Black Sea
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2007 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Fougeres Marines
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a beast-mode marine scent for those who love their aquatics dark, salty, and unapologetically dominant. While performance reports are wildly inconsistent, the scent itself is a unique, powerful journey into a stormy, deep ocean.
This one is pure nostalgia for anyone who grew up in the 90s loving Tommy Hilfiger, with Montale's signature beast-mode performance dialled all the way up. It's divisive; some love it as a beefed-up classic, while others find it generic and harsh.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 1% |
| Floral | 17% | 17% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 8% | 12% |
| Sweet | 9% | 5% |
| Warm | 1% | 2% |
| Woody | 4% | 10% |
| Earthy | 18% | 27% |
| Animalic | 15% | 10% |
| Fresh | 41% | 33% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct aquatic-animalic profile make it unsuitable for office wear, where it could easily overpower. It's more suited for making a statement on a night out or for personal enjoyment during casual activities, particularly in warmer weather.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its potent projection and longevity mean it's probably too much for a confined office setting, but it's perfect for casual outings or even a sporty vibe. While some find it too casual, its amplified freshness works well for dates, according to reviews.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Marine, Fresh Spicy accords and Patchouli, Sea Water notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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