30 community ratings

Black (2013)

2013UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10

Community score
30 ratings

Goti Essenze Black is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets the brightness of mandarin orange, bergamot and peppermint against the warmth of vanilla and patchouli.

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Skunky's take: A floral hello, my nose just bloomed.

How does it perform?

From 23 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /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

83% 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.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous

What does Black (2013) smell like?

It opens with a bright citrus of mandarin orange and bergamot, cooled by peppermint. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and black pepper bring out the floral and spicy sides. The base turns sweet, resinous, slightly earthy and smoky through vanilla, amber and patchouli, with pomegranate and moss rounding it out.

Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans masculine in character, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) and Goti Essenze Black (2008) have a close profile.