Laurent Mazzone Parfums 2018 Extrait

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Black Oud Extreme Amber

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Laurent Mazzone Parfums Black Oud Extreme Amber is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018. Black Oud Extreme Amber opens with Spicy Notes and Incense, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Civet. Laurent Mazzone Parfums's Black Oud Extreme Amber carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. Some find it a beautifully balanced, versatile amber-oud, while others are baffled by its supposedly terrible performance and overtly animalic nature. Test before you commit, because this ain't for everyone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
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Black Oud Extreme Amber Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Incense52%
Spicy Notes48%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood23%
Vanilla23%
Castoreum20%
Cedar20%
Civet16%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, woody, and animalic profile, coupled with a split opinion on its projection, makes it less suited for an office setting unless applied sparingly. However, its deep, sexy character is perfect for intimate date nights or making a statement at 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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 Oud Extreme Amber wraps you in a dense, woody embrace, kicking off with a smoky hint of incense and a dash of spice. The heart quickly melts into a rich, resinous amber, underpinned by the dark, complex character of oud. As it settles, creamy vanilla smooths out the edges, while the primal growl of castoreum and civet intermingles with earthy cedar and sandalwood, creating a deeply sensual and warm skin scent.

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