Black vs Xantos Black

Shared character

Both Black and Xantos Black feature amber and patchouli notes, and they share woody, amber, and warm spicy accords.

How they differ

Black is characterized by leather, smoky, animalic, balsamic, and fresh spicy accords, incorporating notes such as pepper, cedarwood, sandalwood, guaiac wood, freesia, incense, cardamom, violet leaves, citruses, cistus, and santolina. In contrast, Xantos Black features floral, citrus, spicy, fresh, powdery, and aromatic accords, utilizing notes of bergamot, vanilla, cinnamon, Virginia cedar, Sicilian lemon, and Ceylon cinnamon.

Who each suits

Black suits those who prefer smoky, leather, and animalic profiles. Xantos Black suits those who prefer powdery, vanilla, and citrus profiles.