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Eau de parfum
Dramatic Parfums / ドラマティック パルファム Black Dragon
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Black Dragon — the character of Japanese perfumery
Black Dragon is a men's fragrance by Dramatic Parfums / ドラマティック パルファム, released in 2011.
This eau de parfum has a distinctive woody-fruity-citrusy character and a very powerful sillage. It was created for those who prefer noticeable compositions with an unusual combination of freshness, green nuances, and a warm base.
The release appeared at a time when the Japanese perfume house was already developing its own signature: bold, experimental, and unwilling to follow predictable formulas.
In Black Dragon, this aesthetic is especially vivid: the fragrance moves from a cool green opening to a contrasting heart with fruity, marine, and liqueur-like nuances, then becomes deeper and more musky-woody.
How the fragrance unfolds
Black Dragon's pyramid is built around a contrast between fresh citrus, greenery, and dense woody-amber accords.
At first, the composition feels energetic and cool: citrus sparkle combines with eucalyptus, ivy, and a soft floral violet nuance.
As it unfolds, the fragrance takes on a more unconventional mood.
Green apple adds a juicy fruity facet, curaçao brings a transparent citrus-drink nuance, while the marine accord reinforces the sense of freshness.
Kahlúa liqueur makes the heart darker and more dimensional, adding a coffee-liqueur undertone.
In the base, Black Dragon becomes noticeably warmer and denser.
Amber, cedar, moss, white musk, and sandalwood create a pronounced woody foundation, allowing the fresh top notes to linger rather than disappear without a trace, developing into a rich, long-lasting drydown.
Sillage and everyday wear
In terms of sillage, Black Dragon is a very powerful fragrance.
It is highly noticeable in the air, making the composition especially suitable for evenings, walks, events, or cool weather, when the woody-amber base unfolds most impressively.
The fragrance is positioned as masculine, but its combination of green, citrus, marine, and musky nuances may also appeal to fans of expressive unisex compositions.
Black Dragon is a good choice for those looking for more than just a fresh fragrance: it offers a more complex scent with perceptible depth and a memorable character.
Precise recommendations for applying it to skin and clothing are not available in the information at hand.
Given its very powerful sillage, it is sensible to start with a small number of sprays and assess how the eau de parfum behaves specifically on your skin, especially indoors.
Its place in the Dramatic Parfums style
Black Dragon reflects the experimental side of the brand particularly well: one composition brings together citrus freshness, green notes, a fruity accent, marine coolness, a liqueur nuance, and a rich woody base.
This construction makes the fragrance distinctive and sets it apart from linear fresh men's releases.
Information about the perfumer, a dedicated collection, and other concentrations of Black Dragon is not available.
For a similar mood, you may wish to explore Molinard Violette, although Black Dragon retains its own balance between green freshness, drink-like nuances, and a powerful woody-musky base.
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