How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Nettle at the top, lavender and jasmine in the middle and suede and guaiac wood at the base.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Black 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
A closer look at Alfred Dunhill Black EDT
Black EDT comes from Alfred Dunhill. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Alfred Dunhill perfumes worth knowing
The house has 31 perfumes here, led by Icon, Signature Collection Agar Wood and Signature Collection Indian Sandalwood.
How long Black stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Al Haramain Detour Noir and Parfums De Marly Layton last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like suede and guaiac wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Al Haramain Detour Noir and Parfums De Marly Layton spread further.
Which weather suits Black
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €27. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Al Haramain Detour Noir and Parfums De Marly Layton.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like lavender and suede. Less obvious notes include Virginia cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.84 out of 5.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2014.
Black dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Al Haramain Detour Noir (3 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Layton (3 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent (3 shared notes) and Trussardi (3 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Black?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Black to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2008.