89%
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Black Soul Imperial Eau de Parfum bottle Black Soul Imperial
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2011 Year -
£ Price Tier £
Q Uomo Eau de Parfum bottle Q Uomo

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Black Soul Imperial
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Soul Imperial
Divisive and unapologetically unique, Black Soul Imperial is a cheapie that splits opinions. Some find it a hidden gem, others an unpleasant mess of sweet rubber and chemicals. Either way, it's certainly not boring.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Q Uomo
This Armaf offering is an unusual one - obscure, divisive, and a bit of a mystery clone. You might love it for its unique character and value for money, but be warned, some might not get it at all. It's a cheapie with personality, apparently one 'ya mom fancies too'.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 20%
Floral 0% 3%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 6% 7%
Sweet 14% 10%
Warm 29% 23%
Woody 14% 12%
Earthy 19% 16%
Animalic 11% 15%
Fresh 17% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Soul Imperial EdP
Q Uomo EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Leather 36% vs 39%
Amber 31% vs 30%
Only in Black Soul Imperial
Woody 32%
Only in Q Uomo
Cedar 30%

Accords

Black Soul Imperial Q Uomo
100%
Warm Spicy
87%
80%
Coffee
100%
73%
Leather
72%
67%
Green
66%
Amber
48%
66%
Woody
48%
52%
Citrus
65%
58%
Animalic
51%
57%
Aromatic
54%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
87%
Coffee shared
80%
100%
Leather shared
73%
72%
67%
Amber shared
66%
48%
Woody shared
66%
48%
Citrus shared
52%
65%
Animalic shared
58%
51%
Aromatic shared
57%
54%

Performance

Black Soul Imperial Q Uomo
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Soul Imperial

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and distinctive, dark profile, this fragrance leans away from office wear. It's better suited for evenings and dates where its unique character can shine, and some users even found it good for clubbing due to its excellent performance.

Q Uomo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its medium projection and longevity make it ideal for the office, as it sits closer to the skin, as noted in reviews. The warm and aromatic accords are versatile enough for casual wear, though less suited for very formal events or active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
85%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Coffee, Leather accords and Coffee, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Soul Imperial
Q Uomo
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