Black Eau de Parfum bottle Black
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2019
£ Price Tier ££££
Royal Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Sapphire

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black
A solid, versatile citrus-woody fragrance that punches above its weight for the price. Don't expect fireworks, but it's a dependable all-rounder for those who appreciate clean, understated elegance.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Royal Sapphire
This is a mass-appealing, high-quality white floral that's either a revelation or a niche clone of YSL MYSLF, depending on who you ask. It’s expensive, but surprisingly versatile and a bit of a crowd-pleaser.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 31%
Floral 28% 30%
Fruity 4% 5%
Green 8% 4%
Sweet 16% 22%
Warm 3% 5%
Woody 17% 13%
Earthy 12% 17%
Animalic 3% 6%
Fresh 21% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black EdP
Royal Sapphire EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 34% vs 57%
Bergamot 31% vs 42%
Only in Black
Lemon 34%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 29% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 27% vs 23%
Amber 23% vs 33%

Accords

Black Royal Sapphire
100%
Citrus
100%
68%
White Floral
82%
78%
Woody
57%
47%
Amber
58%
54%
Mossy
44%
52%
Powdery
49%
Fresh
48%
Earthy
44%
47%
Aromatic
Sweet
45%
Animalic
44%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
White Floral shared
68%
82%
Woody shared
78%
57%
Amber shared
47%
58%
Mossy shared
54%
44%
52%
49%
Earthy shared
48%
44%
47%
45%
44%

Performance

Black Royal Sapphire
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, fresh, and slightly masculine profile makes it excellent for casual wear and the office, where it won't overpower. While it might lack the boldness for a formal event, its fresh versatility means it can easily transition from day to evening.

Royal Sapphire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its clean, refined profile and moderate projection, this fragrance is perfect for daily wear, including the office. While versatile enough for a date or casual outing, its elegant nature might feel slightly underdressed for very formal events. Its freshness is somewhat heavy for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
91%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Amber accords and Jasmine, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black
Royal Sapphire
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