Black Line by Mancera
Men Women 2013
Description
Black Line by Mancera is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2013, the nose behind this composition is Pierre Montale. The top notes are spicy; the heart features rose, patchouli, leather, and amber; while the base consists of guaiac wood, white musk, and sandalwood.
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Key notes
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Top
spicy notes
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Heart
rose
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Base
guaiac wood
Community
618 votes
- Positive 72%
- Negative 17%
- Neutral 10%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
1,517 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
618 votes
Season
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671 votes
Time of day
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390 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Black Line
Black Line by Mancera is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2013, the nose behind this composition is Pierre Montale. The top notes are spicy; the heart features rose, patchouli, leather, and amber; while the base consists of guaiac wood, white musk, and sandalwood.
Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
357 votes
Sillage
Tied for the lead Moderate / Strong
436 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
238 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
194 votes
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7 reviews
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The worst Mancera I’ve tried. The projection and sillage are brutal, but the scent is a total fiasco. They promised a masculine rose like Atomic Rose, but it smells like stale, unbearable rose. I asked my office and everyone agreed: it’s a disaster, nothing wearable. I don’t get the positive reviews. If I were to describe it: ‘An old woman’s house with dead roses and antique furniture, with a hint of alcohol.’ It doesn’t even work for women; it’s for hacking away in a garden because it smells so potent.
The worst Mancera I’ve tried. The projection and sillage are brutal, but the scent is a disaster. They promised a masculine rose like Atomic Rose, but it smells like rancid and unbearable rose. I asked my coworkers and everyone agreed: it’s a disaster, nothing wearable. I don’t understand the positive notes. If I were to describe it: ‘The house of an old lady with dead roses and old furniture, with a touch of mold.’ It doesn’t even work for women; it’s for hacking away in a garden because it’s so potent.
A very prominent rose and patchouli; almost the entire perfume is just those two notes with a dirty base from the guaiac wood. In summer, I’d just reduce the sprays or better yet, go for Lemon Line from the same collection. Although the longevity leaves a bit to be desired in Mancera… maybe it’s due to the magnetic cap, which usually indicates a reformulation.
A very prominent rose and patchouli; almost the entire perfume is just those two notes with a dirty base from the guaiac wood. In summer, I’d either reduce the sprays or go for Lemon Line from the same collection instead. Although the longevity leaves a bit to be desired in Mancera… maybe it’s due to the magnetic cap, which usually indicates a reformulation.
Rose, rose, and more rose. As Blackened says, it’s a good blend of spiced rose, patchouli, and leather. The opening is harsh, not by intensity but by a medicinal touch, like clinical sterilization, nothing balsamic. But after 15 minutes, it changes: it becomes lighter, cleaner, easy to wear without losing its character. I’ve fallen in love with it over time; now I see the woody and amber nuances that give it warmth, ideal for spring. Longevity and projection? It’s Mancera, it outshines everything. Even though it’s unisex, I clearly see it as masculine.
Rose, rose, and more rose. As Blackened says, it’s a good blend of spiced rose, patchouli, and leather. The opening is harsh—not due to intensity, but a medicinal, clinical sterility, nothing balsamic. But after 15 minutes, it changes: it becomes lighter, cleaner, easy to wear without losing character. I fell in love with it over time; now I see the woody and amber nuances that give it warmth, ideal for spring. Longevity and projection? It’s Mancera, it beats everything. Even though it’s unisex, I clearly see it as masculine.
Great perfume. If you like the rose-patchouli combo but want to wear it in less cold weather, this is the choice. Soft intensity with a soapy touch that makes it versatile for casual situations and mild climates. Huge longevity and average projection.