Adnan B Arcade Noir
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is black currant and bergamot. The heart brings birch and patchouli. On the skin it settles into musk and agarwood (oud). Overall it smells fruity and woody.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Arcade Noir 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
Adnan B Arcade Noir EDP in detail
Arcade Noir EDP is made by Adnan B. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Arcade Noir sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Creed Aventus and Afnan Perfumes Afnan Supremacy Silver.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by woody and leather. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and woody smells and notes like birch and musk. Less obvious notes include apple, rose and amber. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Creed Aventus. Base notes like musk and agarwood (oud) are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €33. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Creed Aventus and Afnan Perfumes Afnan Supremacy Silver.
Arcade Noir for work or evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Arcade Noir dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Creed Aventus (10 shared notes), Afnan Perfumes Afnan Supremacy Silver (8 shared notes), Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Parfum (8 shared notes) and Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (9 shared notes).
More questions
What is the best season for Arcade Noir?
Fall.
Can women wear Arcade Noir?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.