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    Black Amber vs. Geisha Noire Eau de Parfum

    Very similar
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Amber vs. Geisha Noire Eau de Parfum
    Black AmberGeisha Noire Eau de Parfum
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20112007
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerFabrice PellegrinMaria McElroy
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Amber

    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy

    Geisha Noire Eau de Parfum

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Animalic
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LabdanumSeaweedDavana
    Heart
    IncenseCedarJava VetiverTobacco Blossom
    Tonka Bean
    Base
    AmbergrisStyraxPatchouliVanillaSandalwood
    VanillaSandalwoodBlack Amber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Amber vs. Geisha Noire Eau de Parfum
    Black AmberGeisha Noire Eau de Parfum
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Amber can go syrupy, synthetic, or loud. Black Amber does none of that. It's thick and resinous but wears close, almost intimate. The seaweed keeps it honest.Black Amber
    Some fragrances announce themselves. This one settles into your day like it was always part of it. The vanilla doesn't scream, it whispers against black amber and woody warmth until you can't.Geisha Noire Eau de Parfum