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    Sang Noir vs. The Blazing Mr Sam

    Sang Noir by Testament London bottle

    Sang Noir

    Testament London
    Eau de Parfum2019
    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sang Noir vs. The Blazing Mr Sam
    Sang NoirThe Blazing Mr Sam
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192018
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerChristian CarbonnelChristophe Raynaud
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sang Noir

    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Alcohol
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Metallic

    The Blazing Mr Sam

    Warm Spicy
    Tobacco
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CloveCuminNutmegSaffron
    CardamomCinnamon
    Heart
    PatchouliOudCedarwoodSandalwoodVetiver
    Black PepperSaffronCumin
    Base
    AmbergrisBeeswaxFenugreekMuskRumVanilla
    TobaccoVanillaSilent CedarPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sang Noir vs. The Blazing Mr Sam
    Sang NoirThe Blazing Mr Sam
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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