The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and leather. Orange and bergamot at the top, pine tree and oakmoss in the middle and leather and tonka bean at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
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
About Etienne Aigner Black EDT
Etienne Aigner is the house behind Black EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, winter, fall and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur and Imaginary Authors Saint Julep unisex.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
How long Black stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur and Imaginary Authors Saint Julep unisex. Base notes like leather and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Etienne Aigner perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by First Class, Pour Femme and Debut By Night.
Black price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €63. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Boucheron and Imaginary Authors Saint Julep unisex but less than Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic.
Black dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur (6 shared notes), Boucheron (5 shared notes), Imaginary Authors Saint Julep unisex (6 shared notes) and Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur starts from €26.
Questions people ask
Who would like Black?
People who enjoy citrus and leather smells.
Can women wear Black?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.