What does it smell like?
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Bergamot at the top, jasmine and muguet in the middle and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2007
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Black 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
Pierre Cardin Black EDC in detail
Black EDC is made by Pierre Cardin. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Black price and value
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 but less than Bvlgari Rose Goldea and Jil Sander #4.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Kerosene Dirty Flower Factory unisex has more depth.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
More from Pierre Cardin
This house has 23 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Pour Monsieur, Pierre Cardin and Rose Cardin.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like jasmine and musk. Less obvious notes include pepper. Perfume fans rate it 3.82 out of 5.
Is Black long lasting?
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. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Jil Sander #4 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Black, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Nino Cerruti 1881 (6 shared notes), Bvlgari Rose Goldea (6 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (6 shared notes) and Kerosene Dirty Flower Factory unisex (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
How strong is Black?
Medium: people near you can smell it.
When did Black come out?
It came out in 2007.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.