# 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 | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Longevity | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Black II | Black IV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 37% | 36% |
| Winter | 34% | 31% |
| Spring | 22% | 24% |
| Summer | 7% | 9% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Black II: Mandarin orange, Plum, Moss
- Black IV: 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.

## More

- [Black II details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/widian-black-ii-extrait-de-parfum)
- [Black II dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/widian-black-ii-extrait-de-parfum)
- [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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