Black Guava

First of all, this is potent, God damn. Especially compared to what I am used to smelling from BTSO. The beginning of this fragrance starts off with a juicy and sweet guava that almost reminds me of sweet blackcurrants. (Mind you, I am Scandinavian, and not really used to guava or anything guava scented, so take my words with a pinch of salt). I almost get a black fruit tea vibe, because the initial blast of this is so warm and comforting. Everything feels so well blended together, and the cardamom is making this almost vibrating, but still warm, feeling. Like your cup of tea is so hot that it’s close to boiling and stirring around in your thick ceramic mug. In the drydown the oud gets more prominent, though it is still very well blended. I am usually one that is no fond of oud, but it is actually quite pretty here. Sweet and mystic, and shows another grounded side of herself in companion with a flirty fruitchouli. I mentioned that I didn’t expect this from BTSO, mostly because I am used to their scents being ‘provocative’ and ‘sexual’. But this is so sweet, and sensual in an almost carefree way. A girl that is unaware of her own attractiveness. Wearing dark brown lipstick on a rainy autumn day whilst listening to grey, green, brown grunge music with large headphones. The niche caliber of this one is magnificent, and the fact that this one last forever is a bonus point that really makes me want to put it right on my wish list. Maybe this autumn actually. It feels so unique but still so familiar in a way that you really can’t grasp. Really worth trying out if you have the opportunity.

My favourite from the Extrait Extreme collection and my favourite new release overall!! Following the rising fruity-oud trend, this one is bound to take a significant place in this niche. The opening is simply stunning—juicy, overly ripe, tart guava. Mouthwatering, photorealistic, and beautifully blended with the rest of the notes, which don't overshadow but instead amplify its vibrancy. The guava takes its time to settle (not that I mind—I can’t get enough of it), leading into a rich, sophisticated “black” base. But don’t let the name mislead you; this isn’t a deep, dark fragrance. Instead, it unfolds into a refined ambery, woody, and earthy drydown, with the fruitiness still lingering in the background. Love the peony in this composition, I’ve grown to love peony thanks to BTSO! Black Guava is a perfect creation—flirty, bold, intriguing, and incredibly versatile. Perfect for someone with an adventurous spirit, a dreamer at heart, yet grounded with a touch of classic elegance. Unisex, powerful, and undeniably long-lasting.

Absolutely nuclear performance from this, something that’s inherently indicative of BTSO’s Extrait Extreme line. This scent is so strong, it opens up with a sticky, sweet and dark synthetic guava smell, kind of candy like. When I say synthetic, it’s not headache inducing in my opinion but keep it mind it is quite strong. Over time, it settles and has some minty accords come through, which makes it well balanced enough in my opinion to not make the guava note overbearing as it literally sticks with you all day. I accidentally got some sprayed onto my hoodie when I applied it and after going through the a wash, I could still smell the fragrance on my hoodie! This thing is no joke, it sticks to anything you spray it onto, so just a note of caution. Overall, it’s an 8/10 for me, love this scent! I’ve finished my sample and I’m struggling to not impulse buy the full bottle right now.

I've been doing this perfume hobby for 13 years now and at this point, it is difficult to be very impressed by a new release, but this--OMG. Black Guava by BORNTOSTANDOUT is my new drug. Everything about it is perfect. The guava note is loud and clear throughout the entire wear, which is all day and night and the next day. The woody base is so elegant and perfectly balances the bright, juicy guava. There is something about the oud/base that smells nostalgic, even familiar, but I don't have anything like this in my collection. The floral notes are very subtle and blended to perfection. I heard comparisons to Erba Pura, and the notes are completely different--no melon, no loud musk in the base--but, the structure of BG has some similarities. Basically, it is loud everlasting fruit balanced by a dark base. This smells expensive--worth the price and I hardly ever say that. 5/5!!!

Black Guava from BTSO is an avant-garde fragrance perfumed by Suzy Le Helley. This is the funkiest and most complex of the four initial fragrances launched in the Extrait Extrême collection. The combo of Guava and oud is daring. My wife said it could make her vomit, so to say it's polarizing would be an understatement. The fragrance dials down a bit throughout the wear as floral notes emerge. It might be received as the least wearable but it is also tied for my favorite with purple stain from the original four in the Extrait Extrême collection. You gotta get your nose on this if you love the funk like I do.