Black No. 05
| Parfum | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2014 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Red Hoba
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Antoine Lie's deliberately concealed Puredistance composition. A spicy oriental leather wrapped around an undisclosed core - smoke, oud, rose and a fougere skeleton readable beneath the dark. Whispers rather than shouts. Twelve-hour wear on skin.
Red Hoba is a beast of a fragrance with a divisive character. You'll either adore its unique, potent warmth or find yourself repulsed by what some call a 'burnt yogurt' or 'licorice' vibe. It's certainly not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a mystical, luxurious ride.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 7% |
| Floral | 12% | 10% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 9% | 16% |
| Warm | 29% | 32% |
| Woody | 19% | 20% |
| Earthy | 24% | 19% |
| Animalic | 20% | 13% |
| Fresh | 6% | 7% |
Mood
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A leather-smoke-incense oriental at parfum strength sits firmly in cold-weather territory. Winter is the peak fit; fall close behind. Spring and summer expose the smoky leather as too heavy for warmth and humidity.
Occasions
Reads as formal evening fragrance at its peak - dinners, opera, ceremonial wear, dark suits and dark dresses. Date wear is excellent for close-quarters intimacy. Office tolerance is moderate (the dark character can read too statement for corporate); casual and sport wear are wrong fits.
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
Given its extreme longevity and strong sillage, Red Hoba is far too potent for the office. Its warm, musky, and spicy allure makes it perfect for a date night or formal evening events, where its luxurious character can shine. It's a bit too 'statement' for everyday casual wear, though some might enjoy its unique depth in cooler casual settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Leather, Smoky, Woody accords and Incense, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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