What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and buchu or agathosma. The heart brings amber and bran. On the skin it settles into amber and leatherwood. Overall it smells amber and sweet.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Black Kite notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Acqua Di Monaco Black Kite EDP
Black Kite EDP comes from Acqua Di Monaco. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Black Kite through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Black Kite price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €90. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Rudimental Silver and Brandy Designs Brandy Baraccat.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Hové Parfumeur, Ltd. Louis Quatorze Hove Parfumeur, Ltd. unisex and Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and leatherwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (35%), followed by sweet and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and sweet smells and notes like amber and amber. Less obvious notes include gurjan balsam, labdanum and mushroom. Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
Other Acqua Di Monaco perfumes
The house has 4 perfumes here, led by Monte Carlo Glamour, Riviera Sunshine and Acqua Di Monaco.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words spreads further.
Black Kite dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Hové Parfumeur, Ltd. Louis Quatorze Hove Parfumeur, Ltd. unisex (15 shared notes), Rudimental Silver (6 shared notes), Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words (5 shared notes) and Brandy Designs Brandy Baraccat (15 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can I wear Black Kite to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Is Black Kite unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.