What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and citron. The heart brings mint and nutmeg. On the skin it settles into woody notes and musk. Overall it smells citrus and fresh spicy.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Black City 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 City Parfum Black City EDC
City Parfum is the house behind Black City EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Best season for Black City
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Other City Parfum perfumes
This house has 30 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Kiss Me! City, Discover City and Power City.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
The style of Black City
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh spicy and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh spicy smells and notes like mint and woody notes. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Yves Saint Laurent Y and Zara Waterlily Tea Dress unisex. Base notes like woody notes and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2012.
Black City dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Yves Saint Laurent Y (3 shared notes), Zara Waterlily Tea Dress unisex (5 shared notes), Hugo Boss In Motion 2022 (4 shared notes) and Xerjoff Xj Renaissance (3 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Black City?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How strong is Black City?
Strong: people around you will notice it.