Angel996 – 2022-06-24:

3 out of 5

This just takes spicy to another Dynamic level One reviewer below said they had smelled incense in this and I have to agree It almost has an unsmoked shisha intensity about it Also and I find this to be a pleasant surprise And it won’t be easy finding the long-lost twin of this

ALucenko – 2022-06-24:

4 out of 5

@Pinnacos
I don’t think the bottle is / was supposed to be a pepper grinder..lol, but rather a classic barber pole that you would see spinning outside old fashion barbershops. The message; “Here is a great gentlemen’s barbershop scent offering!”. And THAT it is.. Great cheapie with quality on par with Bogart, Krizia, Quorum, Claiborne, etc. My fav part is the funky woody green sharpness I get from what I presume to be the oakmoss/patchouli/cedar/pine combo. Something reminds me of Burberry London, when I get a whiff from under my clothing in that respect. Totally different effect that it’s aroma directly off off of skin…as with most fragrances.
Great longevity/sillage for this price.
9/10

Garry4231 – 2022-06-24:

5 out of 5

Knock off of polo black, with intense incense.

Zeman – 2022-06-24:

5 out of 5

This is a fragrance that bares the DNA of the original Thallium. That means that I can see this coming from that house.
I do not ascribe to synthetic and natural smells to advise a purchase, because I smelled great natural & synthetic compositions that get many compliments.
Thallium Black, just like the original Thallium, has a synthetic vibe in the opening. Not surprising since thallium itself is an element “not found in free nature”, according to its definition.
What it smells like?
I get a slight vibe of a “well blended oakmoss”, but not because of smell!!! It is because you can immediately sense the potential of good longevity & projection
(6 hrs noticeable) that oakmoss has done for many classics through time. Big plus!! Projects 2 hrs well with 5 sprays. Lol I know that’s a lot. I over spray lol.
That smell of “oakmoss strength not smell” seems to becoming from the clary sage and basil accord. The plum and green apple is present through the whole scent life. The cardamom, nutmeg, patchouli, and geranium gives the depth. All other notes are not glaringly evident.
**This is akin to Jaguar Classic Gold–another inexpensive gem. Not exactly the same, but they have similarities. This is better hands down! YMMV.
The plum does give a dried fruit vibe. Not linear. Dual layer of scent. Fruit and herb vibe first…then a dried fruit patchouli cardamom vibe at the dry down.
For the price 5/5 overall. $15 approx.
Review coming soon
YT shavenonthedarkside

Culpscupt – 2022-06-24:

3 out of 5

I would say all around good scent, perfect for work, great bargain

Nero – 2022-06-24:

5 out of 5

I FINALLY was able to test this today. I certainly get the awesome plum note, and as it dried down, I was surprised how much it smelled like Hanae Mori HM. I think TB is better than HM, and for $20 (or less), you could certainly do a LOT worse. I can smell that “rotten” something, but I don’t think it’s the plum. (I suspect the geranium.) Still worth a sniff!

olegik01 – 2022-06-24:

3 out of 5

The original Thallium is in my opinion one of the absolute best bargain basement fragrances, so naturally I was excited to try this flanker. Unfortunately this does not live up to the quality of the original. I appreciate that the perfumers tried to do something a little more daring here, but the rotton plum note that dominates this fragrance an be sickening and at best just doesn’t smell pleasant. I tested this juice with several people none of whom enjoyed it. I can’t recommend this one, even at the ultra cheap price.
Performance: 7/10. This fragrance has above average longevity/projection on me
Scent: 4/10. If you’re looking for a dark, daring fragrance on a budget, there are better options out there.

evgenii19711 – 2022-06-24:

4 out of 5

I tried Thallium a few years ago and didn’t want to smell like candy, so I didn’t think this line would work for me. However, I saw the Black flanker at a good price and figured I’d give it a shot, since the notes and reviews looked promising. It definitely doesn’t smell that much like Pure Malt, and in fact I’d say it’s more like a toned down, more natural smelling Kokorico. However, it is unique enough so that it doesn’t seem to be directly inspired by any particular scent. There’s a bit of B*Men and Michael for Men by Kors as well, but again, just a minor connection. This is not too sweet, and you get the plum and spice. There’s a touch of something that seems woody, along with a mild geranium note. Sure, this will seem somewhat “synthetic” compared to the most natural smelling niche scents of this type, but it’s excellent for the price range and the reason why I try these low cost scents is that I’d like to have the option of selling or swapping more expensive ones, and in this case I think I can!
UPDATE: The patchouli is quite strong in the far drydown, not what I expected from a “cheapo,” so aside from the slightly “synthetic” half hour or so, this has a niche-like quality!
UPDATE #2: I layered this with Spark Seduction Men and created a Michael Kors for Men (original) effect – I prefer it to the Kors’ scent, actually !

alister1643 – 2022-06-24:

5 out of 5

to me, thallium smells much nicer. Not sure what note in this i find almost repulsive, maybe it is that rotten plum coachrob619 on YouTube describes it as, but it doesn’t do it for me. I will give it some more time as this is only initial smell though.

thyncturn – 2022-06-24:

5 out of 5

It escapes me why a bottle with that design wasn’t used for a frag with a strong black pepper note.

