Baldessarini 2019 EDT

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Baldessarini Black

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Baldessarini Baldessarini Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019. Baldessarini Black opens with Ice, Pink Pepper, and Basil, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Geranium, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Leather, Tonka Bean, and Labdanum. Baldessarini's Baldessarini Black carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag, mate. Some reckon it's a classy, modern barbershop scent, a brilliant Rive Gauche dupe for a bargain. Others find it weak, dated, and a bit of a let-down. If you like old-school vibes with a fresh twist, it might be for you, but don't expect a powerhouse.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Calm
  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
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Baldessarini Black Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and barbershop leanings make it suitable for office and smart casual settings, though some find it a bit too mature for a date. The blend of fresh and warm accords prevents it from being a full-on formal choice, and poor longevity for some makes it less ideal for longer events. It's certainly not one for the gym.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Baldessarini Black kicks off with a bracingly fresh and peppery basil blast, giving way to an aromatic heart of geranium and earthy patchouli, underscored by a resinous myrrh. As it settles, a smooth, warm amber and leathery base emerges, rounded out by the sweet embrace of tonka bean. It's a complex dance of fresh spice and classic warmth, with a definite old-school charm.

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