Black Tie
Bath & Body WorksCologne2022
Side by side
Black Tie vs. Clean Slate
Is Black Tie better than Clean Slate?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Shared notes
Sandalwood
woody
This match is computed by our similarity model. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Black Tie and Clean Slate?
| Black Tie | Clean Slate | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Cologne |
| Launched | 2022 | 2021 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Tie and Clean Slate smell?
Black Tie
Herbal
Aromatic
Soft Spicy
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Clean Slate
Fresh
Aquatic
Citrus
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Tie and Clean Slate share?
Top
Sage
Citruses
Heart
Tonka Bean
Blue Sage
Base
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Tie or Clean Slate?
| Black Tie | Clean Slate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Tie and Clean Slate?
Black Tie stays close to the skin. Not the cologne that fills a room, the one someone standing beside you notices and leans into. Three notes, done well.Black Tie
Here's the thing about Clean Slate: Fresh, clean, uncomplicated. Some people want fragrance to be art. Some want it to be armor. Clean Slate takes a different approach.Clean Slate
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