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    Side by side

    In Black vs. Red Vetiver

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Red Vetiver rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: In Black vs. Red Vetiver
    In BlackRed Vetiver
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20112008
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerGuillaume FlavignyPierre Montale
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    In Black

    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Earthy

    Red Vetiver

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Patchouli

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black PepperGrapefruitNeroli
    Grapefruit
    Heart
    Resinous NotesGeranium
    Elemi ResinBlack Pepper
    Base
    VetiverCedarwoodBenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli
    CedarwoodVetiverPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: In Black vs. Red Vetiver
    In BlackRed Vetiver
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    In Black is a layered piece: citrus-heat up top, resin warmth in the middle, and a woody-vanillic base that stays close. Not for those who want a quiet scent, but those who want contrast will find it.In Black
    It's linear, and that's the point. Once the grapefruit burns off, you're in vetiver territory for the long haul. Some call it a flaw. Others call it a signature.Red Vetiver

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: In Black vs. Red Vetiver
    In BlackRed Vetiver
    0.27 oz$15.39fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$11.19fragrancenet$64.95fragranceshop

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