Baudelaire
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2007 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Black Tourmaline
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly polarising scent, Baudelaire provokes strong reactions. Some hail it as a masterpiece of dark luxury, a complex journey through incense and leather. Others find it unoriginal, fleeting, or simply too much. Love it or hate it, Baudelaire certainly leaves an impression.
Olivier Durbano's Black Tourmaline is an absolute beast of a scent, a divisive masterpiece that some call pure art and others find challenging. Expect a dark, smoky, and utterly unique experience that definitely isn't for those who play it safe with their fragrance. You'll either adore its intensity or run a mile.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 5% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 11% | 4% |
| Sweet | 10% | 9% |
| Warm | 31% | 28% |
| Woody | 27% | 28% |
| Earthy | 26% | 30% |
| Animalic | 14% | 19% |
| Fresh | 9% | 5% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
The strong, dark accords of leather, incense, and amber make it too heavy for widespread office use, though some find it suitable. Its mysterious and warm character, coupled with good longevity, makes it ideal for dates and evening formal events rather than casual or sport activities.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This powerful, smoky, and long-lasting scent is too assertive for the office but incredibly intriguing for a mysterious date night. Its strong, dark character makes it fitting for formal events, though its artful edge might be lost in mundane casual settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Woody, Amber accords and Caraway, Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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