Daniel Hechter Black Eau de Parfum 100ml Spray

Daniel Hechter Black Eau de Parfum 100ml is a leather-led men's fragrance from the French house's Couture collection, launched in 2015 and composed by acclaimed perfumers Francis Kurkdjian and Jérôme di Marino. Bergamot and petitgrain open the bottle on a sharp citrus lift, patchouli, lavender and geranium shape an aromatic-spicy heart, and a base of leather, vetiver, amber and citrus gives the composition warm, slightly smoky depth.

About Daniel Hechter

Daniel Hechter is a French fashion house founded in Paris in 1962 by the designer of the same name, internationally known for its men's tailoring and ready-to-wear. The brand's fragrance line, produced under licence, has been a long-standing source of accessibly priced French perfumery — and Black, created with one of the world's most celebrated perfumers (Francis Kurkdjian), is one of its standout men's launches.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Bergamot, Petitgrain
• Heart: Patchouli, Lavender, Geranium
• Base: Leather, Vetiver, Amber, Citrus

Olfactory family: Aromatic Leather Woody  |  Launched: 2015  |  Perfumers: Francis Kurkdjian, Jérôme di Marino  |  Gender: Men

Who it's for

Best for men who like aromatic-leather perfumery — natural territory for fans of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme, Givenchy Gentleman or Mont Blanc Legend. The leather-and-amber drydown gives it autumn-and-winter character; the bergamot opening keeps it lifted across seasons. A useful evening signature, and a strong choice at the accessible price point — particularly given the perfumers behind it.

How to wear it

Spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck and the base of the throat — from around 15 cm away. As an Eau de Parfum built around a leather-and-amber base, expect strong projection in the first one to two hours and a soft, warm-leathery skin scent that lingers six to eight hours total.

Specifications

• Size: 100ml
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Gender: Men
• Brand: Daniel Hechter (Couture Collection)
• Year: 2015
• Perfumers: Francis Kurkdjian, Jérôme di Marino