Black / Pure Black by Mandarina Duck

Name: Black / Pure Black
Brand: Mandarina Duck
Rating: 7.2 (117 reviews)

2009for men

Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson

7.2/10

117 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Black / Pure Black by Mandarina Duck is a popular Sweet Spicy fragrance for men. Black / Pure Black was launched in 2009. Black / Pure Black was created by Nathalie Lorson. Top notes are Bergamot, Tangerine and Indian pepper; middle notes are Tonka bean, Orange blossom and Tiaré; base notes are Atlas cedar, Mysore sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla. Voters rate it highest for autumn and winter. Most wearers rate it long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (70% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 56% of votes
Smells mainly: sweet, spicy, synthetic

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

9 notes

Black / Pure Black features 9 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

117 ratings

7.2

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

101 ratings

6.8

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

100 ratings

6.5

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

90 season votes

Spring22%
Summer8%
Autumn37%
Winter33%

Who wears it

Men56%
Unisex35%
Women9%

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