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Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea
Dark, salty sea before the storm
Black Sea is the sea before the storm: dark, deep and salty, with marine scents that, as the brand describes it, fill the lungs and cut the air like an omen. Then everything calms and the perfume settles into still, dense, mysterious water. Seaweed, white musk, patchouli, oakmoss and ambergris form the base.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
- Bergamot
- Sardinian Myrtle
- Salt
- Ozone
- Aquatic Notes
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Heart notes
- Orange Blossom
- Black Salt of Cyprus
- Ylang-Ylang
- Marine Notes
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Base notes
- Seaweed
- White Musk
- Patchouli
- Oakmoss
- Ambergris
- Character
- Strong
- Concentration
In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
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Salt on the air
The top starts with bergamot and Sardinian myrtle, then adds salt, ozone and aquatic notes. It is the cold, mineral side of the sea rather than a sunny beach: clear, sharp and a little tense, like the air before the weather turns.
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Black salt, orange blossom
In the heart, orange blossom and ylang-ylang bring a pale floral softness, set against black salt of Cyprus and more marine notes. The salt stays present, so the flowers read as light on dark water rather than as a bouquet.
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Still water
Seaweed, white musk, patchouli, oakmoss and ambergris form the base. The tension of the opening drops away; what is left is dense, damp and quiet, with oakmoss and patchouli adding an earthy, shaded depth to the clean musk.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
Black Sea suits grey days, coastal walks, cool evenings and any moment that calls for something serious and clear rather than sunny. As an extrait it is dense and close to the skin, so one or two sprays are enough. On a warm day, apply lightly.
Who it is for
For people who prefer the sea in its moodier form: salt, seaweed and dark water over sun cream and beach parties. It suits anyone who likes marine scents with some weight and wears fragrance for atmosphere. Lovers of sweet or fruity perfumes will find it austere.
Why choose Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea
Black Sea belongs to the brand's Sea collection, one of the themed ranges the house sorts its perfumes into. The brand lists the Snouf Awards 2025, in the Best Marine Scent category, for it. It is a marine perfume with weather in it, not a postcard of a beach.
At a glance
- House
- Lorenzo Pazzaglia
- Perfumer
- Lorenzo Pazzaglia
- Size
- 50 ml
- For
- Unisex
Questions
Frequently asked
Is Black Sea fresh or dark?
Both. The top is salty and cold, but the base of seaweed, patchouli, oakmoss and ambergris is darker and deeper, so it ends heavier than it begins.
Which collection does it belong to?
It belongs to the Sea collection. Every perfume of the house is an Extrait de Parfum, which the brand says is handcrafted in Italy.
Can I wear it in winter?
Yes. The dark, salty character and the earthy base suit cold, grey weather as well as summer evenings by the sea.
The house
About Lorenzo Pazzaglia
Lorenzo Pazzaglia, also styled PAX by Lorenzo Pazzaglia, is an Italian artistic perfumery from the Marche region. Every perfume is an Extrait de Parfum, and the scents are vivid and playful: summer cocktails, sea air, rum and vanilla, cherry and chocolate.
- Italian artistic perfumery, based in Cagli in the Marche region
- Named after its creator, Lorenzo Pazzaglia; also styled PAX by Lorenzo Pazzaglia
- Every perfume is an Extrait de Parfum, handcrafted in Italy as the brand states
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