Navy Black
| Edt | Concentration | Edt |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
de Citron Noir
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A breezy, ultra-fresh blue scent that's as easy to wear as it is to forget. Navy Black is pleasant, clean, and modern, but suffers from infamously weak performance. Great for quick refreshes or low-key settings.
This one's a divisive modern citrus. Expect a stunning opening that gets everyone talking, but be warned - it settles into a more generic base for some, and the performance is a hot topic. A love-it-or-hate-it marmite scent, but never boring.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 56% | 50% |
| Floral | 5% | 0% |
| Fruity | 8% | 3% |
| Green | 11% | 13% |
| Sweet | 0% | 1% |
| Warm | 0% | 7% |
| Woody | 23% | 7% |
| Earthy | 15% | 19% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 30% | 36% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The bright citrus and fresh aromatic character make it ideal for spring and summer, when airy, clean scents are most refreshing. The lightness and lack of warmth or depth mean it can get lost in cold winter air.
Occasions
Its subtle projection and inoffensive, clean freshness are perfect for office and casual settings. While too understated for true formal occasions, it's a great 'grab and go' fragrance for daily wear or light sporty activities.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, energetic, and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and invigorating sport use. Despite being an Eau de Cologne with varied performance, the sophisticated citrus-smoke blend makes it appropriate for dates, though less so for formal events where more gravitas might be desired. Some find it perfect for the office, appreciating its subtlety, while others note its eventual generic drydown could be less suited to professional settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Woody, Fresh accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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