Black Forest Pour Homme
meets John Player Special.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Patchouli
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  La Bastille Black Forest Pour HommeConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  John Player Special John Player SpecialConcentration 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 | 2014 | 1984 |
| Leading accords | woody · amber · patchouli | woody · warm spicy · musky |
| Notes unique to this record | Rosemary, Camphor, Lemon, Bergamot, Amber, Basil, Leather, Sandalwood, Cedar | Aromatic Spices, Woody Notes, Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.25 · 4 votes | 3.68 · 19 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.00 · 4 votes | 2.16 · 19 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.
Black Forest Pour Homme
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
John Player Special
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 amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and warm spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.