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Duran Duran Black Moonlight by Xerjoff blends warm spices like saffron and cardamom with bright citrus notes of mandarin and bergamot, layered over a rich floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. Its base combines aromatic resins such as myrrh and tolu balm with lavender, tonka beans, labdanum, and patchouli, creating a complex, sensual scent that balances freshness with depth. Those drawn to spicy, resinous florals with a hint of sweetness and earthiness will find this fragrance compelling.
Živeli by Boka £215.00
- Key notes:
- brandy
- honey
- leather
- mandarin
- plum
- saffron
- tobacco
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
“Živeli” (ZHEE-vuh-lee) is a common Serbian toast used to wish good health and a long life. In this extrait, a juicy burst of plum brandy melts into a leathered tobacco, encapsulating a celebratory night out with friends. Giddy joy is further fluffed by cherry and raspberry notes, while the leather aspect is warmed by honey, saffron and labdanum.
This composition is 24% parfum concentration, with 70% natural ingredients. Capped in Mexican Riviera Gray marble in a delicately etched glass bottle.
Bel Air by Molinard £65.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- jasmine
- mandarin
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- spicy
A floral flight of a thousand fragrances from the Pays de Grasse.
Bel Air, in a contemporary interpretation, exalts the most exquisite flowers of Grasse in a sumptuous, luminous bouquet.
A fragrance in which Centifolia rose, jasmine, tuberose, iris, violet, and mimosa bloom sensuously, eternally. A genuine jewel of light, the bottle is a faithful replica of its predecessor, now tenderly tinged with coral. Bel Air, inspired by an idyllic garden, enchants the eye and heart with its petite pastel flask that radiates intensely bucolic beauty.
Marcelle by Marie Jeanne £110.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- jasmine
- lemon
- mandarin
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- woody
Perfumer: Michèle Saramito
A new addition to Bloom’s portfolio, an elegant cologne with sweet sun kissed citruses, honeyed neroli and amber background.
With classic formulas it’s the quality of the ingredients that matters. Marie Jeanne might be a new perfume house, but it’s founded by a young perfumer from a family connected to Robertet for several generations.
Robertet is a bit like De Beers of the fine natural perfume materials - matières premières, for decades they have been dealing with the finest, purest and most precious stuff a perfumer can dream of.
This is Marcelle, a classic elegant cologne but with highly likely the best bergamot from Italy, grapefruit from Spain, neroli from Tunisia and petigrain from Paraguay among other notes in the formula.
Blond Redhead 16.11 by Neydo £80.00
- Key notes:
- dark chocolate
- myrrh
- rose
- saffron
- tobacco
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
Inspired by a dream of a romantic encounter in a Parisian bakery. The air is filled with the mouthwatering aroma of candied fruits, vanilla-laced pastries, a hint of sweet tobacco. You’re captivated by the sight of a beautiful stranger holding a bouquet of fresh freesias. This playfully flirty mix of cream-topped fruits and florals conjures the dream all over again.
Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour
No. 8 – Drop of Blood by Binet-Papillon £215.00
- Key notes:
- incense
- myrrh
- saffron
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- unconventional
- woody
This enigmatic essence opens with zesty mandarin, briefly evoking the metallic smell of blood, before plunging into the dark pleasures of incense and patchouli. Oud wood deepens the effect, while bittersweet myrrh adds to the mystery.
Kamel Oud by Sora Dora £170.00
- Key notes:
- animalic notes
- cade
- cardamom
- cumin
- elemi
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- leather
- oud
- saffron
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
- woody
Kamel was the friend who entrusted Sora Dora founder Antoine with the secrets of the oriental olfactory universe, embodied in this namesake perfume. Built around the clean woodiness of Laotian oud, this extrait contrasts the dirty spice of cumin with sweet raspberry and syrupy rose. Smoky and spicy, Kamel Oud will enhance your next 1001 days and 1001 nights.
Udbaha by Byermia £105.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- fenugreek
- marigold
- oakmoss
- oud
- pineapple
- saffron
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- vintage/old school
- woody
“Udbaha” means “marriage” in Bangla, and this extrait references the Bangladeshi Holud Night celebration before the wedding. The festival is decorated with marigolds, roses and tuberoses. The aromas of festival sweets and treats fill the air: sugar, nuts, cardamom and saffron, mingling with oranges, pineapple and ripe mangoes. A spicy/earthy paste of turmeric and fenugreek is applied to the bride and groom’s body, enhanced by warm amber. And summoning the ceremonial application of henna, Bengal oud and oakmoss weaves a funky green trail through the proceedings. A deep and joyful perfume.
Incensi by Lorenzo Villoresi £135.00
- Key notes:
- frankincense
- incense
- myrrh
- styrax
- tolu balm
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- vintage/old school
- woody
An ancient ritual. The wonder of green, perfumed resin flowing from the tree. It is reminiscent of journeys along the perfume routes, of the magic of nocturnal ceremonies. Fresh, intense notes of Incense, Opoponax, Storax and Tolu.
Vettii by Agatho £305.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- myrrh
- oud
- quince
- sandalwood
- tolu balm
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- leather
- woody
The olfactory journey through ancient Pompeii continues, this time focusing on the vibrant cultural and commercial life that defined the city.
From this dynamic atmosphere comes Vettii, a fragrance that opens fresh and fruity, gradually becoming more opulent and enveloping. It’s a conversation between precious Mediterranean ingredients and rich Oriental treasures, where fig and strawberry meet saffron, myrrh and oud.
Andevalo by Nissaba £180.00
- Key notes:
- cherry
- leather
- mandarin
- rose
- saffron
- strawberry
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- leather
- woody
Andevalo was born under the blazing sun of western Andalusia. A land where cistus shrubs exude a thick, resinous gum saturated with heat and light. This extrait is built around a trio of labdanum extracts, expressing their full ambery depth. Strawberry CO₂ extract, along with raspberry and black cherry accords, bring a pulpy, sensual brightness, quickly absorbed by supple leather and mineral warmth. Enveloping dark woods and patchouli leave a dense and long-lasting trail of smoke and dark sweetness.
Perfumers: Coralie Spicher and Fabrice Pellegrin
About Duran Duran Black Moonlight by Xerjoff
- Which fragrances share the spicy saffron note with Duran Duran Black Moonlight?
- Blond Redhead 16.11, No. 8 – Drop of Blood, Kamel Oud, and Udbaha all share saffron with Black Moonlight, providing a similar spicy warmth in their compositions.
- How does Duran Duran Black Moonlight differ from these fragrances overall?
- Black Moonlight balances bright citrus, spicy saffron and cardamom, rich resins, and floral notes with a base of tonka beans and patchouli, creating a complex, layered scent. Many of these fragrances focus on certain facets like resinous myrrh or animalic oud, but none replicate the full spectrum of Black Moonlight’s accord combinations.
- Are there fragrances here that highlight the resinous tolu balm note?
- Yes, Incensi, Vettii, and Laetitia include tolu balm, adding a warm, balsamic resinous quality that is also present in Black Moonlight’s base.









