
Very Black
MahoganyEau de Toilette2016
Side by side
Malbec Noir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
| Very Black | Malbec Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2015 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Napoleão Bastos, Dominique Ropion, Claire Liégent |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Very Black
Malbec Noir
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
| Very Black | Malbec Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Most woody fragrances hedge. This one doesn't. The patchouli and guaiac wood aren't accents, they're the whole point, held up by a citrus opening that clears the path.Very Black
Malbec Noir punches well above its price. The Pinot Noir heart gives it a distinctive personality you rarely find in this tier. The drydown is warm and refined without straying into heavy territory.Malbec Noir