Great in Black
20 ratings
From your scent profile
Lou de Pre Great in Black is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening against a sweet, spicy and woody base.
Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.
How does it perform?
From 19 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Easily worth what it costs.
Blind buy risk
75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Great in Black smell like?
Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the sample is small. It reads clearly masculine, and voters find it good value for the price.
It opens with cinnamon, apple and lemon, fresh with a light spice. In the heart, lavender, violet and lily of the valley add a floral, green softness. The base of vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean dries down sweet and woody.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cinnamon
- Apple
- Lemon
First hours
- Lavender
- Violet
- Lily of the valley
Towards evening
- Vanilla
- Patchouli
- Tonka bean
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Winter
- 35%Autumn
- 24%Spring
- 6%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Casual25%
- Nighttime25%
- Daytime20%
- Evening20%
- Office10%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026