Black No. 05
PuredistanceExtrait de Parfum2013
Side by side
Black No. 05 vs. Idole
Is Black No. 05 better than Idole?
Black No. 05 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Occasion overlap
Woody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Black No. 05 and Idole?
| Black No. 05 | Idole | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 1962 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Antoine Lie | Raymond Pouliquen |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black No. 05 and Idole smell?
Black No. 05
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Leathery
Smoky
Idole
Aldehydic
Floral
Chypre
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black No. 05 and Idole share?
Top
Black PepperOzonic Notes
AldehydesBergamotPeach
Heart
Spicy NotesResinous NotesIncense
JasmineLily of the Valley
Base
LeatherMuskCedar
AmberCivetSandalwoodOakmossPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Animalic Notes
Leather
Civet
Woody Notes
Cedar
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Black No. 05 and Idole work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black No. 05 or Idole?
| Black No. 05 | Idole | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Black No. 05 and Idole?
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
This is aldehydic in the way that makes people love or hate a fragrance. That powdery wave hits early and doesn't apologize. If vintage French femininity with a warm.Idole
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