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Zest Piper & Perro 2004

7.8 / 10 62 Ratings

A popular perfume by Piper & Perro for men, released in 2004. The scent is sweet-spicy. It was last marketed by AB Parfums / Angelini Beauty.
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Main accords

Sweet

Spicy

Woody

Creamy

Citrus

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Pepper

Tangerine

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Tonka bean Orange

Orange

Tiaré

Base Notes

Sandalwood Vanilla

Vanilla

Cedarwood

Perfumers

Nathalie Lorson, DSM-Firmenich

Ratings

Scent

7.862 Ratings

Longevity

7.356 Ratings

Sillage

6.957 Ratings

Bottle

6.666 Ratings

Value for money

8.340 Ratings

Submitted by Michael · last update on 10/17/2023.

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Reviews

2 in-depth fragrance descriptions

06/21/2014

8Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Vawallpa
11 Reviews

Vawallpa

Helpful Review

Mandarina Duck Black Extreme

You can smell the bergamot and pepper in the top notes. It quickly becomes quite fruity and almost smells like Xeryus Rouge but a bit more dark. Nice stuff :)

01/18/2021

9.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

ScentBubble
14 Reviews

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ScentBubble

Top Review

Extremely Black is the New Black

Yes, here it is, the Eau de Parfum version of the fragrance "Pure Black" from the Italian designer house "Mandarina Duck"!

This is the black bottle with the golden lettering, the gold-colored plastic cap that actually resembles a duck's bill a bit at the top, and - very importantly - the characteristic round dent on the back that is typical for Mandarina Duck. Overall, the bottle - let's be honest - does not appear particularly high-quality. The same goes for the spray head, which always accompanies its function with a slight squeaking sound for me. Not cool, but within my tolerance range. The sound of the rather flashy name immediately brings associations to other "black" fragrances: Trussardi's "Black Extreme," "Lapidus pour Homme Black Extreme," or conversely "Extreme Black" by Red Logo, to name a few.

What could have prompted the creators of the listed namesakes to their sensational titles, I cannot comprehend. With this fragrance here, it is quite clear in my opinion: At its core are the dried, mostly black seeds found in the fruit of the tonka bean tree, which exude a sweet, vanilla-like scent.

"Black Extreme" opens (squeak!) with a very prominent tonka bean, which is, however, kept in check by the distinctly noticeable synthetic bergamot. This very pleasant first impression is rounded off by both an orange and a spice note. Already in the first seconds, it becomes clear that while the fragrance is fundamentally generic in light of the wide-ranging tonka bean competition, it still retains a piece of individuality thanks to the contributing southern fruits.

In any case, the basic character of the opening continues into the drydown phase. The transition is largely linear, except for the increasingly noticeable creaminess and the delicate cedarwood note that gains space. Additionally, my impression solidifies that - although not listed here - leather also plays a part on the sidelines.

Overall, "Black Extreme" remains a noticeably sweet fragrance, but in my view, not too sweet, which can be worn all day long and regardless of the occasion, especially due to its subtle fruitiness. Although it is certainly primarily designed as an autumn and winter fragrance, I believe it can be worn year-round, except for the very hot summer days. It projects well in the first three hours, but then takes a step back until it ultimately becomes intimate after seven to eight hours.

Rumors that it bears a strong resemblance to "Uden" in the base, I cannot confirm or deny due to a lack of comparison material. However, solid insights on this are warmly welcomed in the comments section!

Personally, I really like the fragrance. Moreover, at the current prices of 20 - 25 euros for 100 ml (although discontinued), it is an absolute no-brainer for lovers of tonka-based fragrances. And - yes, the fragrance is suitable for everyone!

I sincerely hope that this relatively short comment has helped some undecided individuals in their decision-making, and I thank you as always for reading!

Statements

20 short views on the fragrance

BertolucciK

5 years ago

8.5Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

5

It's what you get if you take CAHSEE and make it slightly sweeter, warmer and add vanilla in the base. Peppery and sweet orange with tonka.

Topfpflanze3

4 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

2

how are they doing this for that money?? Stunning tonka scent - absolute must own

Theris

4 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

10

6

Black Swan
peppery plumage
seems in the tonka pond
fruity and cheerful
with a mandarin beak
to be having a beautiful life

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Heikeso

4 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

9

7

Tiare in a men's fragrance, great idea, but hardly noticeable. Sweet-spicy-warm, not stale, with tonka, vanilla, and orange.

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Libre

5 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

8

4

Spicy/warm charmer that, despite its sweetness, never feels overwhelming and even has a subtle freshness to it. Well done!

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Stinky

8 years ago

4

1

Smells strongly like Uden to me.

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Benedikt2019

5 years ago

9Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

3

1

Sweet, spicy, and subtly fresh wafts around my nose! Everything is perfectly balanced and finely tuned. A sensual year-round delight.

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Globomanni

5 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

3

2

Sugar + Cinnamon, the game begins. Not exactly sugar + cinnamon, but this sweet-spicy combo makes this scent irresistible for sweet tooths.

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Micha1984

4 years ago

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

3

1

Fruity, warm, and sweet scent with a distinctly oriental touch. For the price, it's a top fragrance with solid longevity and sillage in a great bottle.

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