Black Calamus
Carner BarcelonaEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Black Calamus vs. Embers
Is Black Calamus better than Embers?
Black Calamus projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LabdanumBlack PepperIncense
amberwoodyfresh spicywarm spicybalsamicsmoky
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The essentials
What's different between Black Calamus and Embers?
| Black Calamus | Embers | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Shyamala Maisondieu |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Black Calamus and Embers smell?
Black Calamus
Amber
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Embers
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Calamus and Embers share?
Top
CalamusBlack PepperPapyrusMoroccan coriander seed
ClovePink PepperNutmeg
Heart
LabdanumRoseOsmanthus
IncenseLabdanumJasmineFreesia
Base
OudIncenseJuniperVanilla
Woody NotesPeru BalsamStyrax
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperJuniperMoroccan coriander seed
ClovePink PepperNutmeg
Floral Notes
RoseOsmanthus
JasmineFreesia
Balsamic Notes
Incense
IncensePeru Balsam
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
LabdanumStyrax
Woody Notes
Oud
Woody Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Black Calamus and Embers work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Calamus or Embers?
| Black Calamus | Embers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Black Calamus and Embers?
This one polarizes. The calamus leans dry, almost medicinal, and the resinous sweetness isn't for everyone. But if you want something that smells like it knows things, dark, smoky, complex.Black Calamus
This fragrance doesn't whisper. The clove-spice opening announces itself, and the incense stays for hours, not because it's loud, but because it has something to say.Embers
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