The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and warm spicy. Aldehydes and orange at the top, patchouli and rose in the middle and honey and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 1984
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Giorgio 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
Giorgio Group Giorgio Black EDP in detail
Giorgio Group is the house behind Giorgio Black EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Best season for Giorgio Black
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by warm spicy and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and warm spicy smells and notes like patchouli and honey. Less obvious notes include bergamot, carnation and benzoin. Perfume fans rate it 4.14 out of 5.
Giorgio Black price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €28. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
Other Giorgio Group perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Giorgio Leather, Giorgio Pink Bloom and Giorgio Crystal.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1981.
Perfumes that smell like Giorgio Black
Similar picks to try: Mugler A*Men (11 shared notes), Jil Sander Sun (12 shared notes), Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (12 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (14 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Does Giorgio Black last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did Giorgio Black come out?
It came out in 1984.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.