The smell in short
The first thing you smell is violet leaf and Sicilian citruses. The heart brings geranium and orange blossom. On the skin it settles into tonka bean and moss. Overall it smells aromatic and fresh spicy.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Black & Red 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
Mandarina Duck Black & Red EDC in detail
Mandarina Duck is the house behind Black & Red EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like geranium and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include sage and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Black & Red: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Black & Red longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Yves Saint Laurent Y and Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like tonka bean and moss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Mandarina Duck
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Black Extreme, Vida Loca and The Mandariners.
Black & Red dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (5 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y (5 shared notes), Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel (5 shared notes) and Rogue Perfumery Mousse Illuminee unisex (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel starts from €25.
More questions
How much does Black & Red cost?
About €45 in Europe.
Can women wear Black & Red?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.