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Private Black by Saint Hilaire (2018): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Saint Hilaire/Private Black

Woody

Private Black by Saint Hilaire

Fragrance / 2018

Private Black

MASCULINE

7.8/ 1056 ratings

Ambery (Oriental)

Woody

Leather

Powdery

amber

Released: 2018
Family: Woody
Perfumer: Not recorded
Origin: France

Private BlackSaint Hilaire

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Inside the scent.

The notes

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Base notes

Other recorded notes

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

The character

Ambery (Oriental)

Woody

Leather

Powdery

amber

animalic

metallic

musky

oud

warm spicy

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

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.4 / 10

Sillage4.5 / 10

Value8.9 / 10

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Day57%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male91%
Female0%
Unisex9%

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7.8/10

Excellent

56 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Private Black by Saint Hilaire smell like?+

Private Black by Saint Hilaire features a layered composition opening with Spices at the top, Agarwood (Oud) in the base. The overall character is ambery (oriental), woody, leather.

What are the notes in Private Black?+

Top notes: Spices. Base notes: Agarwood (Oud).

Is Private Black for men or women?+

Private Black by Saint Hilaire is designed for men.

When was Private Black released?+

Private Black by Saint Hilaire was launched in 2018.

What fragrances are similar to Private Black?+

Fragrances similar to Private Black include Private Gray by Saint Hilaire, Private White by Saint Hilaire, Private Ball by Saint Hilaire, Black Stamino by Prime Collection, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Private Black by Saint Hilaire is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Private Black was launched in 2018. Top notes are Spices and Bergamot; middle notes are Saffron and Cinnamon; base notes are Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.