What does it smell like?
It smells mostly gourmand and floral. Buchu or agathosma and marmalade at the top, pomelo in the middle and almond and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Homme Noir 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
A closer look at Michel Germain Homme Noir EDC
Homme Noir EDC is made by Michel Germain. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €143. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint and Tom Ford Black Orchid.
Homme Noir sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint and Tom Ford Black Orchid spread further.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint and Tom Ford Black Orchid last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like almond and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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.
More from Michel Germain
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Sugarful pour Homme, Sugarful Sunshine and Sugarful & Spice.
The style of Homme Noir
The strongest accord is gourmand (100%), followed by floral and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy gourmand and floral smells and notes like pomelo and almond. Less obvious notes include pink peony and black pepper. Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
Homme Noir dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint (3 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (3 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Layton Exclusif (3 shared notes) and Serge Lutens La Dompteuse Encagee (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Serge Lutens La Dompteuse Encagee starts from €92.
More questions
When did Homme Noir come out?
It came out in 2010.
Can I wear Homme Noir to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.