Pascal Morabito 1981 EDT

M £ Statement

Or Black

by Jean-Louis Sieuzac

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Pascal Morabito Or Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1981, created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac. Or Black opens with Leather, Bergamot, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Labdanum, Benzoin, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Pascal Morabito's Or Black carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A brooding, vintage chypre-leather that radiates gravitas and complexity far above its budget price. Not for the faint of heart, Or Black is a moody, mossy statement piece for those who appreciate the old school.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Or Black 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Or Black's resinous, leathery and mossy character is ideal for cooler weather, making it excel in fall and winter. Its aromatic and spicy nuances also make it suitable for brisk spring days, but it can feel heavy for the heat of summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With moderate projection and a bold, complex profile, Or Black stands out for casual and evening wear, and works for confident date nights or formal events. Its vintage fougere-leather aura is too intense for sports or light situations, but can fit in a refined office setting with discretion.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Or Black Eau de Toilette is a dramatic, smoky fougère-chypre built on a dark, resinous backbone of leather, oakmoss, vetiver, and benzoin. Peppery citrus and sharp herbal notes cut through the inky, animalic heart, while moss and amber generate a dense, contemplative warmth. The drydown is musky, mossy, and leathery, evoking vintage barbershop rituals and shadowy woods. Elegant yet forceful, it is a stirring tribute to classic masculine perfumery, with a bitter-green edge and a lingering, enigmatic trail.

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