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Or Black Pascal Morabito 2014

Version from 2014

7.8 / 10 64 Ratings

A popular perfume by Pascal Morabito for men, released in 2014. The scent is spicy-green. It is being marketed by New Deal.
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Main accords

Spicy

Green

Woody

Fougère

Smoky

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Mugwort

Cardamom

Lemon

Rosemary

Heart Notes

Lavender

Violet

Base Notes

Cedar

Musk

Patchouli

Perfumer

Vincent Ricord

Ratings

Scent

7.864 Ratings

Longevity

7.450 Ratings

Sillage

6.549 Ratings

Bottle

7.359 Ratings

Value for money

8.519 Ratings

Submitted by Michael · last update on 02/06/2026.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the ADN collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Or Black (1981) Eau de Toilette

Rive Gauche pour Homme (2011)

Cuir Pleine Fleur

Grey Flannel Eau de Toilette

Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette

Reviews

10 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/21/2014

9Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Insense
25 Reviews

Insense

Helpful Review 6

Peppery fougère

Well, I will dare to be the first to write something...
I never tested Or Black, vintage or reformulated, and profiting of a promotion last Christmas I made a blind buy of this gorgeous bottle.
And I am not regretting the risk I took. A wonderful peppery fougère mixed with citric notes over an ambery-musky base. Very versatile and for all year, fresh and warm all at once.
I think this is what Bleu de Chanel should have been!
Going to Paris next spring, I'll certainly visit Morabito's shop and hope to test the classic Or Black for a comparison, and would love to know other members comparisons.

08/16/2014

9Scent 5Longevity 2.5Sillage

Drseid
828 Reviews

Drseid

4

Black is BACK!!!...

Or Black in its original formulation was a composition I had a major problem singling out individual notes with, and its 2014 iteration proves equally problematic in that respect. Instead of the typical note breakdown all I can offer are some general accords that present themselves throughout...

Or Black (2014) opens with a slightly citric bergamot, laced with an underlying peppery, near-boozy bent. As the composition makes its way to its early heart, musk-infused dusty resinous amber mixes with the remnants of the gentle pepper giving off a suede leather vibe. During the late dry-down the primary dusty leathery heart accord slowly recedes, revealing a mild natural smelling herbal woody base. Projection is below average and longevity is on the low side of average at about 7-8 hours on skin.

While note breakdowns may help some get a better feel for what the composition smells like in the case of Or Black (2014) it is all too easy to forget about the individual notes and just enjoy the symphonic overall effect. The primary heart accord is best described as a dusty suede with an almost play-dough-like undertone. While that may not sound appealing it actually is, big time. The herbal woody dry-down finishes off the fougere structure and is tremendous. I wish I could do a better job of explaining what the composition has to offer, but all I can say is it smells superb and is quite similar to the Or Black of old. This 2014 release is no cop out reformulation; it is the real deal with some minor modifications that don't detract from one's enjoyment one iota. The bottom line is the 69 Euro per 100ml bottle Or Black (2014) is a strikingly successful composition that will impress fans of the original while drawing in new converts to the fold at an extremely reasonable price point, earning an "outstanding" rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 and a super-strong recommendation.

05/18/2021

BrianBuchanan
363 Reviews

BrianBuchanan

3

Heart of Darkness

The first time Jean-Louis Sieuzac’s Heart of Darkness appeared was in Or Black.
It contained a version of the engine oil accord which was one pillar of Fahrenheit, the other being violet leaf (Grey Flannel 1975) and this may, or may not, be tucked away in the herbal notes found in the original Or Black.
Modern Or Black is a dark fougère with aromatic, molasses, fruity, fizzy, and classic chypre elements, but that would suggest it’s more complex than it really is. There is more decoration, but at core, it’s actually quite simple, a leathery fougère. But, because it’s a deep, and deeply blended hybrid, and thanks to its dark tonality, it has an air of mystery that evades pigeon-holing.
It’s a fine perfume, but when either version is compared to the original Fahrenheit, it’s obvious Or Black isn’t of the same level. Or Black is a first sketch, Fahrenheit the finished masterpiece.
Which isn’t to say Or Black is a bad work, far from it. It’s outstanding, and the 2014 version has new vigour compared to the old - and by now - slightly faded juice of the original.
At first I criticised the new one for its harsh alcohol overtone, which implies it was rushed out too soon, and the budget price would corroborate that. But now it’s matured, the new version of this saturnine fougère is thoroughly excellent.

11/26/2024

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Aristipo
58 Reviews

Aristipo

1

A dry, dark-green beauty

I asked Luca Turin on Substack which one of the following four fougères that he raved about in the first Guide he would choose today: Rive Gauche Pour Homme, L’Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu, Yohji Yamomoto Yohji Homme, or Pascal Morabito Or Black. He replied, simply, “But… I don’t have to choose.” I laughed. Fair enough. I added that I’d recently found a bottle of the latter, to which he replied: “Or Black is the driest, darkest perfume I’ve ever smelled, even more so than Guerlain’s Djedi. An absolute marvel.”

Of course, Turin refers to the original 1981 release by Jean-Louis Sieuzac (of Opium, Dune, Bel Ami, and Fahrenheit fame). The bottle that I’d found was of the 2014 rerelease, which by reputable accounts is a faithful reorchestration. I’ve personally never sniffed the original, but I am thrilled with this one.

It opens on a violet leaf note that is anisic, green, and creamy, suggesting something unctuous and somewhat medicinal. There are resinous rosemary needles and a deliciously biting artemisia that are suffused with lavender, giving it a shaving cream vibe reminiscent of Barbasol. As it dries down, the violet turns muskier and the leather in the heart comes through.

It’s a dark fougère with chypre elements. It contains a very subtle petroleum or motor oil effect, recalling Fahrenheit (it’s been noted that the 1981 version prefigured the finished gasoline accord of the 1988 Dior release). The darkish-greenness here doesn’t turn increasingly resinous and smoky — like “triple-distilled Earl Grey”, as Turin puts it in the 2008 Guide. Instead, it stays relatively crisp and cooling, though always bitter, as it radiates with its verdant hue.

I enjoy this juice a whole lot, and discover something new each time I wear it. Fantastic.

Updated on 03/25/2025

04/09/2022

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Taurus
1190 Reviews

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Taurus

Top Review 9

... Or Darkgreen

With "Or Black," I envision less black and more dark green. A deep green, which I associate with dark, dense forests. Quite herbaceous and subtly smoky, but as a fragrance impression combined with the spicy ingredients, "Or Black" comes across as quite sophisticated and almost suitable for any occasion.

In the middle, I perceive a somewhat strict note that I would attribute to a blend of honey and beeswax, yet it is framed by lavender. Unusual and yet fitting.
The other nuances also weave together with the EdT relatively harmoniously, but not overly polished. However, I believe that sage plays a crucial role in the overall composition.

Towards the end, "Or Black" becomes much softer and more embracing. No surprise, as with the emergence of musk, one would hardly expect anything else.

Thus, "Or Black" is an interesting, slightly gritty, yet lovable companion. I would also label it "for sophisticated guys with an edge," as the fragrance absolutely suits such wearers.

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