Black Undergreen

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2011

At a glance

Is Black Undergreen worth trying?

Black by Undergreen is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
warm spicy, smoky, woody with Pepper, Cinnamon, Ginger

The first impression

Black by Undergreen is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Black was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Fabrice Olivieri. Top notes are Pepper, Cinnamon and Ginger; middle notes are Licorice, Coffee and Tonka Bean; base notes are Birch, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).

What shapes the scent

warm spicy 100%
smoky 85%
woody 70%
soft spicy 60%
leather 50%
fresh spicy 40%
cinnamon 35%
amber 30%
sweet 25%
coffee 20%

The perfumer behind it

Fabrice Olivieri

Fabrice Olivieri

Fabrice Olivieri is a French perfumer whose work includes fragrances for Hors La Monde and Undergreen. His catalog features Lady Shiloh, Shiloh X, and the Undergreen trio of Black, Gold, and White. Olivieri's creations often explore contrasts between darkness and light, as well as natural and synthetic elements.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Pepper Pepper
Cinnamon Cinnamon
Ginger Ginger

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Licorice Licorice
Coffee Coffee
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Birch Birch
Guaiac Wood Guaiac Wood
Incense Incense
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)

The mood it creates

The Sovereign Archetype: Portrait of Black Undergreen

Essence

Black Undergreen embodies the Sovereign - a ruler who commands through quiet authority rather than force. The fragrance's regal progression from peppery vibrancy to oudh-infused solemnity mirrors their journey from youthful dynamism to mature wisdom. Like a monarch's coronation robes, it balances ceremonial weight (incense) with approachable warmth (tonka bean).

Style & Aesthetic

They favor minimalist power dressing: a wool overcoat with precisely angled shoulders, polished oxfords, a single signet ring. The cinnamon and ginger notes translate to russet leather gloves or a burnt-orange scarf - subtle nods to the spice within their restraint. Every detail is deliberate, nothing superfluous.

Philosophy & Values

They believe true leadership serves rather than dominates, much like how the birch note tempers the oudh's intensity. The coffee accord speaks to their belief in clarity of thought; the licorice, to their appreciation for those who withstand bitterness to reveal inner sweetness. Discipline and compassion are their twin pillars.

Relationships

They attract loyalists rather than sycophants, their guaiac wood steadfastness inspiring genuine devotion. Romantic partners must navigate layers like the fragrance itself - first the protective pepper, then the intoxicating coffee heart. Their inner circle is small but unshakable.

Lifestyle

Pre-dawn chess games, quarterly solo retreats to mountain lodges, a meticulously curated library - their habits reflect the fragrance's structured evolution. The ginger's spark survives in their occasional midnight motorcycle rides through empty city streets, a sovereign's fleeting rebellion.

Shadow

The incense's solemnity can harden into aloofness; the oudh's richness may breed insularity. They risk becoming prisoners of their own dignity, like a throne room that no one dares enter. True sovereignty, like this fragrance's drydown, requires both majesty and vulnerability.

Conclusion

Black Undergreen is the Sovereign's olfactory crown - a fragrance that doesn't demand attention but irrevocably holds it. From its commanding opening to its meditative base, it carries the weight of authority lightly, proving that true power needs no announcement.