Maison Magistral 2026 EDT

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Black Sativa

by Stéphane Jérôme Pernodet

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Maison Magistral Black Sativa is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026, created by Stéphane Jérôme Pernodet. Black Sativa opens with Bergamot and Cumin, settles into a heart of Mandarin and Litchi, and dries down to a base of Musk and Ambergris. Maison Magistral's Black Sativa carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper grower, isn't it? Black Sativa takes a moment to hit its stride, but once it does, it's a wonderfully unique, divisive beast. Definitely not a blind buy, but for the adventurous, it’s a confident, sensual statement.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
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Black Sativa Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot51%
Cumin49%
Heartas listed
Litchi58%
Mandarin42%
Baseas listed
Ambergris58%
Musk42%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built on citrus, fruity and amber - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold opening and sensual dry-down make it a strong contender for dates and casual evenings out, where its unique character can shine. It might be a bit too daring for a conservative office, though its musky base works for formal occasions if applied subtly.

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
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 Sativa opens with a surprisingly sharp, almost challenging burst of bergamot and a distinctive cumin bite, demanding your attention. This initial boldness quickly mellows, giving way to an unexpected, juicy heart of mandarin and the sweet, exotic tang of litchi, a truly tropical interlude. The dry-down settles into a sophisticated, musky warmth, beautifully rounded out by a rich, salty ambergris that adds an animalic depth. It's a journey from zesty freshness to a profoundly sensual, intriguing finish.

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