16 community ratings

Black Swan

Perfumer: Oleg Grabchuk

2022UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

6.4/ 10

Community score
16 ratings

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G Parfums Black Swan is a spicy, animalic unisex scent that leans towards leisure time and evenings or nights out.

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How does it perform?

From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 38% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Saffron Spices Rose Civet Patchouli Tonka bean Lemon Musk Castoreum Gaiac wood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Powdery
Resinous
Leathery

What does Black Swan smell like?

Saffron and spices meet rose, while civet, castoreum and patchouli add a dark, leathery weight. Tonka bean and musk soften it, lemon adds a slight brightness, and gaiac wood carries the woody side. The overall character is floral, powdery and resinous, with a synthetic undertone.

Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Leisure, nights out and evenings are the most chosen uses, with business and daily wear trailing behind. It reads unisex, and its distinct character suits cooler evenings best.