Excess
meets Artisan Black.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Patchouli · Blood Orange
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with citrus. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite ExcessConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  John Varvatos Artisan BlackConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Leading accords | woody · patchouli · amber | citrus · white floral · woody |
| Notes unique to this record | Oak, Amber | Tangerine, Amalfi Lemon, Watermelon, Ginger, African Orange Flower, Neroli, Jasmine, Cardamom, Coriander, Leather, Vetyver, Woody Notes, White Amber, Kephalis, White Musk, Orris Root |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.94 · 123 votes | 2.77 · 305 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 1.97 · 140 votes | 2.07 · 352 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Excess
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Artisan Black
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and patchouli direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and white floral direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.