Eau de Parfum2013
Black Line
Pierre MontaleThe nose · 249 fragrances · also made Intense Cedrat Boise (2021)Portrait →

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Mancera  ·  Sold as unisex

Black Line

The hushed intimacy of an Art Deco parlor, where the scent of rose and leather intermingles with warm spices and wood.

3.88638 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodyrosewarm spicypatchoulipowderyleather
Black LinePremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessMithqal · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting59% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak5%
Moderate29%
Long lasting39%
Eternal20%
SillageStrong54% say strong or enormous
Intimate10%
Moderate36%
Strong36%
Enormous18%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine30%
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Unisex51%
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Feminine20%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Black Line by Mancera, launched in 2013 and crafted by Pierre Montale, is an Oriental Woody fragrance that encapsulates the brand's Art Deco-inspired elegance. This composition opens with spicy notes, which give way to a heart of rose, patchouli, leather, and amber. The base notes of guaiac wood, white musk, and sandalwood create a warm, powdery backdrop that reads as both intimate and refined. Black Line is a fragrance designed for those who appreciate the sophistication of rare and luxurious ingredients.

How to wear it

Apply Black Line to pulse points for a lasting warmth. The spicy notes dissipate quickly, but the base notes linger for hours, making it ideal for evening wear when you want a subtle yet sophisticated presence.

Fig. 01 — Black Line, Mancera

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03 · The nose

Pierre Montale

Oud from the Arabian court

Pierre Montale's career took shape after a journey to the Kingdom of Arabia some twenty years ago, where confidential materials introduced through the Royal family inspired the olfactory universe behind the Montale perfume house, which he founded in Paris in 2003.

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Black LineFattan
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With Rasasi Fattan

Adds citrus, earthy and aromatic; shares patchouli and amber.

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What people
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3.88/ 5 · 638 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 17%.

Love35%
Like36%
OK12%
Dislike15%
Hate2%
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