Chrysolithe
Olivier DurbanoEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Chrysolithe vs. Black Tar
Is Chrysolithe better than Black Tar?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
fresh spicyaromaticwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Chrysolithe and Black Tar?
| Chrysolithe | Black Tar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Durbano | Amelie Bourgeois, Anne‑Sophie Behaghel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Chrysolithe and Black Tar smell?
Chrysolithe
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Herbal
Musky
Cinnamon
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Black Tar
Woody
Mineral
Tuberose
White Floral
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Chrysolithe and Black Tar share?
Top
GingerCarawayBlack PepperCinnamon
Mineral NotesCade OilVetiver
Heart
RosemaryJasmine
TuberoseGuaiac WoodPatchouli LeafJuniperLabdanum
Base
CedarVetiverMuskAmbergrisSage
AmberwoodCloveMossConcrete
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
GingerCarawayBlack PepperCinnamon
CloveJuniper
Woody Notes
Cedar
AmberwoodGuaiac WoodPatchouli Leaf
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Tuberose
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Chrysolithe and Black Tar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Chrysolithe or Black Tar?
| Chrysolithe | Black Tar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Chrysolithe and Black Tar?
The hyssop note is a statement. Camphorated, tea-like, slightly medicinal, it won't appeal to everyone, and that's the point. This is for someone who wants a fragrance with a spine.Chrysolithe
Black Tar does what most fragrances won't: it smells dangerous on purpose. The mineral-tuberose pairing is not a crowd-pleaser, it's a statement. Wear it knowing full well some people won't get it.Black Tar
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