Illuminum Black Amber unisex
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is cumin and fig. The heart brings cedar and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into gurjan balsam and patchouli. Overall it smells woody and fresh spicy.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Black Amber unisex 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
Illuminum Black Amber unisex in detail
Black Amber unisex is made by Illuminum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Pacifica Dream Moon unisex.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Pacifica Dream Moon unisex but less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
Is Black Amber unisex long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Pacifica Dream Moon unisex. Base notes like gurjan balsam and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for Black Amber unisex
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
More from Illuminum
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by 234 unisex, Arabian Amber unisex and Bergamot Blossom unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fresh spicy and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fresh spicy smells and notes like cedar and gurjan balsam. Less obvious notes include cambodian oud.
If you like Black Amber unisex, try these
Similar picks to try: Pacifica Dream Moon unisex (7 shared notes), Rabanne 1 Million Golden Oud (4 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Parfums Parfum De La Nuit No3 (5 shared notes) and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Rabanne 1 Million Golden Oud starts from €21.
Quick answers
Can I wear Black Amber unisex to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Is Black Amber unisex unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.