Baldessarini Black

I do have this perfume right now, and I do love it. The opening of the fragrance is the best part for me as it feels boozy/fruity with peppery feel, after 5 minutes it loses this sweetness and transfer to a leathery green type of scent, I don't get the basil that much as the reviewers seems to get, but I do get a leathery/ambery dry feel, where the leather, labdanum, patchouli are the main notes that I get till the end of its duration. I was hoping for a little more sweetness to the scent profile (which is present in the opening, but then dissappears quickly) it would appeal to my taste more. But I do love the scent profile as it is unique to me, the closest in the scent profile would be Roccobarocco black for men ( but Rocco is fresher)

WOW - An incredible release, most interesting in 2023. I am fascinated by this. This is quite a smoky oldworld dark green peppery lavish gentleman, smells like a Guerlain. Smells money and sophistication. Not ”offputting” at all but ”bold” so easy on sprays, this would be great in the cold winters night because of the performance. It would also compliment a shiny black leather jacket and a rebellious moodset. I feel this is a blend of: -Lalique Hommage a l’homme (a perfect replacement of it) -La Rive Gauche -Heritage by Guerlain -Dior Homme (original 2005) -Dark Rebel There is no ”ice” in this to me, it is not fresh like that. Darkness smoke and incense is abundant.

Comes out as a modern musk for me. Malleable. Matte Black and violet purple toned. Aroma field generates misty rather then staid bubble. More steam then creme in later stages as well. Then vanishes, doesn't stay skin scent long. Three sprays does three hours. After that requires a hug to be smelled. Sold best as 2.5 oz portable. Mid designer priced at $45 for 50 ml at my favorite discounter. At the end of the day its a decent challenge with upside. Not for anyone under 30. Doesn't smell old but it takes mastering to bring out its color (blackberry). It could get hairy on a hopper.

Shaving cream on top of Smooth and soft leather. This is a nice mature fragrance that is calming and professional. A very nice modern classic for semi formal and formal wear, good for business casual settings all year round. It's maybe too balanced for date night and not very exciting for your audience (at any age). I'd recommend Guerlain L'Instant fragrances first Lalique's Hommage Voyageur next, or even Zino, which have a dirtier patchouli feel. I like this more than zino though.

I wonder who the noses are. One of the noses of the perfect OG, Baldessarini, is Pierre Wargnye, nose of Drakkar Noir, YSL L'Homme and La Nuit de l'Homme. All perfect fragrances. This Black flanker is barber shop perfection on all counts except strength. But my nose is stuffy during hay fever season so maybe it has that as well. It's on sale online in Europe these days.