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    Black Tie vs. Coffea

    Clearly related
    Coffea by Jil Sander bottle

    Coffea

    Jil Sander
    Eau de Parfum2025
    New comparison

    Black Tie rates higher with the community, while Coffea wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Tie vs. Coffea
    Black TieCoffea
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPaul Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Tie

    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Iris
    Woody
    Earthy
    Musky
    Mossy
    Sweet

    Coffea

    Iris
    Aldehydic
    Coffee
    Fresh
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Orris Root
    Heart
    Iris
    AldehydesArabica Coffee
    Base
    cedaroakmossmuskvanilla
    Peru Balsam

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Tie vs. Coffea
    Black TieCoffea
    Score4.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Black Tie is a fragrance that knows what it wants. No accoutrements, no opening fanfare. Just a precise, VANILLA-DRIS IRIS core wrapped in cedar and earth. Understated in the best way possible.Black Tie
    The aldehydes here don't shout, they sharpen. They cut through the iris and coffee so neither gets heavy or sweet. It's the choice for someone who wants warmth without drowsiness.Coffea