Daniel Hechter Black Eau de Parfum 100ml is a leather-led men's fragrance from the French house's Couture collection, launched in 2015 and composed by acclaimed perfumers Francis Kurkdjian and Jérôme di Marino. Bergamot and petitgrain open the bottle on a sharp citrus lift, patchouli, lavender and geranium shape an aromatic-spicy heart, and a base of leather, vetiver, amber and citrus gives the composition warm, slightly smoky depth.
About Daniel Hechter
Daniel Hechter is a French fashion house founded in Paris in 1962 by the designer of the same name, internationally known for its men's tailoring and ready-to-wear. The brand's fragrance line, produced under licence, has been a long-standing source of accessibly priced French perfumery — and Black, created with one of the world's most celebrated perfumers (Francis Kurkdjian), is one of its standout men's launches.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Bergamot, Petitgrain
- Heart: Patchouli, Lavender, Geranium
- Base: Leather, Vetiver, Amber, Citrus
Olfactory family: Aromatic Leather Woody | Launched: 2015 | Perfumers: Francis Kurkdjian, Jérôme di Marino | Gender: Men
Who it's for
Best for men who like aromatic-leather perfumery — natural territory for fans of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme, Givenchy Gentleman or Mont Blanc Legend. The leather-and-amber drydown gives it autumn-and-winter character; the bergamot opening keeps it lifted across seasons. A useful evening signature, and a strong choice at the accessible price point — particularly given the perfumers behind it.
How to wear it
Spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck and the base of the throat — from around 15 cm away. As an Eau de Parfum built around a leather-and-amber base, expect strong projection in the first one to two hours and a soft, warm-leathery skin scent that lingers six to eight hours total.
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Gender: Men
- Brand: Daniel Hechter (Couture Collection)
- Year: 2015
- Perfumers: Francis Kurkdjian, Jérôme di Marino



