Ferré Black
Perfumer: Olivier Polge
27 ratings
From your scent profile
Gianfranco Ferré Ferré Black is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh citrus and lavender start against a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.
How does it perform?
From 32 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
63% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Ferré Black smell like?
It opens with lavender, grapefruit and pepper, where citrus brightness meets a dry spiciness. The heart of orange blossom, coriander and cardamom adds a soft floral sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cumaru and cedarwood move it toward a powdery, earthy and woody finish, with a gourmand sweetness staying in the background.
Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It reads masculine, and its fresh yet sweet build suits daytime wear. Dolce & Gabbana The One Gentleman (Eau de Toilette) and Lancôme Hypnôse Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lavender
- Grapefruit
- Pepper
First hours
- Orange blossom
- Coriander
- Cardamom
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Cumaru
- Cedarwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Autumn
- 27%Winter
- 27%Spring
- 7%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Daytime21%
- Nighttime21%
- Evening21%
- Casual17%
- Office17%
- Sport4%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
53% matchThe One Gentleman (Eau de Toilette)
Dolce & Gabbana · 2010
52% matchIn the Mood for Love Man
Gianfranco Ferré · 2011
46% matchSelect Night
Mercedes-Benz · 2019
46% match1 and Only
The Dua Brand
46% matchFor Him
Zara
46% matchHéritage (Eau de Toilette)
Guerlain · 1992
46% matchHypnôse Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Lancôme · 2007
45% matchGuilty Intense pour Homme
Gucci · 2011
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Last updated: October 26, 2026