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    The Blazing Mr Sam vs. Sang Noir

    Clearly related
    Sang Noir by Testament London bottle

    Sang Noir

    Testament London
    Eau de Parfum2019
    New comparison

    The Blazing Mr Sam rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The Blazing Mr Sam vs. Sang Noir
    The Blazing Mr SamSang Noir
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182019
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerChristophe RaynaudChristian Carbonnel
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The Blazing Mr Sam

    Warm Spicy
    Tobacco
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet

    Sang Noir

    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Alcohol
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Metallic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomCinnamon
    CloveCuminNutmegSaffron
    Heart
    Black PepperSaffronCumin
    PatchouliOudCedarwoodSandalwoodVetiver
    Base
    TobaccoVanillaSilent CedarPatchouli
    AmbergrisBeeswaxFenugreekMuskRumVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The Blazing Mr Sam vs. Sang Noir
    The Blazing Mr SamSang Noir
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The Blazing Mister Sam is not subtle, and it knows it. The spice load up front is significant, making this a cold-weather essential. The tobacco and vanilla in the base rescue things from pure.The Blazing Mr Sam
    The opening is aggressive. That's not a flaw, it's the saffron doing its job. Wait for the beeswax and rum to arrive. This one rewards patience, and the drydown is genuinely addictive. Bold, not safe.Sang Noir