Franck Olivier 2011 EDT

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In Black for Men

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Franck Olivier In Black for Men is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. In Black for Men opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Sage, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Pineapple, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Franck Olivier's In Black for Men carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This budget-friendly scent delivers a bright, fresh, and surprisingly masculine modern take on familiar 'blue' fragrances. It's a fantastic everyday grab for those who like to smell clean and put-together without breaking the bank, though some find it a bit too synthetic.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Confident
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In Black for Men Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin27%
Sage27%
Lemon24%
Bergamot22%
Heartas listed
Pineapple64%
Jasmine36%
Baseas listed
Cedar33%
Sandalwood25%
Woody Notes22%
Amber19%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and the office, where it projects an approachable yet polished aura. While versatile enough for some date and sport situations, the woody depth might be a bit much for truly high-intensity activities or very formal events.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Opens with a vibrant burst of zesty bergamot, lemon, and mandarin, underscored by fresh sage. The heart introduces a crisp pineapple note, adding a touch of playful sweetness, alongside a delicate jasmine. The base settles into a robust woody accord of cedar and sandalwood, softened by warm amber, creating a masculine and well-rounded dry down that's both fresh and grounded.

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