Question 1

What's the difference between Pure Black and Individuel?

Accepted Answer

Pure Black is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Mandarina Duck (2009) dominated by Vanilla accords. Individuel is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Montblanc (2003) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 6 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Pure Black or Individuel?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pure Black scores 4.26/5 vs Individuel at 4.00/5. Individuel's standout strength: Clean, inoffensive scent with good compliment-pulling potential. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Pure Black and Individuel smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 6 accords, including Vanilla, Sweet, Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy. Individuel: Montblanc Individuel est un parfum d'entrée de gamme polarisant qui offre une bonne performance et des compliments pour le prix, mais divise la communauté en raison de son caractère synthétique de feuille de sèche-linge.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Pure Black or Individuel?

Accepted Answer

Individuel: Excellent performance and projection for the price point Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Pure Black vs Individuel?

Accepted Answer

Pure Black scores highest for all seasons wear; Individuel scores highest for spring wear. Pure Black leans daytime, Individuel leans daytime.

Pure Black vs Individuel

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (3)

Uniques à Pure Black (6)

Uniques à Individuel (19)

Accords communs (6)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Individuel

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Pure Black	Individuel
Marque	Mandarina Duck	Montblanc
Année	2009	2003
Évaluation	4.26	4.00
Concentration	—	—
Genre	masculine	masculine
Total des notes	9	22