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Aurora Scents

Black Obsidian

Perfumer: Alberto Morillas

MenModern
8.2/ 10
Community score
19 ratings
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Aurora Scents Black Obsidian is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on Italian mandarin orange, elemi resin and Italian bergamot.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 18 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.8 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
8.9 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

95% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Sweet
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody
  8. Resinous

What does Black Obsidian smell like?

The citrus top notes give it a bright start, while elemi resin adds a slightly sharp, resinous edge. In the heart, pink pepper, jasmine sambac absolute and osmanthus bring a floral side that spice balances and sweetens. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Helvetolide®, Ambrox and moss settles it onto a green, woody ground.

Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best read with caution. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and voters score its value for money highly. BMW Bergamood and Thameen Patiala have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Italian mandarin orange
    • Elemi resin
    • Italian bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Pink pepper
    • Jasmine sambac absolute
    • Osmanthus
  3. Towards evening

    • Indonesian patchouli
    • Helvetolide®
    • Ambrox

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Spring
  • 29%
    Autumn
  • 21%
    Summer
  • 14%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    20%
  • Casual
    20%
  • Nighttime
    20%
  • Office
    20%
  • Evening
    20%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026