Upscale Black by Mary Kay
Men 2014
Description
Upscale Black by Mary Kay is a men's fragrance from the olfactive family launched in 2014. The top notes combine apple blossom, Italian lemon, and white grapefruit; the heart reveals lily of the valley, tonka bean, and lavender; while the base notes complete the composition with Mexican vanilla, Javanol, oakmoss, and amber.
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Key notes
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Top
Apple Blossom
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Heart
lily
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Base
Mexican Vanilla
Community
40 votes
- Positive 90%
- Negative 0%
- Neutral 10%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
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Leading answer Like it
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Season
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Time of day
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About Upscale Black
Upscale Black by Mary Kay is a men’s fragrance from the olfactive family launched in 2014. The top notes combine apple blossom, Italian lemon, and white grapefruit; the heart reveals lily of the valley, tonka bean, and lavender; while the base notes complete the composition with Mexican vanilla, Javanol, oakmoss, and amber.
Flowers White flowers Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
35 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
33 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
34 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
30 votes
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Galviz06
Mary Kay’s Black Horse for men shares similarities with Armani Code thanks to that powdery vanilla and lavender, but it has its own personality. What really shines is that powdery lavender note over a subtle vanilla base, with crabapple blossom taking the lead at the start; it smells a bit like baby cream. I detect echoes of several perfumes in the lavender, including Armani Code and the powdery vibe of Gucci Guilty, but watch out—it’s not a dupe and doesn’t try to be one. It draws inspiration from others but stands out for its floral side. As it dries down, it smells like a freshly prepared baby bassinet; sounds weird, but the crabapple blossom replaces the classic blue soap scent, turning it into a hybrid between a blue and a sweet daily floral. While crabapple leads the opening, lavender and vanilla take over, backed by a synthetic sandalwood base. It lasts 6 hours, with average projection for the first hour and then skin scent; it’s intimate, not very masculine. Great for daytime, hot weather with a sweet clean scent, or evening dates; discreet but charming. I’d give it 2/4—it delivers, though the opening has a flaw with some initial alcohol. Within its category, it’s a solid option for the price.
Fxbian48
To me, it reminds me a bit of CH Men in the powdery vanilla part, but without the leather. It lasts about 4 hours on skin. I recommend applying it on clothes, where it leaves an incredibly rich vanilla scent; it’s excellent as a daily signature fragrance for fresh months. At night, it lacks a bit of punch.
Fxbian48
It reminds me a bit of CH Men, that powdery vanilla part but without the leather. Moderate longevity, about 4 hours on skin. I recommend wearing it on clothes; it leaves an incredibly rich vanilla scent. Excellent for daily wear in fresh months, though it lacks some punch at night.
Salvadorguerrro13
I was caught off guard by the similarity to Armani Code the moment I applied it; it’s elegant and I see it as perfect for night or cold weather. It lasted 6 hours on skin, projecting strongly for the first 2 hours with a moderate trail. I loved it for the price and quality: 297 Mexican pesos.
Salvadorguerrro13
I was surprised by the resemblance to Armani Code right after applying it; it’s an elegant perfume I see as ideal for night or cold weather. It lasted 6 hours on skin, projecting strongly for the first 2 hours with a moderate trail. I loved it for the price and quality: 297 Mexican pesos!