Acquired

BORNTOSTANDOUT 2025 EDP

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Black Guava

by Suzy Le Helley

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BORNTOSTANDOUT Black Guava is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Suzy Le Helley. Black Guava opens with Mandarin, Cardamom, and Guava, settles into a heart of Oud, Rose, Geranium, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, Amber, and Patchouli. BORNTOSTANDOUT's Black Guava carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Black Guava is a full-throttle, unapologetic fruit-and-oud beast. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, this beastly performer delivers a thick, sticky, and utterly addictive tropical punch with serious longevity. Not for the faint of heart.
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Edgy
  • Fresh
  • Sensual
Black Guava Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Fruity
100%
Oud
92%
Tropical
85%
Fresh
74%
Woody
72%

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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its nuclear strength and huge sillage make it unsuitable for an office environment, but perfect for a date night where you want to make a lasting impression. It’s too heavy for sport and a bit much for casual daytime, but could work for an adventurous formal evening.

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About

Black Guava bursts with a realistic, syrupy guava note, layered with a hint of warm, spicy cardamom and bright mandarin. As it evolves, the tropical fruit melds into a dark, leathery oud, softened by the rich floral heart of rose, peony, and geranium. The drydown deepens with earthy patchouli, cypriol, and a tenacious amber, leaving a lingering, humid sweetness on the skin.