Marwal2006 – 2022-06-24:

4 out of 5

Blind bought this last fall on the recommendations of some reviewers that I trust. Glad I did! $17.99 on Amazon, what a deal.
Thalium black opens with a blast of green apple that lasts the whole time. After a bit, the cardamom, amber, patchouli and musk break through. All of this really mimics a Thierry Mugler scent but brighter due to the green apple.
This fragrance is awesome. It’s fall again and this is the time to wear it. Something about it really suits itself to the holiday season. Its a compliment getter too if ur into that sort of thing. Me…. I just care about what the girlfriend thinks of it. Safe to wear to work as well but be careful on the trigger, 2 sprays, it’s strong.
So price vs quality…. Excellent value! I would say that if you like Varvatos Vintage, Burberry-london or Pure Malt, u would thoroughly enjoy this.

aypetro – 2022-06-24:

4 out of 5

I picked this up as a blind buy because it was on special, and I’d never heard of it.
All in all not too bad at all. There is definitely plum here, but it’s not really smoky or sweet. This is a masculine, herbal, bordering on green plum.
There is a touch of sweetness, and a herbal bitterness that work together quite well. The tonka and nutmeg form a nice, slightly buttery background chord that prevents the whole thing from becoming shrill and harsh. I think this is a fragrance for men who aren’t looking to feel like they just stepped out of a sterilising booth, but also don’t want to smell like they’ve been rolling in dirt, leaves and flowers.
There’s no rot to the plum, and very little darkness. It’s an even, polite plum that neither overwhelms nor fades into oblivion.
In short, there’s fruits that aren’t too sweet, green herbs that aren’t too bitter and a smooth, warm base that’s not too smoky or dry. A safe fragrance for spring and autumn, day or night. Not much to take offence to, but then, not much to fall in love with either. Not every fragrance has to be a nuclear assault on the senses, sometimes it’s nice to wear something mellow and polite.
Longevity is surprisingly good, sillage is polite but appropriate for something clearly aimed at a male market. Price is excellent, easily smells of something twice or three times the cost.

edyard0306 – 2022-06-24:

4 out of 5

This cologne is awesome. Great for the price too. Highly recommended

Утешева – 2022-06-24:

5 out of 5

I love this cologne, especially for the $20 I paid for it. I don’t get a candied vibe out of Thallium Black at all…The original Thallium in the light blue bottle, now that one is a sweet, hard candy type, teen smelling fragrance and I dislike it very much. But Thallium Black is legit.
To me, if Creed’s Aventus smells like smokey pineapple, then Thallium Black smells like smokey plum. It smells very natural and high quality considering it’s cheap price.

e200420 – 2022-06-24:

5 out of 5

I love this stuff. I wish it lasted longer. If I’m heavy handed I can get closer to four hours or so. It doesn’t project too terribly so I don’t feel all that bad for putting a lot on. There’s sweet, but the wood and spice take the lead for me. I do get the Spicebomb reference, and I think it smells more expensive than it really is. The lack of longetivity may give it away though, lol.

Keychototor – 2022-06-24:

5 out of 5

A very over-priced candy smell.
I do like strong and refined sweet scents like DIESEL: ONLY THE BRAVE, but this one literally smells like a child’s lolly in liquid form. Very sugary/candy.
I think the elegant black bottle is a genius marketing ploy to make this fragrance appear more refined than it is. The bottle should be pink, and called ‘Justin Bieber’.
A let-down for me.
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SILLAGE: moderate
LONGEVITY: poor
SCENT: Candy sweet.
BOTTLE: Elegant/Solid/Arty
VALUE FOR MONEY: poorOVERALL: 3.5/10
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Dr.Web97 – 2022-06-24:

5 out of 5

Thallium Black is both a spicy and slightly sweet perfume. There is an underlying bitterness about it that doesn’t work for me. The clerk told me it was a quintessential substitute for Spicebomb. I think not.