Chrysolithe
Olivier DurbanoEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Chrysolithe vs. Black Tar
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
GingerCarawayBlack PepperCinnamon
Mineral NotesCade OilVetiver
Heart
RosemaryJasmine
TuberoseGuaiac WoodPatchouli LeafJuniperLabdanum
Base
CedarVetiverMuskAmbergrisSage
AmberwoodCloveMossConcrete
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chrysolithe | Black Tar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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