Ocean Noir
Michael Malul LondonEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Ocean Noir vs. Ktoret 511 Black Tie
Is Ocean Noir better than Ktoret 511 Black Tie?
Ocean Noir rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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The essentials
What's different between Ocean Noir and Ktoret 511 Black Tie?
| Ocean Noir | Ktoret 511 Black Tie | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Roger Howell | Frank Voelkl, Roger Howell |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Ocean Noir and Ktoret 511 Black Tie smell?
Ocean Noir
Marine
Aromatic
Citrus
Sweet
Aquatic
Amber
Coconut
Musky
Ktoret 511 Black Tie
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Fruity
Musky
Herbal
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ocean Noir and Ktoret 511 Black Tie share?
Top
CoconutAquatic NotesMinneola
Juniper BerriesDried Fruits
Heart
SeaweedGeraniumYarrow
GingerSageHeliotropeLily
Base
Tonka BeanAmberwoodMusk
AmberMuskTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Ocean Noir or Ktoret 511 Black Tie?
| Ocean Noir | Ktoret 511 Black Tie | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Ocean Noir and Ktoret 511 Black Tie?
Most aquatics scream clean. This one whispers, coconut and seaweed drift under a mineral surface, then amberwood and tonka warm everything up. A conversation starter, for sure.Ocean Noir
Here's the thing about Black Tie: the scent profile is genuinely good. The structure, the balance, the way it moves from citrus bright to warm woody close, it's all there.Ktoret 511 Black Tie
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