Vilhelm Parfumerie
Black Citrus
unisex · Launched 2015
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Top notes are the first minutes, heart is the next hours, base is what stays.
About Vilhelm Parfumerie Black Citrus
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
Black Citrus by Vilhelm Parfumerie, composed by Jérôme Epinette in 2015, is a dark, spicy citrus with green and leathery sides. It takes a bright opening into smoky, earthy territory.
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Black Citrus by Vilhelm Parfumerie, composed by Jérôme Epinette in 2015, is a dark, spicy citrus with green and leathery sides. It takes a bright opening into smoky, earthy territory.
The opening brings Calabrian bergamot for a crisp, slightly bitter citrus and cardamom for a cool, aromatic spice. In the heart, mate adds a green, toasted and slightly smoky tea-like note, while violet brings a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of patchouli and birch is earthy and smoky, with birch giving a leathery, tar-like edge that explains the black of the name.
The profile suggests a distinctive, moody citrus. Worn by anyone, it would suit autumn days, the office and evenings, for someone who likes citrus but wants it darker and more textured, with smoke and leather rather than a sunny, fleeting freshness. Its short formula points to a clear, focused idea.
Black Citrus — unisex fragrance by Vilhelm Parfumerie (released 2015). Top notes: Calabrian bergamot, Cardamom. Heart notes: Mate, Violet. Base notes: Birch, Patchouli. — Parfica open fragrance database
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How much does Vilhelm Parfumerie Black Citrus cost in Italy?
From €175.00 for 50 ml at Nicchia Luxury. Other sizes: 100 ml from €250. Price from one partner shop in Italy, checked daily, unchanged since 31 Oct 2026.
Which sizes are sold?
50 ml, 100 ml.
What does it smell like?
Mainly spicy, green, woody and floral. It opens with calabrian bergamot, cardamom; the heart is mate, violet; the base is birch, patchouli.
Who makes it?
Vilhelm Parfumerie. Launched in 2015. The perfumer is Jérôme Epinette. Marketed unisex.
How is it rated?
7.1 out of 10 from 104 votes on Parfica open fragrance database.
Where does this data come from?
The rating and the votes on longevity, sillage, season and time of day come from Parfica open fragrance database. Notes, accords, perfumers and release data come from the ScentGlade catalogue (shared with the Olfactory app) and its editors. Prices and stock come from the partner shops’ own product feeds and show the last update date.