Armaf EDP

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Black Onyx

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Armaf Black Onyx is an Eau de Parfum. Black Onyx opens with Lemon, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Armaf's Black Onyx carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Black Onyx is a love-it-or-hate-it spicy powerhouse. Many find it a unique, classic masculine scent, while others recoil from its intense cardamom and dry, herbal qualities, often describing it as an 'old school barbershop'. Not for the faint of heart, it's a statement piece.
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Black Onyx Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Rive Gauche Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent
4%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom43%
Lemon30%
Cinnamon27%
Heartas listed
Myrrh100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli43%
Musk30%
Amber28%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and intense, divisive spicy profile make it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. However, its strong performance and unique character lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather, though some find it casual enough for a relaxed weekend.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Black Onyx opens with a potent, almost overwhelming burst of cardamom and sharp lemon, swiftly joined by a kick of cinnamon. As it settles, a smoky, resinous myrrh emerges, intertwining with a dry, earthy patchouli. The base solidifies with a deep amber and clean musk, creating a complex, dark, and often polarising oriental aroma that holds surprising green and slightly soapy undertones.

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