%
Balsamic
Amber shared
100%
79%
Woody shared
98%
90%
85%
Warm Spicy shared
72%
77%
64%
Earthy shared
60%
50%
Patchouli shared
58%
47%
Mossy shared
56%
48%
56%
Oud
55%
54%
51%
49%

Performance

Silver Blue Black Tourmaline
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Silver Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and longevity make it inappropriate for most office settings, but it's a stellar choice for evening dates due to its seductive warmth. It can be worn casually, especially in colder weather, and might suit certain formal occasions if applied with a very light hand. Definitely avoid for sport.

Black Tourmaline

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This powerful, smoky, and long-lasting scent is too assertive for the office but incredibly intriguing for a mysterious date night. Its strong, dark character makes it fitting for formal events, though its artful edge might be lost in mundane casual settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
84%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Woody, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Silver Blue
Black Tourmaline
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