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    Black by Hard Candy. Atmospheric mood
    Black by Hard Candy
    Hard Candy

    Black

    Blackcurrant opens. Oakmoss lingers.

    4-6 hoursModerate4.32017

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    What does Black smell like?

    Black by Hard Candy is an eau de parfum fragrance that opens with Kiwi, Litchi, and Mango, transitions into a heart of Vanilla, Quince Flower, and Jasmine, and settles into a base of Amber, Sugar, and Iris. Expect 2-4 hours longevity and strong sillage. Best suited for spring and summer. Rated 3.5/5, well-liked by the community, 3 votes.

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    Main accords

    fruity
    vanilla
    sweet
    tropical
    fresh
    PlayfulSweetYouthfulCheerfulFreshUplifting
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    The Verdict

    What the community says.

    When to Wear10 votes
    Occasions8 votes
    Pros
    • Lasts through a full workday on most skin types
    • Fruity opening fades into something worth staying for
    • Dark and moody drydown once the sweetness clears
    • Moderate sillage, conversation distance, not room-filling
    • The oakmoss drydown is the real payoff
    Cons
    • Weak longevity on dry skin types
    • Projection is close rather than commanding
    • Fades faster than the 6-8 hour estimate on some
    • The opening may feel too bright for darker tastes
    • Some skin types amp the pineapple in the top notes

    The Story

    Why it exists.

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    How it compares

    BlackHard Candy
    Hard CandyHard Candy
    Eau de ParfumConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Kiwi, Litchi, MangoTop NotesRhubarb, Pink Pepper, White Tea
    2-4 hoursLongevity6-10 hours
    StrongSillageModerate
    SpringBest SeasonFall
    4.33/5Rating3.5/5
    BlackHard Candy
    Pink SugarAquolina
    Eau de ParfumConcentrationEau de Toilette
    Kiwi, Litchi, MangoTop NotesRaspberry, Orange, Bergamot
    2-4 hoursLongevity4-6 hours
    StrongSillageModerate
    SpringBest SeasonWinter
    4.33/5Rating3.74/5
    Full comparison
    How Black compares to similar fragrances
    This fragranceBlackHard CandyHard CandyHard CandyPink SugarAquolinaFull comparison
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Top NotesKiwi, Litchi, MangoRhubarb, Pink Pepper, White TeaRaspberry, Orange, Bergamot
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours4-6 hours
    SillageStrongModerateModerate
    Best SeasonSpringFallWinter
    Rating4.33/53.5/53.74/5

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    What others think.

    The opening either pulls you in or doesn't, bright, fruity, immediate. But what about 6 hours later? That's the real question Black asks. What did the drydown do to you?

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    About Black.

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