Daniel Hechter Black
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly leather and patchouli. Bergamot and caraway at the top, amber and cedar in the middle and amber and costus at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
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
Daniel Hechter Black in detail
Black is made by Daniel Hechter.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit and Lattafa Velvet Oud spread further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: fall, winter, summer and spring.
Daniel Hechter perfumes worth knowing
The house has 15 perfumes here, led by Caractere, Caractere Sport and Midnight.
Is Black your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by patchouli and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and patchouli smells and notes like amber and amber. Less obvious notes include lime, pepper and leather. Perfume fans rate it 3.87 out of 5.
Black for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Dior Fahrenheit is a lighter match.
If you like Black, try these
Similar picks to try: Dior Fahrenheit (9 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (7 shared notes), Azzaro (7 shared notes) and Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (8 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Black come out?
It came out in 2015.
Does Black last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.