Black Prestigium by Mancera
Men Women 2015
Description
Black Prestigium by Mancera is a fragrance from the Leather family, designed for men and women. Launched in 2015, this composition was created by perfumer Pierre Montale. In its opening, the fragrance unfolds a top note of iris root, patchouli and bergamot; the heart reveals a harmony of rose, oud wood, woody notes and violet; while the base settles on…
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Key notes
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Top
orris root
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Heart
rose
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Base
leather
Community
619 votes
- Positive 76%
- Negative 16%
- Neutral 8.2%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
2,182 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
619 votes
Season
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737 votes
Time of day
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416 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Black Prestigium
Black Prestigium by Mancera is a fragrance from the Leather family, designed for men and women. Launched in 2015, this composition was created by perfumer Pierre Montale. In its opening, the fragrance unfolds a top note of iris root, patchouli and bergamot; the heart reveals a harmony of rose, oud wood, woody notes and violet; while the base settles on leather, amber and white musk.
Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
429 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Room-filling
513 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
332 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
290 votes
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RobinRem
Powerful and daring scent. At first, it reminds me of Dior Homme Parfum with that blend of rose, leather, and iris, but the leather fades quickly, leaving a sweet, powdery floral base. It smells very much like Tom Ford Noir EdP, though this one is less soapy and features more iris. It projects incredibly: the sillage is moderate but noticeable from afar. Its real strength lies in longevity; perfect for autumn and winter, whereas in summer, too many sprays can be overwhelming. Ideal for elegant evenings. In short, I love it, but don’t buy it blindly just for that daring floral touch.
NATHANOJ
Putting a drop on my arm made me smile… what a surprise! It seemed like the perfect clone of Dior Homme Parfum, but the excitement didn’t last long; the iris faded, leaving just the oud and rose, delicious but no longer a clone. It leans closer to Montale’s Black Aoud. That strong rose with the Mancera and Montale oud. By the end, at four hours, a talc-like note emerges, like baby powder over a rose base, leaving a clean, freshly showered scent. I loved it! The performance is another story: it projects well even the next day for the first six hours. Very satisfied.
Alanirde11
I get dizzy when people say it smells like Dior Homme when it bears no resemblance, although I admit it does recall Jo Malone Velvet Rose Oud. Setting that aside, it’s an elegant beast with optimal longevity and projection for its price, rivalling much more expensive niche houses. One of the best in my collection, totally unisex. The rose-oud combo is hard to wear without the right outfit; that’s when it truly shines. Spectacular. There are many niche houses nowadays that are dreadful, with sky-high prices and declining quality.
Celines
It was my birthday gift to my partner… they loved it at first, but later confessed they didn’t like how it smelled on them, finding it too strong, so now I wear it. From day one, it smells on me and I can’t stop comparing it to Dior Homme (even the Intense) because of that note people say is iris (talc-like). To have such a strong note… one might think it’s a bomb, but no… it’s a fragrance with great performance yet easy to handle. Of course! With just two sprays, you’re set for the whole day.
Nacho_cdn
This is powerful, nothing more. The opening is a spectacle: don’t bring your nose too close or you’ll lose your sense of smell for a while; it smells incredible. I’m not sure if it’s the lily root note. At first, it leans slightly feminine. Then, as it dries down, it becomes masculine again and (thank God) softer; I think that’s when everyone can enjoy it. I was surprised; it has personality… Although the opening seems very beastly to me and I only like it in its dry-down.
Jonybra
As a novice with iris since 2021 (having tried Givenchy Gentleman, Valentino Uomo, and Dior Homme), I tested this sample of Mancera Black Prestigium. On my skin, it doesn’t resemble Dior Homme at all. It smells far too feminine. I will try it again to see if my opinion changes. I understand I can say this because I own almost every flanker of Dior Homme: the 2005 EDT, the 2007 Cologne, and Francis Demachy’s EDT 2011, Intense 2011, and Parfum 2014.
Arthurmiller9
Just to say that everyone smells different. If it smells like Dior Homme to some, great. This is a place to share opinions, not to belittle those that aren’t mine.