The smell in short
Main smell: leather and earthy. It opens with carrot and carrot seeds, moves to orris root and dries down to oakmoss.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
The Black Knight 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 Francesca Bianchi The Black Knight EDP
The Black Knight EDP comes from Francesca Bianchi. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
When in the day to wear The Black Knight
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
More from Francesca Bianchi
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Byzantine Amber unisex, Libertine Neroli unisex and Etruscan Water.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €150. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros and Parfums Gres Cabochard.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
How long The Black Knight stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Parfums Gres Cabochard and Ungaro Diva. Base notes like oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The Black Knight dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (2 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabochard (2 shared notes), Ungaro Diva (2 shared notes) and Francesca Bianchi Tyger Tyger (3 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Who would like The Black Knight?
People who enjoy leather and earthy smells.
Is The Black Knight unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2019.