Black & White by Step Aboard bottle
Step Aboard

Black & White

5.0/5 · 2 votes Unisex 2023
Main accords
Where to buy
Love Black & White?
Save it to your favourites and discover similar scents in the Nardinum app.
Get the app

Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity2.5/5
Sillage3.8/5
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Fall100
Summer50
Winter50
Our take

Step Aboard positions Black & White as a daily uniform for people who want a scent that feels clean and composed. The argument for that role starts with the opening. Bergamot provides a bright citrus lift that feels like fresh air, and it sets a tone that is crisp rather than playful. This is not a fruit-forward start that tries to grab attention. It is a clear signal that the fragrance intends to stay neat and close to the skin.

The heart reinforces that purpose through aldehydes, jasmine, and neroli. The aldehydes add a sparkling, slightly metallic edge that pushes the white florals into a soapy, powdery space. Jasmine and neroli bring a classic floral elegance, but the accord stays dry and polished. It smells like a pressed shirt and clean linen, not a garden in bloom. The composition avoids the heavy sweetness that often makes florals feel too decorative for daytime wear.

Styrax, musk, and coumarin form a base that leans into amber and musky warmth without becoming dark or heavy. Coumarin adds a soft, hay-like smoothness that rounds out the sharper edges from the heart. The result is a gentle, powdery finish that maintains the fragrance's fresh character. It keeps the overall impression light and wearable, supporting the idea that this scent is meant to be a subtle companion rather than a bold statement.

Black & White works best for someone who treats fragrance as a finishing touch of personal hygiene. It fits a morning routine before work or a casual weekend plan where you want to smell put together. Wear it during spring and summer days when a fresh, soapy aura complements the weather.

Smells similar

Built from the same materials — ranked by how unusual the shared notes are, not by how many.

More from Step Aboard

All Step Aboard →