Black by Armaf
Men 2024
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Description
Black by Armaf is a woody aromatic fragrance for men. This new creation was launched in 2024. The top notes feature bergamot, pepper, and lemon; the heart combines white flowers, woody nuances, and rose; while the base reveals a blend of wood, tobacco, and amber.
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Key notes
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Top
bergamot
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Heart
White Flowers
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Base
woody notes
Community
281 votes
- Positive 89%
- Negative 2.5%
- Neutral 8.5%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
1,641 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
281 votes
Season
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562 votes
Time of day
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307 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Black
Black by Armaf is a woody aromatic fragrance for men. This new creation was launched in 2024. The top notes feature bergamot, pepper, and lemon; the heart combines white flowers, woody nuances, and rose; while the base reveals a blend of wood, tobacco, and amber.
Spices White flowers Woods and mosses Flowers Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
204 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
201 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
218 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
196 votes
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Community reviews
17 reviews
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The opening smells like sweet garbage, but once it dries, it becomes fruity with roses and a touch of tobacco; the opening is bad, but the dry-down is top-notch.
Bought it blind based on reviews. Smells like rose water with tobacco ash: fresh from the rose, dirty from the tobacco, an elegant and strange contrast. Not everyone will like it. Always test before buying. Rating 7.5. Ideal with a white or light pink shirt for daytime.
Recommended all year round, unless it’s below 10 degrees (it loses performance) or above 40 (it becomes suffocating if you wear it too much). It’s better than the Homem Essence by Natura, more youthful than this one. Infinity beats the discontinued version by a landslide; it’s more similar, with great trail and projection. Beautiful. 10/10. Note: YSL Ultimate hasn’t gotten as many compliments as the Nuit de Homme, and the Kenzo Leau Intense follows the same DNA but is no longer sold.
A perfume with a strange opening but an incredible dry-down; it didn’t give much at first, but I’m already hunting for a second bottle. It’s an unconventional scent, and that’s where the magic lies: an attractive, addictive, and very elegant aroma.
Rough opening, brutal dry-down. I didn’t give it much importance until I got hooked; it’s an unusual, attractive, and very elegant scent. I’m already looking for another bottle.
Incredible scent. Beastly projection (fills the room) and lasts 14 hours. Fresh, clean, super masculine, and elegant without being formal. Suitable for any occasion. Be careful with the sprays: with 3, you get 10 hours. Highly recommended.
Got a decant and I like it. It lasts and projects well, the scent is rich, and it’s good for daily wear. I’m buying it.
Regret. Smells like pure alcohol and cleaner, with nothing to recommend. It makes me dizzy and sick. I already bought two more Armaf scents, and they’re nothing like Odyssey White or Aqua. This one, being more expensive, is detestable. I don’t think I can sell it; I’ll try to get my 1,000 euros back and throw it away.
Regret: it smells like pure alcohol and cleaner, with no standout notes. It makes me dizzy and repulsed. I’ve already bought two more Armaf scents, and they’re worlds away from Odyssey White or Aqua. This one, which is more expensive, is utterly detestable. I don’t think I can sell it, so I’ll try to get my money back just to throw it away happily.
Excellent men’s fragrance that impresses from the first sniff. Without a doubt, one of the best discoveries of 2025.
Excellent masculine fragrance that impresses from the very first sniff. Without a doubt, one of the best discoveries of 2025.
Beautiful fragrance with little evolution (it doesn’t need to). Masculine elegance that blends white florals, rose, a spicy touch (pepper or cardamom), and an amber-woody base. I tested it in summer, and it’s too heavy for the heat. I bought it recently and haven’t fully experienced the development yet, but so far it’s very long-lasting, projects well, and is addictive without being overwhelming. If it improves with oxidation, it’ll be a beast. Great buy, especially since it’s available at a good price in Spain.
Beautiful fragrance, little evolution (it doesn’t need any). Masculine elegance that blends white florals, rose, spices (pepper or cardamom), and an amber woody base. I tried it in summer and it’s heavy for the heat. I bought it recently and haven’t experienced the full development yet, but it’s long-lasting, radiant, and addictive without being tiring. If it improves with oxidation, it will be a beast. Great purchase. It’s on sale at a good price in Spain.
Hey, this is a beast of a fresh scent. Intensely masculine, citrusy, and despite not listing it, I do perceive incense. It’s a well-balanced citrus-incense accord with rose. It lasts a fortune, though it’s a bit flat. Some might not like it, saying it smells like air fresheners, but I disagree. Be careful with the sprays; they can give you a headache. The only downside is the atomizer; it’s terrible. It’s for men over 30/35. I’ll get it again. 10/10 from Armaf. Always test it. Cheers.
This is Spicebomb Night Vision EDP mixed with Bvlgari Black 1997, the first unisex black from Bvlgari. It’s incredible—masculine and classy: a woody base but starts with bergamot and white florals. It exudes masculine elegance. Buy it blind without a doubt; it’s one of Armaf’s most underrated gems. In English, they call it a ‘sleeper’—people fall asleep when buying it because they overlook it.
Hey, this fragrance is a heavyweight in the fresh category. It’s aggressively masculine, with a noticeable citrus profile. Here, you won’t detect the frankincense; what I perceive is a citrus-frankincense accord with a very well-balanced rose touch. It lasts like crazy, though it’s quite linear. Watch out, some call it a room freshener because it doesn’t evolve, but I disagree. Be careful with the sprays; it can give you a headache. The only downside is the atomizer, which is terrible. It’s designed for men over 30 or 35. Since I tried it, I’m hunting for another bottle—it’s a 10/10 from Armaf. Always test first. Cheers.
This is Spicebomb Night Vision EDP blended with Bvlgari Black 1997, the first unisex black from Bvlgari. It’s incredible—masculine and classy: a woody base, but the opening features bergamot and white florals. It exudes masculine elegance. Buy it blind without a doubt; it’s one of Armaf’s most underrated gems. In English, they call it a ‘sleeper’—people literally fall asleep when they buy it.