21 community ratings

Black Absinthe

2015MenClassic

6.6/ 10

Community score
21 ratings

Crabtree & Evelyn Black Absinthe is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, spicy air of anise and cardamom with a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.6 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

4.9 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Star anise Cardamom

Fennel blossom

Absinth Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Artemisia Liquorice Orange blossom French lavender

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tonka bean Oak wood Sandalwood Vetiver Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody

What does Black Absinthe smell like?

Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evenings and nights out come second.

It opens with star anise, cardamom, fennel blossom, absinth and bergamot, fresh and spicy. The heart brings artemisia, liquorice, orange blossom and French lavender, giving it a green, floral side. In the base, tonka bean, oak wood and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a woody finish, rounded out by vetiver and musk.