Black & White Step Aboard

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2023

Black & White by Step Aboard is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel: Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile: amber, musky, aldehydic with Bergamot, Aldehydes, Jasmine

amber musky aldehydic

The first impression

Black & White by Step Aboard is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Black & White was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Luca Maffei. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Aldehydes, Jasmine and Neroli; base notes are Styrax, Musk and Coumarin.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%

musky 85%

aldehydic 70%

powdery 60%

fresh 50%

The perfumer behind it

Luca Maffei

Luca Maffei is an Italian perfumer known for his work with Acca Kappa, creating scents like Black Pepper & Sandalwood and Tilia Cordata. He also composed Amnesia Rose for Aedes de Venustas and Ambre Gris for Alyssa Ashley. Maffei's style often blends natural ingredients with modern sophistication. His portfolio includes a range of floral, woody, and aromatic compositions.

Notes pyramid

Bergamot

Aldehydes

Jasmine

Neroli

Styrax

Musk

Coumarin

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Explorer archetype

Freedom, discovery, and restless curiosity

The Explorer archetype thrives on discovery and the thrill of new horizons.
Style: They favor minimalist yet intentional style-think tailored linen shirts or sleek monochrome silhouettes.
Values: Curiosity drives them; they believe life is a series of uncharted territories to be mapped.
Social life: They connect deeply but fleetingly, like the scent’s moderate sillage.

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The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Black & White Step Aboard

Essence

The Explorer archetype thrives on discovery and the thrill of new horizons. Black & White Step Aboard embodies this spirit with its fresh bergamot opening and musky, powdery drydown. Like a traveler between worlds, it balances crisp aldehydes with the warmth of styrax, suggesting a journey from daylight to dusk.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor minimalist yet intentional style-think tailored linen shirts or sleek monochrome silhouettes. Their aesthetic is modern nomadism, where functionality meets elegance. The fragrance’s clean aldehydic lift and jasmine-neroli heart mirror their preference for uncluttered beauty with a touch of intrigue.

Philosophy & Values

Curiosity drives them; they believe life is a series of uncharted territories to be mapped. The scent’s duality-bright top notes grounding into musky depth-reflects their mantra: embrace contrasts. They value adaptability, finding poetry in transitions.

Relationships

They connect deeply but fleetingly, like the scent’s moderate sillage. Their relationships are vibrant exchanges of ideas, often forged in transit. The neroli’s fleeting sweetness hints at their charm, while the musk suggests lingering impressions.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by spontaneous detours-a café sketchbook session, an evening train ride. The fragrance’s fresh-amber accord mirrors their rhythm: energetic yet anchored. Packing light is a creed; the coumarin’s subtle warmth is their comfort on the go.

Shadow

Restlessness can become evasion. The aldehydes’ effervescence risks dissolving into indecision, and the musk’s ambiguity may signal a fear of permanence. They must learn when to pause and let roots grow.

Conclusion

Black & White Step Aboard is the scent of a soul in motion-a passport stamped with bergamot and musk. It whispers of departures and arrivals, a fitting companion for those who find home in the journey itself.

Black & White Step Aboard

Is Black & White Step Aboard worth trying?

The first impression

What shapes the scent