Mancera 2013 EDP

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Black Line

by Pierre Montale

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Mancera Black Line is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Pierre Montale. Black Line opens with Spicy Notes, settles into a heart of Leather, Amber, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Guaiac Wood. Mancera's Black Line carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Black Line by Mancera is a polarising rose and leather combo. While some rave about its smooth, sophisticated blend, others find it shockingly synthetic or reminiscent of a dentist's office. Definitely one to sample before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
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Black Line Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes100%
Heartas listed
Rose35%
Patchouli23%
Leather23%
Amber19%
Baseas listed
Guaiac Wood37%
Musk35%
Sandalwood27%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and substantial longevity, Black Line is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. It can work in an office setting with light application, but truly shines for dates and formal events due to its sensual and sophisticated character.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with an immediate hit of spicy notes before settling into a rich heart of rose, leather, patchouli, and amber. The rose here is often described as dry and pure, not overly sweet or jammy, complemented by a smokey leather. The dry-down is a creamy, musky blend of sandalwood and guaiac wood, offering an elegant, dark, and slightly sweet foundation. It smells like an opulent palace on the outskirts of Istanbul.

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