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| Edp | Concentration | Other |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Black Horse
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A sparkling, mischievous citrus-green composition that brings Penhaligon's signature quirk to a crisp, modern masculine. Ideal for those who want their scent to whisper rather than shout.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 45% | 35% |
| Floral | 5% | 1% |
| Fruity | 6% | 5% |
| Green | 11% | 20% |
| Sweet | 16% | 11% |
| Warm | 0% | 1% |
| Woody | 18% | 22% |
| Earthy | 28% | 16% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 20% | 22% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Bright citrus and green notes make this ideal for spring and summer, where its effervescent freshness shines. Its subtle projection and light woody base are less suited to colder, heavy-wear months.
Occasions
Its crisp, clean character and moderate projection make it perfect for office and casual wear, and it is uplifting for active or daytime occasions. The scent is too playful and airy to shine at formal events.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Green, Woody accords and Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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