Crabtree & Evelyn 2015 Cologne

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Black Absinthe

Crabtree & Evelyn Black Absinthe is a Cologne launched in 2015. Black Absinthe opens with Fennel and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Licorice and Anise, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Crabtree & Evelyn's Black Absinthe carries an Acquired verdict, a soft spicy-led wear.

This one's a divisive, potent beast. Skip the blind buy and try it on skin first, because what you get from the bottle isn't necessarily what you'll wear. Expect a strong, spicy-sweet cologne that leans more 'high-end men's fragrance' than 'mysterious absinthe'.
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  • Bold
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Masculine
Black Absinthe Cologne bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 1%
Fruity 0%
Green 31%
Sweet 26%
Warm 24%
Woody 23%
Earthy 20%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Soft Spicy
100%
Anis
77%
Aromatic
63%
Sweet
54%
Herbal
54%

Notes

Top Notes

Artemisia 56% Fennel 44%

Heart Notes

Licorice 58% Anise 42%

Base Notes

Vetiver 100%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Given its significant strength and lasting power, Black Absinthe is too much for an office setting and definitely not suited for sport. It could work for a date or a casual evening out, but its unique spicy-sweet profile might be overwhelming in a formal environment.

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About

Black Absinthe opens with a curious, almost medicinal whiff of fennel and artemisia, a promise of something unusual. This quickly deepens into a potent heart where liquorice and anise dominate, delivering a soft spicy and distinctly aromatic sweetness. The base grounds it all with earthy vetiver, which emerges underneath the initial sweetness. It’s an intriguing blend that, on some, develops into a smoky, masculine scent, while on others, it's a surprising 'tonka bomb'.

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