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