KTORET 511 Black Tie by Michael Malul

I recently had the opportunity to try KTORET 511 Black Tie by Michael Malul from my discovery set, and this is my experience.

Upon first spray, I was immediately struck by the bright citrus notes that greet the senses. There’s a distinct Sauvage DNA present right from the start. It’s evident that Black Tie takes inspiration from the original Sauvage, but it smooths out the metallic edge that the original has, making for a more refined opening.

Within a few minutes, the scent evolves, and I noticed the ambroxan starting to project nicely, accompanied by a subtle lavender undertone. This combination brings an added layer of sophistication. As it dries down, a soft woody aroma emerges, rounding out the scent beautifully.

In terms of longevity and projection, I found that Black Tie really excels at the beginning. It projects well for the first couple of hours before becoming closer to the skin by around the five-hour mark. After about six hours, it transitions into a skin scent, fading away completely shortly after that.

Overall, I would say this fragrance is quite pleasant and is likely to garner compliments. However, given that I already own fragrances in the Sauvage DNA family, I don't feel the need to invest in a full bottle. I’ll happily stick with my travel size for the time being. If you enjoy citrusy, woody scents and don’t mind the familiarity of the Sauvage style, Black Tie could be a great addition to your collection.

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