16 community ratings

Black Hemlock / October 2020

2020UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.3/ 10

Community score
16 ratings

Scent Trunk Black Hemlock / October 2020 is a dark-leaning unisex fragrance in which floral and green sides rest on a woody, smoky, leathery base.

Compare

Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 17 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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

Dark woods

Moroccan rose absolute Spices Leather

Canadian hemlock absolute

Resins White musk Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
Leathery

What does Black Hemlock / October 2020 smell like?

Moroccan rose absolute and Canadian hemlock absolute sit at the centre, their green and floral edge weighed down by dark woods, leather and resins. Spices add a dry warmth, while bergamot and white musk soften the severity a little. The earthy, smoky character makes it read cool and shadowed rather than sweet.

Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Its character points towards cooler weather and evening wear. Jil Sander Scent 79 Man and Fendi Uomo have a close profile.