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Black is Black Modern Oud

Nu Parfums · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Nu Parfums Black is Black Modern Oud is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance with woody, oriental and resinous depth. It opens with lavender and bergamot, which give a brief fresh lift. The heart brings musk, cinnamon and oud: cinnamon adds the spice, musk softens it. The base of patchouli, labdanum and amber dries down into a warm, powdery, creamy and resinous finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. With its rich, sweet and spicy build, it reads masculine. Its profile is close to Floris Honey Oud and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Elixir.

Black is Black for Men

6.9

Nu Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nu Parfums Black is Black for Men is a men's fragrance that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a sweet, spicy and woody base. The top is bright with bergamot, grapefruit, lemon and tangerine, while lavender and juniper berry pull it towards a cool, green edge. Rose and jasmine add a soft floral heart. In the base, gaiac wood, tonka bean, vanilla and amber sweeten and warm it, with smoky, leathery and animal touches sitting quietly behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes means those ratings are tentative. It is aimed at men. Versace Blue Jeans and Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.