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    Black Hole vs. Black No. 05

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Black No. 05 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Black Hole projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Hole vs. Black No. 05
    Black HoleBlack No. 05
    Concentration—Extrait de Parfum
    Launched20222013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Antoine Lie
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Hole

    Woody
    Musky
    Lactonic
    Sweet
    Whiskey
    Aromatic
    Floral
    Green

    Black No. 05

    Spicy
    Woody
    Resinous
    Leathery
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MilkWhiskeyDavanaGingerLemon
    Black PepperOzonic Notes
    Heart
    Guaiac WoodRose
    Spicy NotesResinous NotesIncense
    Base
    AmbretteVanillaAmberWoody Notes
    LeatherMuskCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Hole vs. Black No. 05
    Black HoleBlack No. 05
    Score3/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances play it safe. Black Hole leans into the divide, milk's creaminess against whiskey's heat. That tension is the whole point. Wear it because you're curious what happens when warm and.Black Hole
    This is for someone who got tired of fragrance as performance. The projection stays intimate, almost frustrating if you want to fill a room, perfect if you want to leave a memory.Black No. 05