Black Tourmaline Olivier Durbano 2007 Eau de Parfum

Black Tourmaline (Eau de Parfum) by Olivier Durbano

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7.7 / 10 71 Ratings

Black Tourmaline (Eau de Parfum) is a popular perfume by Olivier Durbano for women and men and was released in 2007. The scent is smoky-spicy. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.

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Main accords

Smoky

Spicy

Woody

Earthy

Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Frankincense

Pepper

Cardamom

Coriander

Cumin

Heart Notes

Smoked wood

Leather

Oud

Precious woods

Base Notes

Moss

Patchouli

Amber

Musk

Perfumer

Olivier Durbano

Ratings

Scent

7.771 Ratings

Longevity

8.359 Ratings

Sillage

7.758 Ratings

Bottle

6.952 Ratings

Submitted by Apicius, last update on 02.07.2023.

Reviews

2 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/30/2022

9
Pricing 7
Bottle 9
Sillage 10
Longevity 10
Scent

BobbyGee
220 Reviews

BobbyGee

2

Olivier Durbano / Black Tourmaline

My favorite fragrance by Olivier Durbano. It is revealing, unique and unique. He has a brother Rock Crystal - equally beautiful but 'less invasive' in reception.
The smell, like Rock Crystal, is based on burnt resins (incense), in this case with a large dose of burnt wood, sandalwood and agar. Additionally, pepper and spices have been added to these caraway seeds, which all create an incredibly dark creation that adds +10 points to self-confidence and +10 to space dominance. Also, no armor is needed, all you need is a sword or an ax, a bare torso, leather pants and you can shout 'Hey adventure' or roar 'on a slope.
A truly unique fragrance, very durable (about 12 hours) with a projection to the length of the hand.
Untrained noses, fans of flowers, air fresheners and fans of sweet jams 'pumped' by large corporations in perfumeries - IT IS INDISPECTABLE :-)

09/25/2013

5
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 9
Scent

DemonHead
18 Reviews

DemonHead

Helpful Review 8

Hard-hitting and enigmatic

In my book, French jeweller/perfumer Olivier Durbano can do no wrong.

This scent immediately unfurls with a swelling cloud of sharp black pepper and thick smoked wood... the sensation is intense and palpable; somewhat akin to inhaling the hot, heavy air inside a sauna. All the while, a rich bouquet garni of fragrant spices - cardamom, coriander and cumin - simmer beneath the surface and imbue the air with their dry, aromatic piquancy. A hiss of oudh lends an opulent richness to the composition, and it snakes its way across the glorious frankincense that I have come to recognise as the starring accord in all of Durbano's perfume creations. It is this wonderful incense/resin that is also common to Amethyste and Rock Crystal, and here, it contributes a profound 'otherworldly' appeal. As the fragrance evolves, these accords shift and interweave with dark patchouli, amber and dry woods.

Black Tourmaline is a hauntingly beautiful eau de parfum. It has phenomenal sillage and remarkable persistence, and can be enjoyed by both men and women.
Much in the same way black tourmalines were once worn by the ancients for their protection against evil; one might also wear this scent as somewhat of a 'perfume talisman'... one that strikes a curious balance between the earthbound, and the ethereal.