Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Fresh Spicy
100%
Woody
97%
Aromatic
93%
Amber
85%
Warm Spicy
74%
Citrus
70%
Sweet
60%
Earthy
58%
Vanilla
52%
Balsamic
51%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Fresh Spicy, Woody, and Aromatic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Fresh Spicy, Woody, Aromatic, and Amber among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Fresh Spicy, Woody, Aromatic, and Amber among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
In BlackbyByblosis a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men.In Blackwas launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Guillaume Flavigny. Top notes are Pepper, Grapefruit and Neroli; middle notes are Resin, Geranium and Sweet Notes; base notes are Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.Byblos is launching a new fragrance for men, In Black, aiming at contemporary man who is practical and entrepreneurial, but also very meticulous about his looks and style. The new fragrance is announces as the essence of masculinity offering contradictory aspects – emotions and reason, dreams and reality, elegance and strictness.The dynamic and masculine composition is created by perfumer Guillaume Flavigny. The fragrance opens with strong notes of grapefruit and neroli along with a spicy black pepper note. Dynamic opening softens with fine fir tree resin in a heart combined with geranium and Daim accords.A base continues win woody rhythm of accords of vetiver from Haiti, Indonesian patchouli, natural cedar, along with warm aromas of Tonka from Venezuela and benzoin from Laos. The fragrance is constructed as citrusy-woody-aromatic.Top notes: grapefruit, neroli, black pepperHeart: geranium, fir tree resin, Daim accordBase: vetiver, patchouli, cedar, tonka, benzoinFlacon of Byblos in Black is made of glass and colored in iridescent nuances of black and grey, announcing the fragrant liquid it hides. The fragrance is available as 50 and 100ml EDP accompanied with perfumed body care products (After Shave, All Over Shower Gel Shampoo and Deo Stick).
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is In Black office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.