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pavel-konst – :
Notes updated May 2018.
tomsdtr – :
@Paranoiddroid
You might be onto something. I haven’t tried DTB. But Royal Copenhagen?! My pop wore that stuff back when it smelled good..long ago in the early-mid eighties. I totally get the YSL Rive Gauche and feel it’s a good 80-90% backbone of this juice. Beyond that, there’s a powdery green note that shows up towards the base, which sorta sets it apart giving it it’s own identity. 6-10 hours longevity on my skin. Backup bottle worthy at the current quality/price ratio.
10/10
shelby62 – :
Love child of Dans Tes Bras, Royal Copenhagen and Rive Gauche.
Defanged by the removal of oakmoss – but wrapped in a thick musk.
анатолий ефремович – :
This is fantastic. An 80s style power fougere (a la Azzaro pH); a rich, robust leather (a la Moschino pH); and an austere oriental woody (a la Carven Homme) all in one. Considering how deep, rich and multi-faceted this smells, and how good the performance is, it is hard to believe that the release year is 2014. But of course, when you consider that it is a re-release of a great classic that dates back to 1981, it all makes sense. Knowing now how good this 2014 version smells, I can imagine what an absolute beauty the original must be.
khvload_Shadow – :
The notes here in Fragrantica don´t match the ones listed on Morabito´s website.
LeksyDF – :
If you’re a fan of Rive Gauche, Fou d’Absinthe, Azzaro Pour Homme, or Drakkar Noir you may very well enjoy Or Black 2014. I was pleasantly surprised by this, a very darkish green herbal fougere with an anisic, licorice like quality accenting its central accord. Or Black is piquant to some extent, its aromatic herbal notes catching the nose with a crisp, cooling spiciness. And it’s fairly light. For some reason I was expecting Or Black to feel a bit heavy and stuffed, but it is not. It’s more diffusive and bouyant, with a vibrant bite, a sparkling quality to its dark green hue rather than any kind of smokiness or leathery qualities. It can be described as fresh, spicy, herbal and aromatic with a Barbasol, shaving cream aroma. Projection is moderate but nice and solid, and longevity is about 6 to 8 hours. Overall this is a very nice offering from Pascal Morabito and available for a very fair price on eBay from sellers in France (about $50). Recommended as a blind buy if you enjoy the above mentioned scents, otherwise, it’s completely worth sampling. Thumbs up.
vzd645Bessinepome – :
Early work on this scent began as a human/reptilian, Squamata, Iguana, Chameleon experiment. Testing of the scent took place in laboratories during the late seventies, by early 81 it was ready for release to the human population. Originally intended to be an ever-varying superficial scent layer over the skin. The variations within the scent are triggered by surroundings, humidity, weather, temperature, and body temperature. it is known as a highly-functional-adaptable-scent. Amazingly no matter what the situation, this is the correct scent to wear. An example, wearing this to the theatre, works as well as wearing to chop wood. Anything a human can conceive of doing, this scent can adapt to. It has evolved over the years, hence the 2014 rerelease, but still, even now, it is supreme in its ability to allow the human wearer to boldly go anywhere and not only fit in, but stand out
Heinuedig – :
Well, after months of wearing it in every conditions, it´s VERY difficult to make a good review about these absolute masterpiece. Why? Because the complexity, the richness, and the permanent changes are going from one territory to another. The genius of Sieuzac is pre announcing the future Fahrenheit in this incredible, incredible fragrance. By far the best composition I´ve smelled. I don´t say the most beatiful, but yes, in the composition of the formula, you get in shock.
Sieuzac made this, Fahrenheit and BEL AMI. Nothing more to say.
Finally, the original one was a little bit stronger, but anyway this is a 10.
11/10
zpb322JeomiWogkig – :
I have a large bottle of the earlier release and several miniature bottles of the older stuff and I recently purchased the 2014 version.I agree entirely with morkant. To my nose this is absolutely identical to the original release in every way shape and form. The fragrance is identical, the strength, silliage and longevity are all identical to the original 1981 release.
This is an excellent and very unique fragrance that is definitely worth trying !!!
Teelobenecest – :
Mine just arrived, and its pretty much identical to my pre-2014 sample from the Perfumed Court. (obviously the top notes of those samples suffer over time, though).
News of Or Black’s death have been greatly exaggerated!
I’m getting great projection from a spray on my hand thus far.
So far its amazing, very urban and silky, a dark and masculine fougere.
sana.bobrov – :
I tested the new version…it smells a lot like azzaro pour homme with fresh leather peeking slightly ,after 2-3 hours in a cool night..the first hour is a bit strong of fresh leather( not like car seat leather but real flesh leather ) and incensy with azzaro pour homme smell peeking..dont get me wrong i love azzaro pour homme. in fact i stock up them..after using or black..i might need to stock it up too…it provides a different perspective of smell that open up my mind when a different combo is put under your nose though some say there are others who have done it but, to match the smell and it fit nicely like a glove deserves an applause and standing ovation..especially after my wife complement me…so try it..it is a different journey though…
dewisir – :
A huge disappointment when compared to real thing. But the real thing is so-out-of-this-world great that that doesn’t mean much. After getting used to this I realized that it is in fact excellent. Easy to wear and smell, but not bland. Better than 99.99% of masculines but not up there in Knize or Derby territory. And wonderfully inexpensive. Agreeable enough to make a birthday present: hardly anybody is likely to dislike. The notes here must be incorrect, what a surprise. This is a fougere for sure: coumarin, lavender, oakmoss, or at least the illusion of those. A gentle fougere, sweet and smooth and smiling. I hope it catches on big and guys quit wearing all of the horrible things that they do.