Black Meisterstuck
Eau de Parfum, Montblanc (2024)

A really dark and enigmatic take on fluidy spicy smokey/nutty frankincense by Montblanc. The enigma of dark smoky amber. A gorgeous and really grand oriental modern fragrance for sneaky mysterious darkly suited metropolitain fellows. Black Meisterstuck by Montblanc is actually an ambery resinous woodsy fragrance for men launched in 2024 and performed by the talented perfumer Jordi Fernández. If you particularly appreciate creations a la Ojar Encens Cuivre (2023), Robert Piguet Casbah (2012) or Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade (2018) but also conceptually pop cult creations a la Costume National Scent Intense (2002) this fragrance would probably appeal your senses. Under my profane nose Black Meisterstuck is all about smokey (by simil toasted coffee-nuances veined) amber, fluidy spicy frankincense, hints of silky suede and cool virile earthy vetiver. Amber is oudish resinous, freshly boisé, fluidy spicy, vaguely furry and veined by an undisherned suedish-nutty-chocolatey spark (the modern twist of this olfactory fatigue). Frankincense is in particular modernly rendered in a fresh, silky/suedish, fancy (well trimmed and metropolitan like) and never liturgical way. I don't get a laborious evolution while performances are great (either duration and sillage). Vetiver and hints of citrus provide a fresh virile earthiness which is woodsy and slightly metallic. Finally silky, cardamomish and smokey boisé this fragrance is a perfect olfactory companion for dark rendez-vous, "missions" in a down town dangerous club and romantic encounters. Thumbs up.

Wonderful release from Montblanc. One of the best of recent years. Starts off smokey with a hint of incense. Drys down very similar to Bois Impérial..Good projection for the first hour then settles down to a strong skin scent for several hours. Last ages of clothes. Very nice indeed.