79 community ratings

Black Tourmaline (Eau de Parfum)

2007UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10

Community score
79 ratings

Olivier Durbano Black Tourmaline Eau de Parfum is a smoky, spicy unisex scent that ties frankincense, pepper and oud to smoked wood and leather.

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Skunky's take: Like someone just came in from the garden, green and crisp.

How does it perform?

From 65 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Frankincense Pepper Cumin Cardamom Coriander

Heart notesfirst few hours

Oud Precious woods

Smoked wood

Leather

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Patchouli Amber Musk Moss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
Leathery

What does Black Tourmaline (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading and leisure wear close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex.

The top is resinous and spicy, with frankincense, pepper, cumin, cardamom and coriander. In the heart, oud, precious woods, smoked wood and leather take over, turning the scent smoky and leathery. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and moss leaves an earthy, green-tinged finish. Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.