The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Black II
meets Black IV.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Shared ground
Plum · Musk · Sandalwood · Rose · Vanilla
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
The distinction
Concentration not recorded leads with vanilla; Extrait de Parfum leads with fruity. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  WIDIAN Black IIConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  WIDIAN Black IVExtrait de Parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Extrait de Parfum |
| Listed year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Leading accords | vanilla · powdery · fruity | fruity · vanilla · powdery |
| Notes unique to this record | Mandarin Orange, Moss | Black Currant, Bergamot, White Flowers, Leather |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.52 · 256 votes | 3.48 · 144 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.50 · 334 votes | 2.53 · 192 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.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed vanilla and powdery direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Extrait de Parfum
Start here if the listed fruity and vanilla direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.