The Perfume Library

33 perfumes

Anemone

Blackbird · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Blackbird Anemone is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a resinous, woody depth. Honey, plum and grape give the scent its sweet, fruity side, while pink lotus and champagne lighten it with a floral touch. Tobacco, labdanum and styrax draw a spicy, resinous background, softened by ambergris. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine. Contes de Parfums Salalah and Stora Skuggan Thumbsucker have a close profile.

Ophir

7.8

Blackbird · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Blackbird Ophir is a spicy, woody unisex scent led by opoponax, sandalwood and saffron. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters give longevity a high mark. It is recommended mainly for leisure and evening wear, with night-out use close behind. It reads comfortably on both men and women. As a whole it runs along a spicy, resinous and earthy line. Opoponax and frankincense carry a resinous warmth, while sandalwood and cedarwood set the woody base. Saffron and black pepper add spice, tonka bean a slight sweetness, and a smoky edge stays in the background. Hazelnut and pistachio bring a soft, nutty touch.

Y06-S

5.2

Blackbird · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Blackbird Y06-S is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a synthetic, slightly smoky backdrop. Jasmine and banana lead, while milk adds a creamy, gourmand softness. Oud brings a spicy, smoky depth, and the electro-statical accord gives the scent its synthetic edge. The notes have no top-to-base split, so it reads as one whole from start to finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so those figures are only a rough guide. It suits anyone who likes an unconventional blend that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Cacharel Yes I Am and Kayali Maui In A Bottle Sweet Banana | 37 have a close profile.

Universal Supreme

7.2

Blackbird · 2019

Aquatic · Fruity · Sweet

Blackbird Universal Supreme is a unisex fragrance that sets the freshness of aquatic notes and a fruity sweetness against a woody, smoky base, with a distinctly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and so is sillage; most voters find the lasting power high, while projection sits somewhat lower. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are a loose guide. Being unisex, it wears comfortably on anyone. Cherry and strawberry give it a sweet, fruity face, and aquatic notes lighten that sweetness and keep it fresh. Rose, iris and heliotrope add a soft floral touch. Sandalwood, cedarwood and oud build a woody frame, while frankincense deepens the smoky feel.

Targa / Zola Jesus - Taiga

7.9

Blackbird · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Blackbird Targa / Zola Jesus - Taiga is a unisex scent in which opoponax, cade juniper and sandalwood come first, set in a resinous, smoky, woody register. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. Its unisex character means it sits comfortably on either men or women. The scent reads as a single whole: opoponax and cade juniper build a resinous, smoky base, while sandalwood and cedar reinforce the woody side. Black pepper and nutmeg add a spicy edge, and vetiver brings in earthy, green tones. The overall impression is dry, dark and forest-like. Robert Piguet Casbah and Aēsop Miraceti have a close profile.

Pipe Bomb Blue

6.6

Blackbird · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Blackbird Pipe Bomb Blue is a unisex scent that softens metal, patchouli and frankincense with violet and milk. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: cold metal and seawater give the freshness, while patchouli and frankincense lay down a woody, earthy and smoky ground. Violet and milk add a soft floral touch, and the synthetic and fruity accords bring a sharper, brighter edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits anyone who wants an unconventional character that sits comfortably on any skin. D.S. & Durga Vio-Volta and Savour Steel by Naim have a close profile.

Hallow

6.5

Blackbird

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Blackbird Hallow is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, resinous character against a woody, smoky base; it has been discontinued. In Hallow, benzoin and marzipan give a soft, creamy sweetness, while frankincense and oud add a resinous, earthy and smoky weight on top of it. The spicy and oriental accords keep it warm, and the woody side dries it out and holds it in balance. The notes read as one whole rather than as separate stages. The Dua Brand Leather for the Ages and OrkusOdes Hades have a close profile.

Cold Cave - Death

7.3

Blackbird · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Blackbird Cold Cave - Death is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent with a dry, dark character. It is built on leather and oud, while sage and dust add a dry, earthy edge to that heavy core. The accords gather around resinous and leathery tones, with almost no sweetness. The notes read as one dark, smoky whole rather than separate layers. Burberry Antique Oak and Pineward Funerie have a close profile.

Broken Glass

7.3

Blackbird · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Blackbird Broken Glass is a floral, green unisex scent that leans towards evenings and leisure time. Jasmine and rose form a floral frame, while chamomile and violet leaf pull it towards green. Cardamom and pink pepper add spice, and opoponax gives it a resinous warmth. The overall impression is powdery, woody and slightly earthy. Most voters pick it for leisure, evening and nights out, with office and daily wear further behind. In the character votes feminine and masculine run almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Parfumeurs du Monde Izwe and Aēsop Rōzu have a close profile.