Black No. 05 by Puredistance
Men Women 2013
Description
Black No. 05 by Puredistance is an olfactory fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2013, this composition was created by perfumer Antoine Lie.
Show moreQuick summary
When to wear it (votes)
Community
664 votes
- Positive 85%
- Negative 8.6%
- Neutral 6.5%
The community speaks
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
In the collection
Leading answer I want it
1,715 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
664 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Winter
580 votes
Time of day
Choose severalLeading answer Night
313 votes
Each question has its own vote count. You can choose several seasons.
Fragrance profile
About Black No. 05
Black No. 05 by Puredistance is an olfactory fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2013, this composition was created by perfumer Antoine Lie.
It may remind you of
Ranked by what the community voted.
More from Puredistance
Related editions
More from Antoine Lie
How it wears
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
366 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
447 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
240 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Very expensive
215 votes
Featured review The most detailed of the latest reviews.
Have you worn Black No. 05?
Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.
Sort by
Olfactory Memories
Elegant, masculine, and commanding; Puredistance’s Black is for those seeking maturity and allure. It demands good style and a strong character, making it perfect for formal or romantic events. A unique, extremely masculine, and mature scent that leaves a trail without being overwhelming, featuring a mysterious tone that invites you closer. Since I tried it, it’s an essential in my collection. 🔝 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (And because I can’t give it a 6)
Olfactory Memories
“Elegant, masculine, commanding, mature, and attractive. Puredistance’s Black demands good style and a strong character for formal events or classy occasions. It’s a unique, extremely attractive, and mature scent, leaving a noticeable but just-right trail without being overwhelming, featuring a mysterious tone that invites you closer. Since I tried it, it’s an essential in my collection. 🔝 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (And because I can’t give it a 6)””
Emorandeira
“Tried this Puredistance and I just say: I love it. Since the notes are secret, let me tell you what it smells like: a Cuba Libre with cola on a smoky terrace, party vibes, night, and vice. It reminds me of my youthful nights out with CH 212 VIP, but different. My nose is bad, so take what follows with a grain of salt. The opening is balsamic and smoky, like Amouage’s Interlude or Black Afgano, so it surely carries incense or resins like opoponax. There’s also something sweet, maybe amber or benzoin, but no vanilla. I detect coffee, a green-spicy touch like cardamom, dark woods like patchouli or a very subtle oud, and finally leather and tobacco, giving it a masculine character without being unisex. Did I get it? 😂 The dry down is sweeter, like burnt sugar, similar to Raghba, but I don’t think I nailed it. In short, it smells good, it’s elegant, and not intrusive. Longevity is extremely high because it’s an extrait at 10€/ml (and I recommend their sample sets; the service is top). Projection is moderate, creating an aura without saturating. Ideal for cold weather or mild nights. I recommend women try it first; it might lean masculine, but if you can handle Black Afgano, this is yours. Scent: 9, Longevity: 9, Projection: 7, Value: 5, Versatility: 6, Originality: 8, Overall: 9.””
blackened
“You can definitely sense Antoine Lie’s signature here: Black maintains the Tom of Finland or Rien style, playing with contrasts between the dark and the bright, the tarred leather, and that signature metallic floral. It’s very good, though without innovation, it follows the same creative line as several of his other works.””