Fakhar Black
A refined, fresh-aromatic Arabic bestseller in the recognizable black bottle. Apple and bergamot brightness gives way to a smooth amber, patchouli, and musk base — widely worn as an affordable take on a polished designer fresh.
Fakhar Black opens on Apple and Bergamot, moves through Geranium and Lavender, and dries down to Amber and Patchouli. At $22 - $35 it is which makes it an easy budget pick, with long lasting (8h - 10h) on skin. Sample before you commit — it is loud and polarising rather than crowd-safe.
ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES
Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.
Approx. $0.22/ml — Based on the lowest street price ($22) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.
OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN
- Apple
- Bergamot
- Lemon
- Geranium
- Lavender
- Rose
- Amber
- Patchouli
- Musk
- Cedarwood
EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE
Composed by Undisclosed for Lattafa in 2021, Fakhar Black sits in the bright citrus space of modern perfumery. Below, our research team breaks down its olfactory structure, measured performance, and ideal wearer.
The Opening
It opens on Apple, Bergamot, Lemon, a bright citrus and juicy fruit introduction that sets expectations before the heart emerges.
The Heart
The middle phase is floral and aromatic herb: Geranium, Lavender, Rose carry the core of the scent through its most expressive hours.
The Dry-Down
Hours later it resolves into a dry woods and golden amber foundation — Amber, Patchouli, Musk — that determines the lasting memory of the scent.
Who Should Buy Fakhar Black
Fakhar Black leans masculine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and juicy fruit compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.
No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.
PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS
PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE
Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.
Apple and Bergamot lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.
Geranium and Lavender take over as the core character of the fragrance.
Amber and Patchouli anchor the scent close to the skin.
A skin-scent of Amber and Patchouli is what typically remains by now.
Wear It
- ✓Spring (30% seasonal fit)
- ✓Summer (25% seasonal fit)
- ✓Autumn / Fall (25% seasonal fit)
- ✓Daytime and casual daily wear
Skip It
- ✗Enclosed offices, lifts and meeting rooms
- ✗Go easy: 1–2 sprays is plenty
Blind-Buy Risk
- • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
- • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.
INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT
Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.
Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.
This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →
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