Crabtree & Evelyn Black Absinthe
How it smells
The first thing you smell is artemisia and fennel. The heart brings black licorice and anise. On the skin it settles into vetiver. Overall it smells soft spicy and anis.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Black Absinthe 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 Crabtree & Evelyn Black Absinthe
Black Absinthe comes from Crabtree & Evelyn.
Best season for Black Absinthe
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Faberge Brut and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin and Nishane Sultan Vetiver last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Black Absinthe for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Black Absinthe dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin (2 shared notes), Nishane Sultan Vetiver (2 shared notes), Faberge Brut (2 shared notes) and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (2 shared notes).
More questions
Who would like Black Absinthe?
People who enjoy soft spicy and anis smells.
When did Black Absinthe come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.