Nest Black Tulip
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is carrot and damask plum. The heart brings black violet and cedar. On the skin it settles into amber and hyacinth. Overall it smells fruity and patchouli.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Black Tulip 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
Nest Black Tulip in detail
Black Tulip is made by Nest.
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Best seasons to wear it
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.
Black Tulip 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. For evenings, Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady has more depth.
Black Tulip sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and Le Labo Iris 39 unisex spread further.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and Le Labo Iris 39 unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and hyacinth are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Black Tulip dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (7 shared notes), Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (9 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (7 shared notes) and Shiseido Zen (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Who would like Black Tulip?
People who enjoy fruity and patchouli smells.
Can men wear Black Tulip?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.