Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum vs Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Extrait Extrait

Black Vanilla

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2017	Year	2015
££	Price Tier	££

Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Divisive and misleadingly named, Black Vanilla is more 'Baby Powder Violet' than 'Dark Vanilla'. Expect a hefty dose of powdery floral notes with a vanilla undercurrent, rather than a rich gourmand. Not a safe blind buy, especially for men, despite its unisex billing.

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Our Verdict - Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Extrait Extrait

This Ylang Ylang Extrait is a perplexing blend; intensely rich and creamy but surprisingly lacking in the performance you'd expect from an extrait. It's a love-it-or-leave-it affair, with some finding it a bold, beautiful floral while others are left underwhelmed by its projection and longevity.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	2%
Floral	31%	34%
Fruity	20%	28%
Green	6%	5%
Sweet	38%	40%
Warm	4%	4%
Woody	1%	0%
Earthy	2%	0%
Animalic	12%	14%
Fresh	13%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Black Vanilla EdP

Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Extrait Extrait

Notes

Only in Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Peach 28% Blackcurrant 27% Coconut 25% Bergamot 20%

Only in Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Extrait Extrait

Fruity 51% Pear 49%

Shared Notes

Rose 30% vs 36%

Only in Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Violet 38% Jasmine 31%

Only in Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Extrait Extrait

Ylang-Ylang 63%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 59% vs 55%

Musk 40% vs 44%

Accords

Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Extrait Extrait

100%

Vanilla

61%

63%

Sweet

100%

Yellow Floral

92%

91%

Powdery

50%

78%

Fruity

84%

60%

Violet Floral

58%

Musky

51%

46%

Rose

58%

56%

Floral

44%

Woody

55%

52%

Coconut

46%

White Floral

Vanilla shared

100%

61%

Sweet shared

63%

100%

Yellow Floral

92%

Powdery shared

91%

50%

Fruity shared

78%

84%

Violet Floral

60%

Musky shared

58%

51%

Rose shared

46%

58%

Floral shared

56%

44%

Woody

55%

Coconut

52%

White Floral

46%

Performance

Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Extrait Extrait

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its powdery and strong sillage makes it less ideal for a formal office setting where subtlety is key. The comforting, feminine-leaning profile, often described as 'clean' or 'soft', suits casual wear or dates, though its potency requires light application. It's too heavy for sport and lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Extrait Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Winter

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Despite being an extrait, community reviews suggest intimate sillage and moderate longevity, making it less disruptive for proximity. Its rich, sweet, and floral profile is best suited for evening wear or cooler weather events, lending itself well to dates and formal occasions.