Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire vs Street Origins Mauritius Touch

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman.

At a glance

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire costs £88.72 and Street Origins Mauritius Touch costs £29.99, so Street Origins Mauritius Touch is £58.73 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire is Parfum and listed as unisex, while Street Origins Mauritius Touch is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire

Game of Spades Black Sapphire is a unisex Parfum from Jo Milano Paris opening with pear, bergamot, mandarin orange and ginger before orange blossom and Georgywood move into musk, Ambrofix, Akigalawood and cedar. The fragrance is widely recognized as Jo Milano's take on Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman Extrait, with a slightly warmer and creamier drydown.

Street Origins Mauritius Touch

Mauritius Touch is a unisex Eau de Parfum in the citrus aromatic lane, combining lime, mandarin and apple with cinnamon, sage, geranium, tonka bean, sandalwood and chocolate in a Blue Talisman style direction.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire, dupe of Ex Nihilo Blue TalismanStreet Origins Mauritius Touch, dupe of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman

Comparison

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black SapphireStreet Origins Mauritius Touch
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review7.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/107.0/10
Projection7.2/106.5/10
Scent accuracy8.5/107.5/10
Value for money8.0/108.5/10
Price£88.72£29.99
ConcentrationParfumEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byEx Nihilo Blue TalismanEx Nihilo Blue Talisman

Notes Comparison

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

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire

Top Notes

  • Pear
  • Bergamot
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Ginger

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Georgywood

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Ambrofix
  • Akigalawood
  • Cedar

Street Origins Mauritius Touch

Top Notes

  • Lime
  • Mandarin
  • Apple

Heart Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Sage
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Sandalwood
  • Chocolate

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire lists Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ginger, Orange Blossom, Georgywood, Musk, Ambrofix, Akigalawood and Cedar that Street Origins Mauritius Touch does not.

Street Origins Mauritius Touch lists Lime, Mandarin, Apple, Cinnamon, Sage, Geranium, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Chocolate that Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Fruity
  • Aromatic

Street Origins Mauritius Touch

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Aromatic
  • Chocolate
  • Cinnamon
  • Fresh spicy
  • Spicy

Both share Woody, Fresh, Citrus and Aromatic. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire also lists Musky, Floral and Fruity. Street Origins Mauritius Touch also lists Sweet, Gourmand, Oud, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Fresh spicy and Spicy.

Vibes

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Luxurious

Street Origins Mauritius Touch

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

Both share Fresh, Clean and Modern. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire also lists Elegant and Luxurious. Street Origins Mauritius Touch also lists Sweet and Gourmand.

Occasions

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Year-round

Street Origins Mauritius Touch

  • Signature
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Travel
  • Work
  • Holiday
  • Everyday

Both share Signature, Daytime and Office. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire also lists Evening and Year-round. Street Origins Mauritius Touch also lists Social, Casual, Spring, Summer, Travel, Work, Holiday and Everyday.

Performance

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire

  • Moderate projection
  • Long lasting

Street Origins Mauritius Touch

  • Versatile
  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Moderate longevity
  • Subtle
  • Good performance

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire lists Moderate projection and Long lasting. Street Origins Mauritius Touch lists Versatile, Beast mode, Beast, Moderate longevity, Subtle and Good performance.

Style lane

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire

  • Fruity woody

Street Origins Mauritius Touch

  • Citrus aromatic

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire lists Fruity woody. Street Origins Mauritius Touch lists Citrus aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Street Origins Mauritius Touch (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Street Origins Mauritius Touch (£29.99)

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while Street Origins Mauritius Touch leads on value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire has 1 community review and Street Origins Mauritius Touch has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire or Street Origins Mauritius Touch?

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire costs £88.72 and Street Origins Mauritius Touch costs £29.99, so Street Origins Mauritius Touch is £58.73 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire or Street Origins Mauritius Touch?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Street Origins Mauritius Touch 7.0 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire rates higher.

Which projects more, Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire or Street Origins Mauritius Touch?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Street Origins Mauritius Touch 6.5 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire rates higher.

Which is closer to Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire or Street Origins Mauritius Touch?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Street Origins Mauritius Touch 7.5 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire rates higher.

Which is better value, Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire or Street Origins Mauritius Touch?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Street Origins Mauritius Touch 8.5 out of 10, so Street Origins Mauritius Touch rates higher.

What notes do Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire and Street Origins Mauritius Touch share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire and Street Origins Mauritius Touch?

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Office and Year-round. Street Origins Mauritius Touch is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Travel, Work, Holiday and Everyday.

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

Compare with the original

  • Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman vs Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire
  • Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman vs Street Origins Mauritius Touch

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