The smell in short
It smells mostly floral and fruity. Osmanthus at the top, osmanthus and tea in the middle and osmanthus and tea at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
10 Crosby Blackout 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
About Derek Lam 10 Crosby Blackout EDP
Derek Lam is the house behind 10 Crosby Blackout EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Is 10 Crosby Blackout your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by fruity and lactonic. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and fruity smells and notes like osmanthus and osmanthus. Perfume fans rate it 3.85 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums De Marly Oajan and Nobile 1942 Malia spread further.
Derek Lam perfumes worth knowing
The house has 8 perfumes here, led by 10 Crosby Something Wild, 10 Crosby 2 Am Kiss and 10 Crosby Give Me The Night.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, spring, fall and summer.
10 Crosby Blackout: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Perris Monte Carlo Absolue d'Osmanthe has more depth.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €93. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Perris Monte Carlo Absolue d'Osmanthe and Parfums De Marly Oajan.
If you like 10 Crosby Blackout, try these
Similar picks to try: Hermès Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan Hermes unisex (2 shared notes), Perris Monte Carlo Absolue d'Osmanthe (1 shared note), Parfums De Marly Oajan (1 shared note) and Nobile 1942 Malia (1 shared note).
Questions people ask
When did 10 Crosby Blackout come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can men wear 10 Crosby Blackout?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.