The smell in short
The first thing you smell is artemisia and cinammon. The heart brings coriander and geranium. On the skin it settles into musk and patchouli. Overall it smells aromatic and herbal.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Black Tie 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
Bath & Body Works Black Tie EDC in detail
Black Tie EDC comes from Bath & Body Works. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Prada Amber and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Black Tie: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Prada Amber has more depth.
What Black Tie costs
The usual price in Europe is about €262. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by herbal and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and herbal smells and notes like coriander and musk. Less obvious notes include immortelle, moss and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.79 out of 5.
Black Tie dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Prada Amber (7 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (9 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (8 shared notes) and Mont Blanc Individuel (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Prada Amber starts from €132.
Quick answers
When did Black Tie come out?
It came out in 2022.
Does Black Tie project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.