How it smells
Main smell: aromatic and citrus. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and cardamom, moves to mate and violet and dries down to birch and patchouli.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Black Citrus 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 Vilhelm Parfumerie Black Citrus EDP
Black Citrus EDP is made by Vilhelm Parfumerie. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by citrus and leather. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and citrus smells and notes like mate and birch. Perfume fans rate it 3.67 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums De Marly Layton and Histoires De Parfums 1740 spread further.
Which weather suits Black Citrus
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Longevity 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. Parfums De Marly Layton and Histoires De Parfums 1740 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like birch and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Black Citrus price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €216. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Parfums De Marly Layton and Histoires De Parfums 1740.
If you like Black Citrus, try these
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Layton (3 shared notes), Histoires De Parfums 1740 (3 shared notes), Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy (3 shared notes) and Prada L'Homme (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Prada L'Homme starts from €120.
More questions
Can I wear Black Citrus to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did Black Citrus come out?
It came out in 2015.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.