Black
Black by Comme des Garçons is an unisex eau de toilette from 2011 in the niche price tier. It opens with black pepper and saffron, moves into incense, birch tar and licorice and dries down to vetiver, patchouli and musk. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
- Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
Heart
- Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.
- Birch Tar Smoked, tarry and campfire-like. The classic way to build leather.
- Licorice Sweet anise with a dark, salty edge. Divisive and distinctive.
Dry-down
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
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