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Black Rose by Illuminum: Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Illuminum/Black Rose

Black Rose by Illuminum

Fragrance

Black Rose

UNISEX

7.3/ 1045 ratings

FloralWoodyPowdery

amber

fresh spicy

Released: Not recorded
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Michael Boadi
Origin: United Kingdom

Black RoseIlluminum

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Black Pepper Cumin Rose Oil

Heart notes

Saffron Moroccan Rose Taif Rose

Base notes

Sandalwood Olibanum

Other recorded notes

Frankincense Rose Otto

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Woody

Powdery

amber

fresh spicy

metallic

rose

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity7.2 / 10

Sillage5.4 / 10

Value6.9 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day69%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male14%
Female14%
Unisex72%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.3/10

Very Good

45 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Black Rose by Illuminum smell like?+

Black Rose by Illuminum features a layered composition opening with Black Pepper, Cumin, and Rose Oil at the top, Saffron, Moroccan Rose, and Taif Rose at the heart, Sandalwood and Olibanum in the base. The overall character is floral, woody, powdery.

What are the notes in Black Rose?+

Top notes: Black Pepper, Cumin, and Rose Oil. Heart notes: Saffron, Moroccan Rose, and Taif Rose. Base notes: Sandalwood and Olibanum.

Is Black Rose for men or women?+

Black Rose by Illuminum is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Black Rose?+

Black Rose was created by Michael Boadi for Illuminum.

What fragrances are similar to Black Rose?+

Fragrances similar to Black Rose include Black Rose 2026 by Illuminum, Taif Rose by Illuminum, Trumpet Flower by Illuminum, Black Musk by Illuminum, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Black Rose by Illuminum is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Michael Boadi. Top notes are Rose Oil, Black Pepper and Cumin; middle notes are Moroccan Rose, Saffron and Taif Rose; base notes are Sandalwood and Olibanum.