The smell in short
Main smell: white floral and amber. It opens with gardenia and tuberose, moves to saffron and amber and dries down to agarwood (oud) and saffron.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Black Legacy 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
Jean Rish Black Legacy EDT in detail
Black Legacy EDT is made by Jean Rish. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by amber and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and amber smells and notes like saffron and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include cork and benzoin. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Soleil De Feu and Une Nuit Nomade Fleur Des Fleurs.
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Black Legacy through the year
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. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Black Legacy price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €27. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Tom Ford Soleil De Feu and Lattafa Velvet Oud.
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 amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
If you like Black Legacy, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Soleil De Feu (10 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes), Giorgio Group Giorgio Rouge (5 shared notes) and Une Nuit Nomade Fleur Des Fleurs (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Giorgio Group Giorgio Rouge starts from €18.
Quick answers
Can women wear Black Legacy?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Black Legacy last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.