Michael Malul London 2020 EDP

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511 Black Tie

by Frank Voelkl , Roger Howell

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Michael Malul London 511 Black Tie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Frank Voelkl and Roger Howell. 511 Black Tie opens with Juniper and Dried Fruits, settles into a heart of Heliotrope, Lily, Ginger, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Michael Malul London's 511 Black Tie carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive yet intriguing, Black Tie is a 'Sauvage for people who don't like Sauvage', offering a smoother, less metallic take on the popular ambroxan-heavy profile. It's a crowd-pleaser for some, a generic 'bar soap' for others.
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511 Black Tie Eau de Parfum 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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a fresh yet refined scent profile, make it highly suitable for the office and casual wear. While some reviewers see it as a date night option, its 'clean soap' quality might be less ideal for formal settings.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opening with a fresh hit of juniper and a subtle sweetness from dried fruits, Black Tie quickly evolves. The heart introduces a surprising blend of ginger and sage, adding a touch of spiced herbal warmth, alongside the delicate florality of lily and heliotrope. The dry down settles into a clean, smooth base of musk and amber, rounded out by the creamy, sweet notes of vanilla and tonka bean, delivering a refined and masculine finish.

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