19 community ratings

Black Iris

Name: Black Iris
Brand: El Nabil

UnisexClassic

8.1/ 10

Community score
19 ratings

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El Nabil Black Iris is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, green opening to a powdery, woody body with a smoky edge, and it sits easily in daytime wear.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 17 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

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

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

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.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Smoky

What does Black Iris smell like?

It opens with galbanum, mandarin orange, orange blossom and mastic, which give it a green, bright start. In the heart, iris, vetiver and cedarwood bring out the powdery, woody side. The base of frankincense and benzoin leaves a smoky yet sweet warmth.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Daily wear and office use lead, and it also works for leisure time. Brecourt Eau Trouble and Prada Purple Rain have a close profile.