Black Flag Al Fanak Parfums 1988

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7.3 / 10 148 Ratings

A perfume by Al Fanak Parfums for women, released in 1988. The scent is floral-fresh. It is being marketed by Puig.
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Main accords

Floral

Fresh

Spicy

Green

Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Citrus fruits

Pink pepper Saffron

Saffron

Ambidextrous Lightbulb

Heart Notes

Linden blossom

Tuberose

Jasmine

Orange blossom

Base Notes

Vetiver

Vanilla

Ylang-ylang Beeswax

Beeswax

Calcified Doorstop

Perfumer

Anne Flipo

Ratings

Scent

7.3148 Ratings

Longevity

6.8110 Ratings

Sillage

6.198 Ratings

Bottle

8.1104 Ratings

Value for money

6.816 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 03/26/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the La Collection collection.

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Poupée

Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

02/26/2015

7.5
Bottle 5
Sillage 2.5
Longevity 3
Scent

Briarthorn
91 Reviews

Briarthorn

2

Too much Pepper.

Pepper. Ocassionally a whiff of Tuberose, but pretty much just pepper. I got tired of the pepper after about an hour and just wanted it to wear off.

Update: When I tried this in colder weather I still primarily got the pepper but it wasn't quite as LOUD or off-putting. I still don't like it but I admit that the pepper was smoother and nicer than it was in the humid summer.

If you like pepper this may be a good one for you to try. The longevity could be better but it's not terrible.*

Sep
20
2013

12/06/2013

6
Scent

Kxnaiades
50 Reviews

Kxnaiades

Helpful Review 3

tuberose on diet

One of the most ethereal tuberose scents I've come across. Usually tuberose for me is lush and seductive like Jessica Rabbit but here it's as innocent and doe-eyed as Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Very aptly named, it's as soft and fragile as I would imagine the brush of a butterfly would be. I would advise liberal sprays with this one to really get the scent going, no matter how heavy handed one gets, this still stays airy fairy like. Like with most L'Artisan scents I've come across, beautifully constructed but sadly lacking in the sillage and longevity departments. I would get around this the next time by buying enormous bottles and hit the spray button like a jackhammer. I would recommend this even as a blind buy or a gift.

04/22/2012

7.5
Bottle 7.5
Sillage 7.5
Longevity 8
Scent

Sherapop
1239 Reviews

Sherapop

Helpful Review 4

No Cruelty to Butterflies Found Here!

LA CHASSE AUX PAPILLONS EXTREME is not at all what I was expecting: a more extreme or concentrated version of LA CHASSE AUX PAPILLONS. Instead, this is an entirely new composition, with delectably sumptuous notes. Only the core white floral/linden blossom is carried over from its namesake. EXTREME spices things up quite a bit, most notably with saffron and honey, both of which shine through in all their golden glory, illuminating the white flowers. There is also just the tiniest touch of pepper--a perfect complement--along with some ylang.

To be honest, my only concern is with the name. "Butterfly hunting" seems so cruel to me, and "Extreme Butterfly hunting" or "Butterfly hunting--extreme" is even worse. I realize that the idea of chasing butterflies is supposed to connote a childlike innocence, but the reality involves ending a beautiful life of freedom, ultimately pushing pins into the torsoes of living or once-living butterflies. It just sends shivers up my spine. Very similar, in fact, to my reaction at seeing a rabbit's foot: every rabbit's foot represents a slaughtered rabbit somewhere!!! But I digress.

My problem with its name aside, I really like LCP EXTREME as a fragrance. It doesn't hurt that I happen to be quite fond of saffron and honey--in both cuisine and perfume. Some more good news is that EXTREME edp has much better staying power than its edt namesake--which seems logical, after all. I would love to have a bottle of this.

03/26/2025

7
Pricing 7
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 9
Scent

Nst85
10 Reviews

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Nst85

2

The waxy lime blossom

Spring is starting and my enthusiasm for lime blossom has hit me with a vengeance. With Tilia, Lindenblüte and 1A-33 (2012), I have already been captivated by some of them. New in the test: La Chasse aux Papillons Extrême.

The first thing you encounter is the expected lime blossom - its summery fleetingness is underlined with gentle citrus. A little dream! The contrast, however, is surprising: the light and airy lime blossom is clearly grounded. A light pink pepper, a distinct saffron and an increasingly strong tuberose capture the lime blossom. Like the eponymous butterflies caught in a net.

The floral notes remain present throughout the rest of the fragrance. Whether the tuberose becomes ylang ylang as stated in the fragrance pyramid or simply remains tuberose, which is increasingly framed by vetiver, I will leave open. What I find exciting, however, is the beeswax note that I can detect very early on in the fragrance. A very beautiful fragrance development that also lasts quite a long time.

The fragrance dates back to the last millennium. It is therefore hardly surprising that it is only marketed to women. If it were released today, it would definitely be labeled as unisex. Admittedly, not a typical fragrance that you would expect to find in men's collections, but one that would be an asset. I believe that sooner or later it could find a prioritized place on my wish list ... Check it out!