Black Tar
Parfumerie ParticulièreEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Black Tar vs. Rook by Rook
Is Black Tar better than Rook by Rook?
Rook by Rook wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Guaiac WoodVetiver
woodyaromaticfresh spicy
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 Black Tar and Rook by Rook?
| Black Tar | Rook by Rook | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Amelie Bourgeois, Anne‑Sophie Behaghel | Nadeem Crowe |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Tar and Rook by Rook smell?
Black Tar
Woody
Mineral
Tuberose
White Floral
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Rook by Rook
Smoky
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Oud
Aromatic
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Tar and Rook by Rook share?
Top
Mineral NotesCade OilVetiver
SmokeCardamomIncenseGingerYlang-Ylang
Heart
TuberoseGuaiac WoodPatchouli LeafJuniperLabdanum
OudTobaccoGuaiac WoodViolet
Base
AmberwoodCloveMossConcrete
CastoreumVetiverAmbretteCivetAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Tar or Rook by Rook?
| Black Tar | Rook by Rook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Tar and Rook by Rook?
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
This is smoke and oud built for people who find most fragrances too polite. The animalic notes (castoreum, civet, ambergris) don't hide, they're the point. Rook refuses to sand its edges smooth.Rook by Rook
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