# Blessed Baraka vs Black IV

Blessed Baraka and Black IV overlap 59% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Black IV rates higher with the community: 8.6/10 against 8.2/10 for Blessed Baraka.

## At a glance

|  | Blessed Baraka | Black IV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Initio | Widian |
| Release year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Rating | 8.2/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Longevity | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Blessed Baraka | Black IV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 40% | 36% |
| Winter | 40% | 31% |
| Spring | 16% | 24% |
| Summer | 0% | 9% |

## Occasions

|  | Blessed Baraka | Black IV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 33% | 29% |
| Nighttime | 31% | 30% |
| Casual | 18% | 19% |
| Daytime | 9% | 11% |
| Office | 7% | 10% |

## Notes

In both: Sandalwood, White blossoms, Musk, Vanilla

Only in this one:

- Blessed Baraka: Amber
- Black IV: Prune, Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Rose, Leather

## Accords

- Blessed Baraka: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody
- Black IV: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.1/10 for Blessed Baraka, 8.0/10 for Black IV.

### Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.8/10 for Blessed Baraka, 7.6/10 for Black IV.

### Which one suits winter better?

Blessed Baraka suits winter better: winter gets 40% of its season votes, against 31% for Black IV.

### Which one is rated higher?

Black IV is rated higher: 8.6/10 against 8.2/10 for Blessed Baraka.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Sandalwood, White blossoms, Musk, Vanilla.

## More

- [Blessed Baraka details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/initio-blessed-baraka)
- [Blessed Baraka dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/initio-blessed-baraka)
- [Black IV details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/widian-black-iv)
- [Black IV dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/widian-black-iv)

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