BORNTOSTANDOUT 2025 EDP

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Black Mango

by Violaine Collas

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BORNTOSTANDOUT Black Mango is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Violaine Collas. Black Mango opens with Orange and Mango, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Tolu Balsam, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, Sandalwood, and Oud. BORNTOSTANDOUT's Black Mango carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Born to Stand Out's Black Mango is a divisive, take-no-prisoners fragrance. Expect nuclear performance and a love-it-or-hate-it reception; some smell rotting fruit and petrol, others a juicy, dark, leathery masterpiece. This one truly lives up to its name.
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Black Mango Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its nuclear performance and intense, animalic accords make it unsuitable for office wear, where it might offend. It shines on a date or for an evening out, as it's designed to be noticed, but its controversial nature means it's not a safe bet for every formal event.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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 Mango opens with a thick, juicy mango and a bright hint of orange. This sugary tropical explosion quickly gives way to a complex heart of warm, resinous tolu balsam and creamy vanilla. The base plunges into darkness with potent oud, rich leather, earthy cypriol, and smooth sandalwood, creating a deep, animalic dry down that's both intriguing and challenging. It's a gourmand experience with a heavy, smoky twist.

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Where to buy

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15ml 1 offer
Nicchia Luxury UK £6.07/ml +£15.30 delivery £91.00 Buy →
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Nicchia Luxury UK £4.94/ml Free delivery £247.00 Buy →

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