How it smells
The first thing you smell is violet leaf and black pepper. The heart brings orange blossom and woody notes. On the skin it settles into tonka bean and labdanum. Overall it smells amber and warm spicy.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Pour Homme Black Extreme 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 Ted Lapidus Pour Homme Black Extreme EDT
Pour Homme Black Extreme EDT is made by Ted Lapidus. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
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The style of Pour Homme Black Extreme
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by warm spicy and ozonic. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and warm spicy smells and notes like orange blossom and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include citruses and saffron. Perfume fans rate it 3.79 out of 5.
Pour Homme Black Extreme through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts about as long as Prada Amber and Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Le Parfum. Base notes like tonka bean and labdanum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Prada Amber and Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Le Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €32. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Prada Amber and Tom Ford Noir Extreme.
If you like Pour Homme Black Extreme, try these
Similar picks to try: Prada Amber (4 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Le Parfum (3 shared notes), Tom Ford Noir Extreme (3 shared notes) and Parfums De Marly Kalan (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can I wear Pour Homme Black Extreme to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did Pour Homme Black Extreme come out?
It came out in 2012.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.