Description
Diamantes are not only women’s best friend, but men’s as well – claims Canali, an Italian house of male fashion and perfumes. Black Diamond perfume is made for a man who likes luxury and never neglects the little things. Just like a real diamond, this fragrance is strong and many-sided, based on the harmony of woody, aromatic and leather notes. The perfume opens with bergamot, mandarin, apple, melon and pineapple, associated with fresh spices (nutmeg and coriander) and cedar wood. Flowers inhabit the heart: violet, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley and neroli. The base consists of noble woody notes of Tika, cedar wood, vetiver, sandalwood, amber, and Tonka bean, with a gentle touch of peach. This perfume is distributed as 100 ml EDP. It is a limited edition for 2007.
kazakvadim1970 – :
I echo most of the reviews on here – but the openings smells very close to escada magnetism. They do seem to diverge from each other in their dry downs. Escada stays linear while canali settles down and goes slightly floral. At any rate – a very nice scent.
Deroxtmyaq – :
Every boutique I went to, I asked why they only carried a 50ml epd of black diamond? They all said that Black Diamond by Canali was no longer available, I couldn’t figure out why so I went on a quest to buy a bottle. Finally faith had it, I went to one of my usual places for hard to find frag’s and I lucked out buying a bottle of 100ml EDP.
I must agree with those comments who consider it a frag for special occasions and texudo moments.
When I sprayed this juice on my wrist I definitely pick up a smooth leathery blend with a floral notes more of jasmine being sweet followed by violet. After the frag settles the amazing aroma of leather still comes through with a woodsy spicy blend of coriander a touch of cedar with a stronger pronounced aroma of sandalwood.
To balance this complex symphony of notes Canali adds amber and tonka beans giving it depth with a warm tone and also keeping leather the main note above all.
longevity is moderate to good…I would of thought it would last at least 8hrs being edp. Silage is also good…definitely not heavy or overbearing at all.
My final throughs,
It is labeled as edp but actually is more like edt. In all I’m pleased that this frag has a real attractive airy mild leathery/woodsy masculine aroma. This frag could be used all year round. I would consider it more as a summer/fall fragrance being more delicately balanced with floral notes. It has a very relaxing vib which is much more attractive. Rating this juice is EXCELLENT! At least 8.5/10….I would recommend to those who want a fragrance which isn’t offensive or heavy when you are around a large gathering. With two sprays it will go at least 6-8hrs…2 thumbs up in my opinion!!!
mikola1 – :
Quiet Special! 🙂
first 1-2 hours, heavy sillage, strong leather in the front and the violet and the pineapple in the back.
After that, its close to skin… very close… but it last very long, up to 12 hours. The leather go back and let the pineapple in the front with the violet.
More evening fragrance, needs cold weather or a breezy chilly summer, not warm weather… I will say all season but again, needs cool weather.
so…
Scent: bit unique, 8/10
Longevity: need to be very close to smell ti after 2 hours, 5/10
Sillage: again too close to the skin, 6/10
Overall: Smell great but not long enough, 7/10
pootch – :
Like Kristo below i too have been wearing ths a lot more lately. When i frst got it i could take it or leave it and almost forgot about it until i found it mournfully lying in a draw.
The main vibe i get from it are a fruity leather, almost like the fruit has infused the leather rather than any development of notes. I find that it stays pretty much the same from start to finish (which is a very long time)and is very addictive.
It is a classy scent and like another reviewer i find it hard to find the right time or place to wear this.
Motorcyclist – :
YES! Canali Black Diamond is very classic and elegant!!! Not perfect baut really good!!!
тамерлан2 – :
Remind me a bit John Varvatos.
But more fruity than Varvatos more leathery. It’s cheaper over the online stores 40-50$ for a full bottle of 3,4 oz compare to 80-90$ in normal stores.
I like it. Only downside is longevity, you know I am a longevity maniac and want some for my money. With this one I won’t have for my money so I won’t buy it. Anyway, very nice scent.
8/10
dahik – :
After reading the reviews about this fragrance i decided to buy it, so I waited with baited breath after recieving it, opened it give myself a few squirts and………. what a let down, very weak, nice but not exquisite, once on it last around 1 hour then disappears.
AlahavaR – :
60+ colognes in the collection and this is #1. By far more compliments with this than anything else I’ve ever worn.
aob687speagoessenda – :
this is very classic and elegant. it is very suitable to be worn with a tuxedo. only for special occasions, will be very boring for daily use.