Black Tar
Parfumerie ParticulièreEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Black Tar vs. Hyde
Hyde wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Black Tar | Hyde | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Amelie Bourgeois, Anne‑Sophie Behaghel | Hiram Green |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black Tar
Woody
Mineral
Tuberose
White Floral
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Hyde
Leather
Smoky
Amber
Vanilla
Mossy
Floral
Animalic
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mineral NotesCade OilVetiver
BergamotLemon
Heart
TuberoseGuaiac WoodPatchouli LeafJuniperLabdanum
BirchAcacia
Base
AmberwoodCloveMossConcrete
LabdanumOakmossVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Tar | Hyde | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Birch tar doesn't ask permission. It arrives with smoke, charred wood, and the kind of leather that tells you something happened. Some will find it too much. Most will find it doesn't let go.Hyde