Black Horse
| Other | Concentration | Cologne |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2015 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Eau Sauvage
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Black Horse is an absolute bargain that punches well above its weight class. A sweet citrus aromatic that can be surprisingly divisive on first sniff, but often settles into a crowd-pleasing, woody-sweet delight.
A modern, zesty citrus blast that gets the job done for hotter days. It's divisive, with some loving its fresh energy and others finding it too synthetic or simply preferring the original. Performance for a 'cologne' concentration is surprisingly decent, though some find it fleeting.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 35% | 33% |
| Floral | 1% | 8% |
| Fruity | 5% | 5% |
| Green | 20% | 19% |
| Sweet | 11% | 3% |
| Warm | 1% | 5% |
| Woody | 22% | 24% |
| Earthy | 16% | 16% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 22% | 23% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet and fresh profile makes it versatile for casual wear and dates, but it might be a bit too punchy for a very formal office setting. The 'everyday wear' sentiment from reviews supports its high casual and decent date scores.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive citrus-aromatic profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, especially in warm weather. While not overly strong, the projection and longevity are good enough for these settings. It's a bit too casual for formal events, and just right for sport thanks to its refreshing nature.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Green, Fresh Spicy accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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