01/31/2024
Elysium
815 Reviews
Elysium
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
You might wonder to what extent Azzaro Silver Black and Azzaro Onyx are a single perfume. Until the end of the research, the two fragrances do not seem similar at all. Also, on many sites, Silver Black and Onyx have notes that are completely distinct from each other, as if they were two separate perfumes. The truth is that Silver Black and Onyx are the same perfumes. Onyx is the name given only for the US market, while Silver Black is more commonly called for the world market. In the end, I opted to purchase the Silver Black, which I will describe here.
January is coming to an end, a foggy winter day, a bit of coolness in the air, but the clouds and fog hide the sun which appears pale, and I have decided that I have neglected this bottle for too long. Silver Black is a woody aromatic and musky fragrance, a spin-off of the original Azzaro Pour Homme with its iconic signature “fougère aromatic woody”, with which it shares some similarities, but not too many. This flanker is mainly aromatic and has a more minty opening, less dusty thanks to the greenish crisp lime and apple. But the first thing I immediately understand is a sort of soft mint accord mixed with a balm. It has a dry and aromatic aroma, which is very similar to that of whole lavender, of which both the flowers and the leaves have been used. The spiciness is fresh, balsamic, relaxing, and invigorating. In the background, I smell a light anise accord, which is not overpowering but lasts a lifetime. The bergamot, which is almost always present in all men’s colognes, is subdued, so tamed that I won’t classify the opening as citrusy, even if there is the bitter lime keeping it company.
The more Silver Black sits on the skin, the more intense its balsamic side becomes. While sweaty cumin is nothing more than a mouthful, the dominance of fresh, earthy spices like green cardamom, resinous juniper, and pungent coriander is plain in your face. Exactly in that order, as far as my nose can tell. There’s a sort of greenness to it and what I get is more refreshing and slightly woody than the original. Intriguing to know, on the skin I smell tons of cypress, while on the paper strip medicinal lavender predominates. I don’t know why, but sometimes I smell dried flowers.
Finally, the perfume reaches its last phase, which reveals the creamy notes of sandalwood, and the more herbaceous and earthy notes of patchouli and vetiver. But more dominant is the musky and slightly animalistic accord of the musk, very mossy and rarely soapy or too laundry. It is more similar to the green moss of the undergrowth, humid, mouldy, and earthy, with a little saltiness that reminds me of ambergris.
In conclusion, I find Silver Black to be a fresh, aromatic and balsamic fragrance, which has almost nothing in common with the original. When I wear it I don’t find a particular moment in its evolution that makes me think of Azzaro pour Homme. But this is an advantage for me, I don’t consider it a disappointment, it’s just my observation. Semi-versatile, I find it suitable for the colder months. Late autumn, winter and early spring are the best times to wear it, both day and evening. Both projection and longevity are moderate or just below average, certainly lower than those of the progenitor. It’s a type that many people might like, with a simple barber accent, perhaps closer to the atmosphere you get when walking into a herbalist’s shop, and suitable for a blind purchase if that’s your thing.
I’m basing my thoughts on a bottle I’ve owned since xxx (BC 0521390, PD 2015-05-18).
-Elysium
January is coming to an end, a foggy winter day, a bit of coolness in the air, but the clouds and fog hide the sun which appears pale, and I have decided that I have neglected this bottle for too long. Silver Black is a woody aromatic and musky fragrance, a spin-off of the original Azzaro Pour Homme with its iconic signature “fougère aromatic woody”, with which it shares some similarities, but not too many. This flanker is mainly aromatic and has a more minty opening, less dusty thanks to the greenish crisp lime and apple. But the first thing I immediately understand is a sort of soft mint accord mixed with a balm. It has a dry and aromatic aroma, which is very similar to that of whole lavender, of which both the flowers and the leaves have been used. The spiciness is fresh, balsamic, relaxing, and invigorating. In the background, I smell a light anise accord, which is not overpowering but lasts a lifetime. The bergamot, which is almost always present in all men’s colognes, is subdued, so tamed that I won’t classify the opening as citrusy, even if there is the bitter lime keeping it company.
The more Silver Black sits on the skin, the more intense its balsamic side becomes. While sweaty cumin is nothing more than a mouthful, the dominance of fresh, earthy spices like green cardamom, resinous juniper, and pungent coriander is plain in your face. Exactly in that order, as far as my nose can tell. There’s a sort of greenness to it and what I get is more refreshing and slightly woody than the original. Intriguing to know, on the skin I smell tons of cypress, while on the paper strip medicinal lavender predominates. I don’t know why, but sometimes I smell dried flowers.
Finally, the perfume reaches its last phase, which reveals the creamy notes of sandalwood, and the more herbaceous and earthy notes of patchouli and vetiver. But more dominant is the musky and slightly animalistic accord of the musk, very mossy and rarely soapy or too laundry. It is more similar to the green moss of the undergrowth, humid, mouldy, and earthy, with a little saltiness that reminds me of ambergris.
In conclusion, I find Silver Black to be a fresh, aromatic and balsamic fragrance, which has almost nothing in common with the original. When I wear it I don’t find a particular moment in its evolution that makes me think of Azzaro pour Homme. But this is an advantage for me, I don’t consider it a disappointment, it’s just my observation. Semi-versatile, I find it suitable for the colder months. Late autumn, winter and early spring are the best times to wear it, both day and evening. Both projection and longevity are moderate or just below average, certainly lower than those of the progenitor. It’s a type that many people might like, with a simple barber accent, perhaps closer to the atmosphere you get when walking into a herbalist’s shop, and suitable for a blind purchase if that’s your thing.
I’m basing my thoughts on a bottle I’ve owned since xxx (BC 0521390, PD 2015-05-18).
-Elysium
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