Shirley May Black Car
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and lemon. The heart brings basil and patchouli. On the skin it settles into tobacco and sandalwood. Overall it smells citrus and aromatic.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Black Car 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 Shirley May Black Car
Shirley May is the house behind Black Car.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like basil and tobacco. Less obvious notes include cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
How far Black Car spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit and Azzaro spread further.
Best season for Black Car
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Shirley May perfumes worth knowing
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Darknet, Jenny and Solid Gold.
Perfumes that smell like Black Car
Similar picks to try: Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (6 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (6 shared notes), Azzaro (6 shared notes) and Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Black Car?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Black Car last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.