15 community ratings

Black Anise (Eau de Parfum)

2023Unisex

8.3/ 10

Community score
15 ratings

Abel Black Anise Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets anise and cocoa beside tobacco, leaning sweet and spicy; it has been discontinued.

Compare

Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.

How does it perform?

From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Anethol

Chinese star aniseed

Heart notesfirst few hours

French blackcurrant absolute

Cocoa

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tobacco

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Black Anise (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

The top is anethol and Chinese star aniseed, so it opens with the sharp sweetness of anise. In the heart, French blackcurrant absolute and cocoa come forward and push the sweetness towards gourmand. Tobacco sits in the base, and the woody, resinous and smoky accords give it a deep, slightly leathery oriental feel.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as tentative. It suits men and women alike, especially anyone who likes dense, sweet fragrances. Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.