Mankind Eau de Toilette vs Blackbird Eau de Parfum

Mankind

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	££

Blackbird

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Mankind

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mankind Eau de Toilette

Mankind is a cheap and cheerful crowd-pleaser for those who like a mass-appealing fresh, woody scent, but it won't impress anyone seeking originality. Many point to similarities with YSL L'Homme and Abercrombie Fierce, making it a safe choice with acceptable performance, especially for the price.

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Our Verdict - Blackbird Eau de Parfum

This one's a wild ride. Olympic Orchids Blackbird is a polarising beast, blending photorealistic, tart blackberries with deep forest resins. It's either an evocative, natural masterpiece or a medicinal cough syrup nightmare, depending on your skin and nose. Definitely not a blind buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	3%
Floral	1%	2%
Fruity	9%	17%
Green	10%	15%
Sweet	18%	20%
Warm	20%	13%
Woody	30%	27%
Earthy	16%	10%
Animalic	6%	10%
Fresh	11%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Mankind EdT

Blackbird EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Pineapple 33% Cardamom 23% Ginger 22% Tarragon 22%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Mankind Eau de Toilette

Pineapple 33% Cardamom 23% Ginger 22% Tarragon 22%

Shared Notes

Cedar 40% vs 14%

Only in Mankind Eau de Toilette

Vetiver 37% Cinnamon 23%

Only in Blackbird Eau de Parfum

Blackberry 21% Fir Resin 18% Elemi 13% Musk 11% Hay 11% Amber 11%

Only in Mankind Eau de Toilette

Oakmoss 27% Musk 26% Sandalwood 25% Tonka Bean 22%

Accords

Mankind Eau de Toilette Blackbird Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

63%

Fruity

98%

82%

Aromatic

85%

Fresh Spicy

78%

65%

Sweet

71%

69%

Warm Spicy

Conifer

68%

60%

Earthy

54%

Powdery

50%

Fresh

54%

Balsamic

54%

49%

Musky

52%

51%

Mossy

Green

50%

Woody shared

100%

Fruity shared

63%

98%

Aromatic shared

82%

85%

Fresh Spicy

78%

Sweet shared

65%

71%

Warm Spicy

69%

Conifer

68%

Earthy

60%

Powdery

54%

Fresh shared

50%

54%

Balsamic

54%

Musky shared

49%

52%

Mossy

51%

Green

50%

Performance

Mankind Eau de Toilette Blackbird Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mankind Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office

Its fresh, clean, and woody profile, combined with moderate longevity and sillage, makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the gym. It's often recommended for office use due to its non-offensive nature, and several users find it appropriate for dates while acknowledging its lack of uniqueness for formal settings.

Blackbird Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Blackbird's strong sillage and intense, natural profile make it a bit much for the office. However, its unique and sensual character makes it ideal for dates or casual outdoor activities where its forest-berry vibe can truly shine. Its robust, long-lasting nature means it's best reserved for situations where you want to make a statement.