Blackbird
Blackbird by Meshaz Natural Perfumes is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Blackbird was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Mesha Munyan.
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Performance Metrics
36 VOTESNotes Pyramid
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The dominant accords feel warm spicy, patchouli and woody.
Main Accords
6 MAPPEDThe dominant accords feel warm spicy, patchouli and woody.
Community Data
71 TOTAL VOTESCOMMUNITY SENTIMENT
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When to Wear
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It looks easiest to wear in fall and summer. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Historical Seattle retail collaboration gives the fragrance a unique indie background.
Highest rated accord strength is warm spicy at 100 percent intensity.
Strong community interest reflected by 19 members placing it on their wishlist.
Energetic opening phase transforms into a serene and calm second half.
Distinct alternative to Olympic Orchids' berry blend by focusing on herbal resins.
High proportion of positive feedback with 5 love and 3 like ratings out of 11 votes.
Solid daytime versatility supported by 6 community votes.
Subtle fresh accord at 30 percent lifts the rich herbal structure.
Solid 3.91 out of 5 average rating confirms reliable niche quality.
Well balanced performance options including eternal longevity votes and moderate sillage.
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Limited public rating sample of only 11 total community votes.
Notable dislike ratio with 3 out of 11 voters giving negative sentiment.
Fragrantica note pyramid omits lavender, ylang-ylang, and frankincense listed in official materials.
Lowest voter agreement for winter wear at only 4 seasonal votes.
Absence of mainstream retail availability due to niche indie production.
Single performance rating for good value leaves pricing sentiment thin.
Only 2 former owners recorded in community tracking data.
Dual-phase evolution may disorient users looking for a linear scent profile.
Pronounced woody accord at 72 percent may feel overly dry for some wearers.
Earthy accord at 58 percent introduces a dusty soil nuance that divides opinion.
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIALBlackbird by Meshaz Natural Perfumes is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Blackbird was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Mesha Munyan.
FRAGRANXE EDITORIALFAQs
Who is the perfumer behind Blackbird by Meshaz Natural Perfumes?+
Blackbird was created by perfumer Mesha Munyan and launched in 2013 under Meshaz Natural Perfumes.
What is the origin story of the fragrance Blackbird?+
Mesha Munyan crafted Blackbird after being asked by the Blackbird retail store in Seattle to create a custom scent, debuting a lavender, ylang-ylang, and frankincense forward composition alongside Olympic Orchids' separate version.
What are the primary fragrance notes and accords in Blackbird?+
The main declared notes are patchouli and ginger, supported by lavender, ylang-ylang, frankincense, and warm spicy, woody, earthy, and balsamic accords.
How does Blackbird by Meshaz perform in terms of longevity?+
Blackbird demonstrates strong performance, with community votes rating it long lasting to eternal and user reviews noting it can last up to 18 hours on skin.
What is the projection and sillage of Meshaz Blackbird?+
The majority of community voters rate Blackbird as having moderate sillage, while additional voters note strong to enormous projection.
Is Blackbird by Meshaz suitable for both men and women?+
Yes, while Mesha Munyan originally described the scent on her homepage as a meditative men's spice, user feedback and community ratings confirm it wears comfortably as a unisex fragrance.
Which seasons are best for wearing Blackbird?+
Community seasonal voting ranks fall as the top season with 7 votes, followed closely by summer with 6 votes and spring with 5 votes.
What fragrance family does Blackbird belong to?+
Blackbird is categorized as an Oriental fragrance, driven by 100 percent warm spicy strength paired with an 86 percent patchouli rating.
How does Meshaz's Blackbird compare to Olympic Orchids' Blackbird?+
While Olympic Orchids took a blackberry and benzoin route for the Seattle Blackbird store commission, Meshaz crafted a spicy, calm blend centered on ginger, patchouli, lavender, ylang-ylang, and frankincense.
Is Blackbird recommended for day or nighttime wear?+
Blackbird is versatile across times of day, receiving 6 votes for daytime wear and 5 votes for nighttime wear.
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