Black XS
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Golden Rule
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This perfume is a divisive one. While some find it to be a unique, sexy, and addictive blend of dark fruits and cacao, others are let down by its perceived weakness and lack of longevity compared to its predecessor. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, often depending on skin chemistry and expectations.
This one's a divisive floral-fruity-vanilla. Many love its bright, creamy blend, seeing it as a tropical, elevated version of popular scents. However, a significant number find it generic, shrill, or even nauseating, detecting a strong, sometimes 'soapy' white floral note.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 11% |
| Floral | 18% | 23% |
| Fruity | 17% | 18% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 35% | 40% |
| Warm | 15% | 11% |
| Woody | 15% | 9% |
| Earthy | 5% | 2% |
| Animalic | 0% | 3% |
| Fresh | 10% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and seductive, dark profile mean it's ideal for dates and evening events where you want to make a statement without overpowering. However, its perceived weakness by some users makes it less suitable for formal settings requiring strong projection, and it's certainly not a sport fragrance.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its sweet, tropical, and white floral accords make it ideal for casual and date settings, especially in warmer weather. The varied performance reports suggest it's not universally long-lasting enough for all-day formal events, and could be too sweet for an office environment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Fruity accords and Sandalwood, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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