Crabtree & Evelyn 2015 EDC

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Black Absinthe

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

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Artemisia56%
Fennel44%
Heartas listed
Licorice58%
Anise42%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

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 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.

Ingredients and allergens

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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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