IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense vs Orientica Royal Bleu

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.

At a glance

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense costs £64.99 and Orientica Royal Bleu costs £56.99, so Orientica Royal Bleu is £8 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 22 distinct notes listed across both (9%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense

Black Diamond Incense is a marine oriental fragrance from IBRAQ's Diamond Collection, marketed and consistently reviewed as inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton, contrasting fresh aquatic freshness against smoky incense, leather, and oud.

Orientica Royal Bleu

Royal Bleu is Orientica's most direct interpretation of the fruity spiced blue genre that Parfums de Marly Layton built its reputation on, opening with green apple and mandarin before moving into a cardamom and violet heart and settling into vanilla, sandalwood and guaiac wood.

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense, dupe of Parfums de Marly LaytonOrientica Royal Bleu, dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton

Comparison

IBRAQ Black Diamond IncenseOrientica Royal Bleu
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/108.0/10
Projection7.5/107.5/10
Scent accuracy7.8/108.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£64.99£56.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byParfums de Marly LaytonParfums de Marly Layton

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense

Top Notes

  • Aquatic Notes
  • Birch
  • Black Currant

Heart Notes

  • Incense
  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Leather
  • Smoke
  • Oud

Orientica Royal Bleu

Top Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Lavender
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Bergamot
  • Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Geranium
  • Violet
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense lists Aquatic Notes, Birch, Black Currant, Incense, Amber, Leather, Smoke and Oud that Orientica Royal Bleu does not.

Orientica Royal Bleu lists Green Apple, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pepper, Cardamom, Geranium, Violet, Jasmine, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Musk that IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense

  • Aquatic
  • Smoky
  • Incense
  • Oud
  • Leather
  • Amber

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Vanilla
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Violet
  • Green

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense lists Aquatic, Smoky, Incense, Oud, Leather and Amber. Orientica Royal Bleu lists Vanilla, Lavender, Patchouli, Violet and Green.

Vibes

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense

  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Elegant

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Warm

Both share Bold and Warm. IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense also lists Mysterious, Sophisticated and Elegant. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Sweet.

Occasions

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense

  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Special occasion
  • Office

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Daily

Both share Evening and Autumn. IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense also lists Winter, Special occasion and Office. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Social, Spring and Daily.

Performance

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense

  • Sillage
  • Skin scent

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Strong projection
  • Moderate projection
  • Strong longevity

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense lists Sillage and Skin scent. Orientica Royal Bleu lists Strong projection, Moderate projection and Strong longevity.

Style lane

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense

  • Oriental smoky

Orientica Royal Bleu

  • Fruity woody

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense lists Oriental smoky. Orientica Royal Bleu lists Fruity woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Orientica Royal Bleu (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Orientica Royal Bleu (£56.99)

Orientica Royal Bleu leads on scent accuracy and lower price. They are level on longevity, projection and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense has 1 community review and Orientica Royal Bleu has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense or Orientica Royal Bleu?

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense costs £64.99 and Orientica Royal Bleu costs £56.99, so Orientica Royal Bleu is £8 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense or Orientica Royal Bleu?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and Orientica Royal Bleu 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense or Orientica Royal Bleu?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Orientica Royal Bleu 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Layton, IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense or Orientica Royal Bleu?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Orientica Royal Bleu 8.5 out of 10, so Orientica Royal Bleu rates higher.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense or Orientica Royal Bleu?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Orientica Royal Bleu 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense and Orientica Royal Bleu share?

They share 2 notes: Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense and Orientica Royal Bleu?

IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Winter, Special occasion and Office. Orientica Royal Bleu is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring and Daily.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Layton vs IBRAQ Black Diamond Incense
  • Parfums de Marly Layton vs Orientica Royal Bleu

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