The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Lemon and bergamot at the top, guaiac wood and star anise in the middle and leather and tonka bean at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Black Bold 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
Marc Joseph Black Bold EDP in detail
Black Bold EDP is made by Marc Joseph. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 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 Giorgio Armani Code and Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur. Base notes like leather and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Black Bold price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €17. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Dior Fahrenheit and Azzaro.
More from Marc Joseph
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Mine Noir 1950 Paris, Tender Mood and Mine Noir 1970 Nice.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit and Azzaro spread further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur is a better fit.
Black Bold for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
If you like Black Bold, try these
Similar picks to try: Giorgio Armani Code (6 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (4 shared notes), Azzaro (5 shared notes) and Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Giorgio Armani Code starts from €13.
Quick answers
Can women wear Black Bold?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Black Bold?
People who enjoy citrus and woody smells.