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Black Lacquer Eau de Parfum bottle Black Lacquer EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2024 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Elapid Stone Eau de Parfum bottle Elapid Stone EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Lacquer EDP
Divisive, dark, and utterly distinctive. Black Lacquer isn't for everyone, but if you're chasing that 'industrial goth meets ancient temple' vibe, you've found your signature. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's a masterpiece.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Elapid Stone EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable smoky interpretation, led by Pink Pepper, Geranium with warm spicy depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Lacquer EDP
Elapid Stone EDP

Notes

Accords

Black Lacquer Elapid Stone
100%
Woody
54%
Smoky
90%
87%
Aromatic
66%
65%
Warm Spicy
78%
64%
Vinyl
62%
Amber
42%
48%
Balsamic
46%
Rum
Woody shared
100%
54%
90%
Aromatic shared
87%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
78%
64%
Amber shared
62%
42%
48%
Rum
46%

Performance

Black Lacquer Elapid Stone
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Lacquer

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a strong, dark, and complex fragrance, making it far too intense for office wear. Its mysterious and alluring nature, coupled with its excellent longevity and projection, makes it perfect for date nights and formal evening events. It's too unique and heavy for casual daytime wear or anything active.

Elapid Stone

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the smoky, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the smoky accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Lacquer EDP
Elapid Stone EDP
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