Sensuous Eau de Parfum vs Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

Sensuous

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2008	Year	2012
££	Price Tier	££

Black XS L'Exces

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sensuous Eau de Parfum

Estee Lauder's Sensuous is a divisive one: some adore its unique woody-honey vibe, finding it a comforting 'warm hug', whilst others find it outdated, chalky, or just 'meh'. It's currently back in stock after a brief scare, but reports suggest it might not be the powerhouse it once was.

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Our Verdict - Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

This one's a divisive banger; you'll either get grape bubblegum and good times, or Windex and disappointment. When it lands, though, it's a confident, sexy head-turner that lasts ages and pulls compliments. An absolute shame it's discontinued.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	8%
Floral	35%	36%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	3%	4%
Sweet	28%	31%
Warm	15%	21%
Woody	22%	11%
Earthy	7%	3%
Animalic	7%	5%
Fresh	5%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sensuous EdP

Black XS L'Exces EdP

Notes

Only in Sensuous Eau de Parfum

Lily 35% Jasmine 33% Magnolia 32%

Only in Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

Pepper 51% Neroli 49%

Only in Sensuous Eau de Parfum

Woody 43% Amber 35% Ylang-Ylang 23%

Only in Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

Jasmine 39% Rose 35% Night Blooming Cereus 26%

Only in Sensuous Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 31% Honey 29% Pepper 24% Mandarin 16%

Only in Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 57% Cashmere Wood 43%

Accords

Sensuous Eau de Parfum Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

55%

51%

White Floral

100%

52%

Fresh Spicy

76%

Vanilla

69%

60%

Honey

Rose

57%

52%

Amber

52%

Warm Spicy

45%

52%

Powdery

51%

Floral

52%

50%

Sweet

Citrus

50%

Musky

45%

Balsamic

45%

Woody shared

100%

55%

White Floral shared

51%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

52%

76%

Vanilla

69%

Honey

60%

Rose

57%

Amber

52%

Warm Spicy shared

52%

45%

Powdery

52%

Floral shared

51%

52%

Sweet

50%

Citrus

50%

Musky

45%

Balsamic

45%

Performance

Sensuous Eau de Parfum Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sensuous Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and warm, comforting accords make it a solid choice for office and casual wear, providing a subtle presence. Many consider it an 'office safe' scent given its clean, unobtrusive nature. However, it's generally considered too soft for an impact on dates or formal events, and definitely not suited for sport.

Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

Its exceptional lasting power and strong sillage mean it's probably too much for the office but perfect for dates and nights out. The rich vanilla and white floral accords lend themselves well to cooler weather casual wear and make it a bold choice for special evenings.