Black Gemstone
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Bo
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Prepare yourself for something truly divisive; Black Gemstone isn't for everyone, but for those who get it, it's an utterly captivating, dark, and mysteriously powerful masterpiece that will turn heads and make a statement. Definitely not a blind buy.
Bo is a divisive enigma: a love-it-or-hate-it woody vanilla that swings from tranquil forest to hamster cage, with some finding it a comforting masterpiece and others dismissing it as a dull, expensive woody skin scent. Sample before committing, as this one is highly subjective.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 6% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 1% |
| Sweet | 13% | 15% |
| Warm | 17% | 20% |
| Woody | 33% | 38% |
| Earthy | 19% | 18% |
| Animalic | 3% | 2% |
| Fresh | 13% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Black Gemstone is a potent, dark fragrance with significant projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for office wear. Its mysterious and alluring character, mentioned by reviewers, is ideal for colder nights out, formal events, and dates, while being too heavy for casual daytime use or sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and comforting woody-vanilla profile make it suitable for casual and date wear, where a subtle, inviting scent is preferred. While it's generally too intimate for formal events and not energetic enough for sport, its clean, unobtrusive nature allows for office wear, especially if applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Amber accords and Cedar, Frankincense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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