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Writer vs Classic Black

Writer and Classic Black overlap 53% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Writer lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 6.3/10 for Classic Black. Writer projects more: sillage 7.3/10 against 6.0/10 for Classic Black.

At a glance

WriterClassic Black
BrandCyrusJaguar
Release year20172009
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Toilette
Rating
7.7/10618 votes
6.5/10288 votes
Longevity
7.6/10
6.3/10
Sillage
7.3/10
6.0/10

When to wear

Seasons
WriterClassic Black
Spring29%30%
Autumn27%30%
Summer26%22%
Winter18%17%
Occasions
WriterClassic Black
Daytime22%25%
Casual21%25%
Office18%19%
Sport12%13%
Evening14%10%
Nighttime14%8%

Notes

In both

  • Green apple
  • Mandarin orange
  • Vetiver
  • White musk

Writer

Only in this one

  • Lemon
  • Lavender
  • Elemi resin
  • Egyptian geranium
  • Ambergris
  • Patchouli

Classic Black

Only in this one

  • Bitter orange
  • Cardamom
  • Geranium
  • Nutmeg
  • Black tea
  • Marine notes
  • Cedar
  • Sandalwood

Accords

Writer

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Aquatic
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic

Classic Black

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Aquatic
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Writer lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 6.3/10 for Classic Black.

Which one projects more?

Writer projects more: sillage 7.3/10 against 6.0/10 for Classic Black.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 18% of the season votes for Writer and 17% for Classic Black.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 26% of the season votes for Writer and 22% for Classic Black.

Which one is rated higher?

Writer is rated higher: 7.7/10 against 6.5/10 for Classic Black.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Green apple, Mandarin orange, Vetiver, White musk.