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    Castiamanti vs. Blackbird

    Very similar
    Blackbird by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes bottle

    Blackbird

    Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
    Eau de Parfum2013
    New comparison

    Castiamanti peaks in winter, while Blackbird belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Castiamanti vs. Blackbird
    CastiamantiBlackbird
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMaurizio CerizzaDr. Ellen Covey
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Castiamanti

    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Rose
    Oud
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Smoky

    Blackbird

    Fruity
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Conifer
    Balsamic
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MyrtleSaffronBay Leaf
    Himalayan blackberry
    Heart
    RoseJasmine
    BlackberryElemiBalsam Fir
    Base
    VanillaOudAmberIncenseLabdanumWhite Musk
    HayAmberMuskCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Castiamanti vs. Blackbird
    CastiamantiBlackbird
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    The opening is precious. Almost too delicate. Then the honeyed rose kicks in and it becomes something else entirely, a warm, resinous statement that owns the room without ever raising its voice.Castiamanti
    Blackberry and fir are not subtle notes, they're here to announce themselves. The tart edge splits the room: some find it electrifying, others find it sharp. That charge is the whole point.Blackbird