Serge Noire Eau de Parfum vs Platinum Edition Oud Eau de Parfum
Serge Noire EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Platinum Edition Oud EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Serge Noire is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a challenging opening that veers into body odour territory for some, but if you can push through, it transforms into an incredibly deep, sexy, and artistic blend of dark spices and woods. Definitely not a blind buy.
If you're after a warm, spicy oud that manages to be both smooth and intriguing, this is definitely one to sniff out. It's got that undeniable unisex appeal, offering a rich but surprisingly wearable oriental experience.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The explosive clove-cinnamon spice over a smoky incense and resinous woody drydown reads heaviest in winter, the anchor season, with autumn a close extension. The heat and density keep it well off the spring and summer shelves.
Occasions
A pushy, artistic statement scent with strong projection suits date nights and formal cool-weather evenings where presence is welcome. The challenging, near-savoury opening makes it a poor office or sport choice.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy-oud profile makes it excellent for dates or formal events, offering a luxurious and inviting aura. While a bit rich for daily office wear, its surprising wearability in controlled environments means it's not completely out of the question for more creative workplaces.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, woody, amber
Adds myrrh and oud, drops cinnamon and clove
Where to buy
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