Illuminum 2026 EDT

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Black Rose 2026

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Illuminum Black Rose 2026 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026. Black Rose 2026 settles into a heart of Mysore Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron, and Frankincense. Illuminum's Black Rose 2026 carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

If you're after a dark, unusual rose, this one's got your number. It's a proper grown-up take, ditching the sweet, girlish florals for something far more intriguing. Not for everyone, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore its unique depths.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
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Black Rose 2026 Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring

Its rose, warm spicy and amber composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a bold, potent fragrance, making it less suitable for casual or office wear where subtlety is preferred. Its rich, sensual character and elegance shine on dates or formal occasions, commanding attention without being overpowering.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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 Rose 2026 opens with a rich, almost jammy rose, immediately deepened by the warm spice of saffron. As it settles, the smooth, creamy embrace of Mysore sandalwood emerges, intertwining with the balsamic, slightly smoky character of frankincense. A subtle metallic edge keeps it from becoming too soft, adding an intriguing, modern tension to its floral and resinous core. It's a complex, evolving scent, far from a straightforward rose, hinting at leather and tobacco beneath its principal notes.

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