Black

Edit: I am actually loving this. On skin the spice and darkness comes out a bit more. The Grey Flannel connection is still evident but not quite as strongly. A bit less dapper too with the florals turned down and the spice and dark woods (oud is mentioned in the advertising, smells more like guaiac with a touch of patch to me) turned up. Very wearable, strength is just right for this kind of frag. If the opening was a bit richer and more natural and there was a touch more depth to the base this feels like it would fit in the Memo lineup, like a noir variation of French Leather (like a mix of French Leather and Oriental Leather). Now on to the original review... Old school floral indeed, and as mentioned in a previous review definitely quite dapper. It didn't take me long to figure out what this reminds me of... Grey Flannel. It doesn't have the mimosa or quite as much violet as GF but the floralcy is definitely similar, with a "round and smooth" quality to it that comes across as a gentleman's powder. And despite not being listed there is definitely violet and some violet leaf here. Just take a look at the notes list of almost anything on the reminds me of list... All list either violet, violet leaf, or iris/orris (which is violet flowery in scent). So GF but less overtly floral, darker and a bit more modern, with a smooth lightly spiced suede taking the place of the missing florals and "retro haze". While it is more modern than GF it does not read as actually 2020's modern. Thankfully less strong than GF which is absolutely nuclear, this falls into the realm of comfortably wearable, moderate to good projection and 10-12 hour longevity, although a skin scent after about 6. Colors perceived: Burgundy and black Streaks of white and dark green Edit again: Another comparison struck me. Grey Flannel crossed with Narciso Rodriguez for him (the original).

This is my personal favorite of the entire Alfa Romeo lineup. It has the best opening whilst green has a subjectively better dry down, especially if you like vanilla. Black starts off really beautiful, opening with sweet warm spices and woody notes. It still has a slightly fresh and citrusy quality that looms in the background but the warm spices paired with sweetness and woods are definitely the star of the show. I don't get any leather or even florals out of this particular fragrance. It's just a very pleasant and versatile masculine daily that is perfect for those who love scents like Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum or Dusk By The Woods, as well as other sweet and woody scent profiles! Very addictive scent and I'm not sure why the score on this one is so low, especially when it's under $20 for such a great scent and is the best fragrance from Alfa overall!

I am a fan of the Alfa Romeo fragrances. I just picked this one up, and I like it a lot. I don't feel like the leather is subtle in the opening, but it becomes subtle as the fragrance dries down. Still, it is my favorite component of the fragrance. I like the citrusy-floral combined with something a bit like petrichor but rounder, can't quite place it... but altogether reminds me a bit of bubblegum, although I wouldn't call this fragrance sweet. Imagine yourself sitting on your old leather couch with your girlfriend, the window is open and there's a slight breeze coming through after it had rained a little while ago, and she is chewing bubblegum and giving off a subtle rose-citrus, maybe it is her shampoo or hairspray. I really love fragrances that paint a picture of an experience in my mind, and that sums it up for me. Alfa Romeo you did it again.

Unique among my collection. After the alcohol-y initial blast it dries into a dark, sweet and tobacco-like scent. The Alcantara leather sits comfortably in the background of it all. Quite a delight. My gf rated it an 8 (she rates most of my fragrances a 7). I wasn't paying attention to the longevity but it has an arms length sillage and decent longevity at least 6 hours (I apply lotion first). My friend smelled it and now wants to buy it off me and I am almost certain I will sell it to him as a favor. If I see Alfa Romeo Black on the rack of my local Ross/Burlington I will not hesitate to buy it. 8.9/10

Alfa Romeo Black is an interesting fragrance and somewhat unusual. I think the dark wood + elemi do the main job. I like it a lot and I am happy to made this blind buy especially for £ 15.95. Modern fragrance for a classic man. Performance is good!