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    Side by side

    Hotan vs. Blackbird

    Hotan by Olfattology bottle

    Hotan

    Olfattology
    Eau de Parfum2021
    Clearly related
    Blackbird by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes bottle

    Blackbird

    Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
    Eau de Parfum2013
    New comparison

    Blackbird rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hotan vs. Blackbird
    HotanBlackbird
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Dr. Ellen Covey
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hotan

    Rose
    Floral
    Woody
    White Floral
    Herbal
    Powdery
    Green
    Aromatic

    Blackbird

    Fruity
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Conifer
    Balsamic
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ChamomileCloveMint
    Himalayan blackberry
    Heart
    RoseSandalwoodLily of the Valley
    BlackberryElemiBalsam Fir
    Base
    AmberWhite Musk
    HayAmberMuskCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hotan vs. Blackbird
    HotanBlackbird
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Rose fragrances have a reputation for disappearing fast. Hotan breaks that pattern. The white musk in the drydown keeps the florals present without being overwhelmed.Hotan
    Blackberry and fir are not subtle notes, they're here to announce themselves. The tart edge splits the room: some find it electrifying, others find it sharp. That charge is the whole point.Blackbird