Insense Ultramarine
GivenchyEau de Toilette1994
Side by side
Insense Ultramarine vs. Black Woods
Insense Ultramarine wears longer on skin, while Black Woods projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Insense Ultramarine | Black Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1994 | 2003 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Christian Mathieu | Pierre-Constantin Guéros |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Insense Ultramarine
Aromatic
Floral
Fruity
Green
Woody
Ozonic
Aquatic
Warm Spicy
Black Woods
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Amber
Smoky
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Metallic
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
WatermelonBlackcurrantBergamotGalbanum
Bergamot
Heart
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Base—
IncenseSaffron
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Insense Ultramarine | Black Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The 90s were saturated with aquatic fragrances. Insense Ultramarine took a different path, watermelon-forward, with an iris-carnation heart that pulls into green instead of blue. It's an oddity.Insense Ultramarine
Black Woods is quieter than its name implies. The citrus opening is brief but striking, the floral heart is well-mannered, and the drydown rewards patience.Black Woods
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Insense Ultramarine | Black Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $48.99fragrancenet | — |
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