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Black Is Black by Paris Elysees (2014): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Paris Elysees/Black Is Black

Black Is Black by Paris Elysees

Fragrance / 2014

Black Is Black

MASCULINE

7.2/ 1014 ratings

WoodyFreshEarthy

aromatic

conifer

Released: 2014
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

Black Is BlackParis Elysees

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Patchouli Juniper

Base notes

Oakmoss Balsam Fir

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

The character

Woody

Fresh

Earthy

aromatic

conifer

fresh spicy

lavender

mossy

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

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity4.7 / 10

Sillage4.7 / 10

Value8.0 / 10

Community votes

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Day63%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male100%
Female0%
Unisex0%

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.2/10

Very Good

14 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Black Is Black by Paris Elysees smell like?+

Black Is Black by Paris Elysees features a layered composition opening with Lemon and Lavender at the top, Patchouli and Juniper at the heart, Oakmoss and Balsam Fir in the base. The overall character is woody, fresh, earthy.

What are the notes in Black Is Black?+

Top notes: Lemon and Lavender. Heart notes: Patchouli and Juniper. Base notes: Oakmoss and Balsam Fir.

Is Black Is Black for men or women?+

Black Is Black by Paris Elysees is designed for men.

When was Black Is Black released?+

Black Is Black by Paris Elysees was launched in 2014.

What fragrances are similar to Black Is Black?+

Fragrances similar to Black Is Black include Handsome Black by Paris Elysees, Black by MAISON ASRAR, Black Caviar For Men by Paris Elysees, Black by Elysium, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Black Is Black by Paris Elysees is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Black Is Black was launched in 2014. Top notes are Lavender and Lemon; middle notes are Juniper and Patchouli; base notes are Oakmoss and Balsam Fir.