How it smells
It smells mostly coconut and sweet. Pineapple and orange at the top, african orange flower and lily-of-the-valley in the middle and coconut and woody notes at the base.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Twentyone 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
About Rue21 Twentyone Black EDP
Twentyone Black EDP is made by Rue21. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Other Rue21 perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Pink Ice, CJ Black and CJ Red Cologne Limited Edition.
How far Twentyone Black spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Summer Hammer and Rayhaan Tropical Vibe spread further.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Diesel Plus Plus Feminine has more depth.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer and fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: summer, fall, winter and spring.
How long Twentyone Black stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Summer Hammer and Rayhaan Tropical Vibe last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like coconut and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Twentyone Black dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Diesel Plus Plus Feminine (5 shared notes), Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Summer Hammer (4 shared notes), Rayhaan Tropical Vibe (4 shared notes) and Orientica Royal Amber (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Twentyone Black come out?
It came out in 2010.
Who would like Twentyone Black?
People who enjoy coconut and sweet smells.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.