Tuxedo Eau de Parfum bottle Tuxedo
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Black Tie Affair Eau de Parfum bottle Black Tie Affair

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tuxedo
Divisive yet adored, Tuxedo by YSL is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a sophisticated, spicy marvel; for others, it's a weak, overpriced miss. Sample before you commit to this hyped scent.
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Our Verdict - Black Tie Affair
A divisive scent that aims for high-class but splits opinion. While many laud its sophisticated drydown and value, others recoil from a harsh opening and 'wet dirty laundry' phase. Best sampled firsthand rather than blind bought.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 10%
Floral 20% 19%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 15% 15%
Sweet 15% 14%
Warm 19% 19%
Woody 7% 7%
Earthy 14% 15%
Animalic 8% 9%
Fresh 21% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tuxedo EdP
Black Tie Affair EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet Leaf 41% vs 41%
Coriander 30% vs 27%
Bergamot 28% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Rose 37% vs 33%
Pepper 36% vs 39%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 36% vs 37%
Vanilla 32% vs 28%
Ambergris 31% vs 34%

Accords

Tuxedo Black Tie Affair
100%
Patchouli
100%
85%
Amber
92%
87%
Vanilla
74%
81%
Ozonic
68%
81%
Fresh Spicy
79%
80%
Warm Spicy
81%
76%
Balsamic
76%
75%
Woody
74%
71%
Rose
58%
68%
Aquatic
Animalic
67%
Patchouli shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
85%
92%
Vanilla shared
87%
74%
Ozonic shared
81%
68%
Fresh Spicy shared
81%
79%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
81%
Balsamic shared
76%
76%
Woody shared
75%
74%
Rose shared
71%
58%
68%
67%

Performance

Tuxedo Black Tie Affair
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tuxedo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, spicy, and subtly sweet profile, alongside its often-reported moderate projection and longevity (though this varies wildly), makes it perfect for date nights and formal events. While some wear it casually, its refined nature leans away from everyday office or sport use, where it might feel a bit too 'dressed up'.

Black Tie Affair

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and formal, elegant scent profile make it wholly unsuitable for office or casual wear. This is designed for colder weather, evening events, and dressy occasions like formal gatherings or romantic dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
98%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Patchouli, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tuxedo
Black Tie Affair
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