Black Citrus
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
Votes lean masculine
147 ratings
From your scent profile
Vilhelm Parfumerie Black Citrus is a fresh, green unisex scent that ties Calabrian bergamot and cardamom to the smoky woodiness of vetiver and birch.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 127 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
84% 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
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
- Smoky
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
SmokyWhat does Black Citrus smell like?
Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it classic.
It opens with bergamot and cardamom, citrus set against spice. Violet and maté in the heart add a soft green note. The base of vetiver, birch and Indonesian patchouli settles into a smoky, resinous, woody ground. Etro ManRose and Amouage Search have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Calabrian bergamot
- Cardamom
First hours
- Violet
- Maté
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Birch
- Indonesian patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Spring
- 29%Summer
- 24%Autumn
- 15%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual23%
- Office22%
- Daytime20%
- Evening16%
- Nighttime13%
- Sport6%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026