Daniel Hechter 2015 EDP

M £ Statement

Black

by Francis Kurkdjian , Jérôme di Marino

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Daniel Hechter Black is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Francis Kurkdjian and Jérôme di Marino. Black opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Leather. Daniel Hechter's Black carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a pleasant, affordable leather-patchouli blend, whilst others dismiss it as a cheap, uninspired scent. Definitely try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Edgy
£12.35 at Perfume Click 100ml Check price on → Check prices ↓
Black Eau de Parfum bottle

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.

Notes

Top

BergamotBergamot

Heart

PatchouliPatchouli

Base

LeatherLeather

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

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:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its softer sillage and unoffensive blend of leather and patchouli make it versatile enough for daily wear, leaning more casual to semi-formal. It's not a powerhouse, so it won't dominate a room, making it suitable for a low-key date or an autumnal day out.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Similar

Compare

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Black Eau de Parfum - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Black Eau de Parfum - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Some links earn us a commission if you buy - it never affects your price or how we rank these

Prices checked 20 September 2026 · 2 offers from 2 retailers

Cheapest Bottle £12.35 Perfume Click - 100ml Buy Best Value £12.35 Perfume Click - 100ml - £0.12/ml Buy

Cheapest Bottle and Best Value cover full bottles from 30ml up; samples and decants get their own pick. All three skip marketplace listings, refills and implausible outliers - every offer still shows in full below. How we rank offers

Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on →
also worth checking
Check price on →

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

About

Opens with a zesty, bright splash of bergamot, quickly settling into a prominent, soft leather heart, smoothed out by an earthy-sweet patchouli. The overall impression is a blend of refined ruggedness with a hint of warmth and spice. It wears as an everyday signature - understated, easy to layer, and reaching for it day to day feels effortless rather than showy across the seasons.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.