Black Beard by Calaj
Men 2020
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Description
Black Beard by Calaj is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, the nose behind this composition is Miguel Matos. The top notes unfold with absinthe, basil, bergamot, orange, and petit grain; the heart reveals lavender, carnation, geranium, and rose; while the base notes settle on tobacco, moss, leather, tonka bean, patchouli, amber, and musk.
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Key notes
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Top
Southernwood
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Heart
lavender
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Base
tobacco
Community
147 votes
- Positive 69%
- Negative 18%
- Neutral 13%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
396 votes
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Leading answer Love it
147 votes
Season
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202 votes
Time of day
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111 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Black Beard
Black Beard by Calaj is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, the nose behind this composition is Miguel Matos. The top notes unfold with absinthe, basil, bergamot, orange, and petit grain; the heart reveals lavender, carnation, geranium, and rose; while the base notes settle on tobacco, moss, leather, tonka bean, patchouli, amber, and musk.
Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Musk, amber and animalic Spices Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
105 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Room-filling
111 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
97 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
89 votes
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6 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
How can one describe it? It has the entire DNA of Calaj with the touch of Miguel Matos, which is a guarantee of something challenging and satisfying. Distinct from the Delizia, yet it shares that essence. It transports me to an old study from 45 years ago: vintage books, leather armchairs, a wooden desk, a burgundy carpet, amber light, and chatting with my grandfather with an extinguished Havana between his fingers. Do not buy it blind, but I adored it. Not for extreme heat, but otherwise it is versatile. Longevity and projection are brilliant, without being as invasive as the Delizia. It generates admiration and curiosity, not just compliments.
How can one describe this scent? It possesses the entire DNA of Calaj with that touch of Miguel Matos, which for me guarantees something challenging yet deeply satisfying. It is quite distinct from the famous Dark Delizia or Fruttata by this house, yet they share something in their essence. For me, this transports me back to a scene from 45 years ago: an old study room surrounded by vintage books, leather chairs and armchairs, a wooden desk with leather accents, an old burgundy carpet, dim amber light, heavy linen curtains, and talking to my grandfather while he holds an extinguished Havana between his fingers. Without a doubt, it is a fragrance I would not recommend buying blind, but personally, I loved it immensely. I do not see it as suitable for extreme heat days, but otherwise, it seems quite versatile. The longevity and projection are brilliant, without reaching the intensity of Dark Delizia or the Gold. It generates more admiration and curiosity than mere compliments.
It smells to me like a Tom Ford Platinum Fougère, but with the tobacco from Tobacco Oud as the star, enveloped in those herbal notes.
I perceive it as a Tom Ford Platinum Fougère, but with the tobacco from Tobacco Oud as the protagonist, wrapped in those herbal notes.
On first contact, in the opening, I detect a scent of hyssop that captivates with its herbal and slightly bitter aroma. The tobacco and moss base adds a deep, earthy, and smoky depth. It is a unique combination that evokes timeless masculinity. Unique, in my opinion.
At first step, the herbal and bitter hyssop catches you. Then, the tobacco and moss provide an earthy and smoky backdrop. A unique blend that screams classic masculinity. To me, it is an original.