Black Gemstone
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Black Oudh
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.
This one is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're into an aggressive, smoky dry-down that lingers for ages, then maybe you'll appreciate this. Otherwise, avoid it like the plague - unless you want to smell like cheap lipstick.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 11% |
| Floral | 0% | 2% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 6% |
| Sweet | 13% | 9% |
| Warm | 17% | 23% |
| Woody | 33% | 34% |
| Earthy | 19% | 13% |
| Animalic | 3% | 9% |
| Fresh | 13% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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 winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Its overpowering and long-lasting nature makes it completely unsuitable for the office or casual day wear. It leans more towards formal or date settings where a bold, challenging fragrance might be appreciated, but even then, it's a risky choice due to its divisive character.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Resin, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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