Black II vs Black IV
Black II and Black IV overlap 55% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Black II came out in 2014, Black IV in 2015.
At a glance
| Black II | Black IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Widian | Widian |
| Release year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | No data |
| Rating | 8.6/10611 votes | 8.6/10414 votes |
| Longevity | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
When to wear
| Black II | Black IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 37% | 36% |
| Winter | 34% | 31% |
| Spring | 22% | 24% |
| Summer | 7% | 9% |
| Black II | Black IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 30% | 29% |
| Nighttime | 28% | 30% |
| Casual | 19% | 19% |
| Daytime | 12% | 11% |
| Office | 10% | 10% |
Notes
In both
- Sandalwood
- Musk
- Rose
- Vanilla
Black II
Only in this one
- Mandarin orange
- Plum
- Moss
Black IV
Only in this one
- Prune
- Blackcurrant
- Bergamot
- White blossoms
- Leather
Accords
Black II
- 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: 7.9/10 for Black II, 8.0/10 for Black IV.
Which one projects more?
Their sillage is about the same: 7.5/10 for Black II, 7.6/10 for Black IV.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 34% of the season votes for Black II and 31% for Black IV.
Which one is rated higher?
Both are rated 8.6/10.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Sandalwood, Musk, Rose, Vanilla.