Kromo Black by Ésika
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Description
Kromo Black by Ésika is a men's fragrance from the olfactive family. Launched in the 2020s, Kromo Black features top notes of Guatemalan cardamom, black pepper, and grapefruit; heart notes of elemi, violet leaves, and geranium; and base notes of tonka bean, patchouli, sandalwood, gaiac wood, and oakmoss.
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Key notes
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Top
Guatemalan Cardamom
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Heart
elemi
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Base
tonka bean
Community
104 votes
- Positive 91%
- Negative 0%
- Neutral 8.7%
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About Kromo Black
Kromo Black by Ésika is a men’s fragrance from the olfactive family. Launched in the 2020s, Kromo Black features top notes of Guatemalan cardamom, black pepper, and grapefruit; heart notes of elemi, violet leaves, and geranium; and base notes of tonka bean, patchouli, sandalwood, gaiac wood, and oakmoss.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
99 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
104 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
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Pablitonicolas
Kromo Fire is missing!
DarthGianotti
It’s a beast and one of the best surprises I’ve found in men’s catalogs. I got it at a competitive price in Peru, and it’s one of my favorites. It does stand out more in winter, but I don’t see any reason not to wear it in autumn or moderately in summer. It performs well for 4–5 hours; after that, it fades, but a couple of sprays are enough to last the rest of the day. I’ll definitely buy it again, and now my sights are set on Kromo Fire.
Dyc
It’s affordable and worth the purchase, although personally I don’t like spicy scents because at the dry-down, around 3 hours, that spicy part becomes noticeable. It’s a night scent or for mild climates; it’s best enjoyed on dates or special occasions. The opening is very similar to Eros but without the mint; then it evolves and dries down to tonka bean, woods, violet, and a tiny mineral note like the undisclosed Valentino Born in Roma, which I detected. It lasts and projects very well. It holds the record for the fastest compliment: a beautiful stranger told me, ‘Wow, you smell so good.’ My brain didn’t process it; I just said thanks and smiled. Wow, incredible that an affordable fragrance got me praised so quickly. It delivers a lot for the price.
Danjra
Nothing like the classic Invictus; it’s spicy, sweet, and slightly powdery due to the cardamom. I’ve had it for years and barely used it, but when the Asad perfume came out, it reminded me a lot of this one. It has that Versace Eros vibe thanks to the tonka bean and similar notes—nothing more.
Escoriapodrida
I don’t see any resemblance to the classic Invictus, maybe it’s more like Invictus Victory Elixir. It has that full-on winter and mature fragrance vibe. To me, it reminds me of the classic Asad…
Luisfher 82
It’s that kind of fragrance that, if they don’t tell you, feels like a designer scent. Reminded me of classic Invictus and a bit of Paco Rabanne’s Phantom, but less creamy. The longevity is good, around 8 hours; the projection felt a bit weak, but for the price, it’s more than fine. Some people prefer paying for designer imitations—not Arab dupes, but those Chinese ones that look original but don’t last a breath once sprayed. Anyway, it’s a catalog-worthy, sweet, crowd-pleasing perfume that won’t annoy anyone at an economical price with designer-quality: buy blind.
Luisfher 82
It’s one of those fragrances that, if they didn’t tell you it’s from a catalog, you’d blindly think it’s a designer scent. It reminded me quite a bit of the classic Invictus and a touch of Paco Rabanne Phantom, but less creamy. Longevity is good, around 8 hours; projection felt a bit weak to me, but for the price, it’s more than fine. Just keep in mind that there are still people who prefer paying for designer imitations—not Arab dupes, but those Chinese ones that look like the real deal but don’t last a breath once atomized. Anyway, it’s a hardworking catalog fragrance, sweet, and won’t annoy anyone for an economic price with designer-quality vibes. Buy blind.
Paco_zul9
This perfume is what Invictus is, but bulkier, with more nuances. If it resembles Y, it’s the darker EDT version; it has no age range, it suits anyone, it’s versatile, and it has a particular green apple scent, very Y EDT but with something of Invictus—not identical, but very rich. It’s spicy but not intrusive; yes, if you’re in a very enclosed space, be careful with the number of sprays, but otherwise, no problem.
iorelk
For the price it’s worth, wow, it’s luxurious. It lasts at least 4–6 hours; what more could you ask for? I’d buy it again, wow, gladly. I even like it more than some other Arab scents I own.
ffaundezm
If Nathalie Lorson made it, then it’s good, that’s simple.
BarahonaJR
Sweet and straightforward, but it lasts more than 4 hours. Honestly, it passes off as a designer fragrance, and no one would complain.
DavidGentleman
Watch out for this hidden gem: it’s exquisite, very masculine, and sexy thanks to the cardamom and tonka bean. Perfect for cloudy, cold, or rainy days, or a semi-formal night out. Worth every penny. Just keep in mind that Esika and Natura have scents that outshine designer fragrances by a mile.
RoosterMoretti
I bought it months ago when I was just starting out with perfumes. The first spray was impactful with a strong trail. But when I wore it out, I found it boring and linear (I didn’t know any better back then), so I sold it. Months later, after learning that Nathalie Lorson collaborated on it and seeing people praise it, I decided to try it again (I’d already sniffed 150 perfumes by then). It’s still linear, but now I tolerate it. I don’t think it’ll get you compliments, but it hits the 3 Bs, it’s not painful to wear, and it’s useful for everyday life, even in heat with fewer sprays.
PedroGT500
It’s like combining the grapefruit, patchouli, moss, and guaiac wood of Invictus with the cardamom and violet leaves of Magnat Select. It’s a clear example that some catalog perfumes beat several designer ones. Smells amazing. I paid 250 pesos on a marketplace, a laughable price for what it is.
Angelolr21
Short and to the point: powerful, long-lasting, and cheap. It’s sweet, vanilla, woody, with an earthy touch. Imagine mixing Eros, Phantom, Stronger With You, and a dash of Invictus for freshness: that’s Kromo Black. I’m not a fan of overly sweet scents, but if you are, this is for you. It doesn’t ask for anything from a perfume that costs 4 or 6 times more.
PedroGT500
This scent is like mixing the grapefruit, patchouli, moss, and guaiac wood from Invictus with the cardamom and violet leaves from Magnat Select. It’s proof that today’s catalog perfumes beat designer ones, so delicious. I paid 250 pesos on marketplace, a steal for what it is.
cybantofa
It’s one of those perfumes that makes you wonder if it’s worth spending so much on others that aren’t better, at least for my amateur nose. 100% worth the purchase.
iorelk
There’s missing info on who designed it or if a celebrity like Nathalie Lorson was paid. Honestly, catalog scents are usually synthetic, and this surprised me. It lasts a long time, though it’s very linear. It smells like Arabic perfumes like Asad or Afnan 9PM, and it’s a bit like Halloween Man in the evening. Goes for luxury.
Jaime Ramírez
I applied a 2 ml sample and went to work at the bar… At least five customers asked what I was wearing, ‘it smells so good!’ 🔥 It has a sweet touch with something metallic, smells luxurious.
Jaime Ramírez
I wore a 2 ml sample to work at a bar… At least 5 people told me it smelled delicious 🔥🔥🔥🔥. It’s sweet with metallic notes; honestly, it smells like an expensive perfume.