Black Walnut by American Perfumer bottle
American Perfumer

Black Walnut

4.3/5 · 31 votes Unisex 2022
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.8/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day83
Night58
Fall100
Winter58
Spring50
Summer33
Our take

Someone who spends the morning in a linen shirt and an open window should reach for Black Walnut. The opening pairs lime and bergamot in a bright, clean sweep that suits sunlight on a wooden floor. It feels composed and deliberate, not a casual spritz before leaving the house, but a choice made to match a clear, active mood. The citrus is sharp enough to wake up the air around you, then it steps aside for the heart.

Black walnut sits at the center, supported by cypress and a measured pinch of black pepper and cinnamon. Lilac and orange blossom bring a soft, powdery white floral layer that keeps the wood from feeling too dry. Cashmeran rounds the edges so the spice reads as warm rather than hot. The accord stays woody and aromatic, with a sweet vanilla note that never takes over. It smells like a room with good furniture and fresh air moving through it.

Sandalwood and Haitian vetiver anchor the base alongside oakmoss and oud, giving the drydown a grounded, musky weight that lingers on the skin as the day goes on. The vanilla in the foundation makes the wood feel lived in rather than stark. It suits a person who wants a floral woody scent that carries spice and citrus without losing its composure, a fragrance that stays present through a long morning of work and conversation

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