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The Black

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi · EDP · 100 ml

The Black

The Black by Abdul Samad Al Qurashi combines Black grapes, Iris, Hawthorn, Woods, and Musk, with a Fruity amber and Powdery floral direction. Its clearest use cases are Business meeting and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Fruity amberPowdery floralBlack grapesIrisWoods

Useful context: Business meeting · Dinner / date night

Use this perfume to describe a scent direction and the changes you want. It is not a fragrance-oil product we supply, and does not promise an identical scent or a replica.

Evidence and decision support
Model grade · SteadyMenEntry

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Source status

Verified product evidence

The product name and key details were checked against the brand's official information or information supplied by a partner. Wearing advice is Dr.Esans editorial guidance.

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Saudi official The Black product page · Reviewed 2026-06-30

Open source

Source quality

100/100

Record completeness

Verified core source

Evidence level

2026-06-30

Last evidence check

Wear-test evidence

This page currently uses verifiable catalog sources and has no published human wear-test record. Model grades are decision aids, not measured promises.

GCC wear summary

Heat / outdoor

Heat / outdoor: Model grade · Steady

Indoor AC

Indoor AC: Model grade · Steady

Close contact

Close contact: Model grade · Steady

Long wear

Long wear: Model grade · Steady

Selection verdict

Best when

  • - The Black leans fruity amber through black grapes, iris, hawthorn and woods, giving it a clear scenario role for Business meeting.
  • - Model estimates: overall suitability for Gulf climates Steady; longevity Steady; close-contact suitability Steady.
  • - The Black has to make sense on skin first: its black grapes and iris profile gives the recommendation a scent-led reason beyond brand visibility.

Go easy when

  • - Before treating The Black as the final pick around black grapes, still confirm current packaging and stock because product pages can change.

Next decision

Three checks before you decide

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  2. 02

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    Keep the same wearing situation, then change only scent direction, intensity, or budget signal to see what improves the fit.

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Decision FAQ

Smell translation

What does The Black smell like in plain language?

The Black by Abdul Samad Al Qurashi combines Black grapes, Iris, Hawthorn, Woods, and Musk, with a Fruity amber and Powdery floral direction. Its clearest use cases are Business meeting and Dinner / date night. Plain-language cues: Black grapes, Iris, Woods.

Best-fit moments

Which situations fit The Black best?

Business meeting, Dinner / date night. The Black leans fruity amber through black grapes, iris, hawthorn and woods, giving it a clear scenario role for Business meeting. Model estimates: overall suitability for Gulf climates Steady; longevity Steady; close-contact suitability Steady. The Black has to make sense on skin first: its black grapes and iris profile gives the recommendation a scent-led reason beyond brand visibility. A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

GCC wear check

How does The Black handle heat, indoor AC, and close contact?

Heat / outdoor: Model grade · Steady Indoor AC: Model grade · Steady Close contact: Model grade · Steady Long wear: Model grade · Steady A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Budget signal, not a live price

Is the The Black price shown as a live retail price?

No. Dr.Esans treats Entry as a budget signal and market-position cue, not a live price, stock claim, or authenticity guarantee. The date of this price reference is unknown. Confirm the current price with the seller.

Similar directions

What can be compared with The Black?

Compare Black IV, Zahir Gold, Haybah for a similar scent direction. These are scent references, not paid rankings or price substitutes.

Use case

Business meeting

Use case

Dinner / date night

Broader buying decisions

Context links, not product rankings.

Environment fit

Heat fitSteady
Humidity fitModerate
Long wearSteady
Close contactSteady
GiftabilitySteady
LayeringModerate

Intensity profile

OudUse carefully
MuskSteady
AmberSteady
RoseSteady
IncenseUse carefully
SweetnessSteady
FreshnessModerate
ProjectionSteady

Notes

Top

  • Black grapes

Heart

  • Iris
  • Hawthorn

Base

  • Woods
  • MuskClean skin softness; it can feel freshly washed, powdery, or close to fabric.

Layering

  • - Pair The Black lightly with clean musk or rose oil depending on whether black grapes needs softness or ceremony.

Alternatives

Same direction

Black IV stays close to The Black, so use it as a same-direction comparison rather than a price substitute.

Black IV

Widian · EDP

Black IV

Widian Black IV is an EDP 100 ml profile built around bergamot, black currant, prune, rose and white flowers. Its scent direction sits between Fruity amber, Powdery floral and Saffron leather, with the clearest use in Dinner / date night, Business meeting and Ramadan / Eid gifting.

Scent reference

Fruity amber

Bergamot · Rose · Vanilla

Retail record details
NicheModel grade · StrongVerified

AED 990 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Zahir Gold stays close to The Black, so use it as a same-direction comparison rather than a price substitute.

Zahir Gold

Zimaya · EDP

Zahir Gold

Zimaya Zahir Gold is an EDP 100 ml profile built around pear, musk, cedar, amber and rose. Its scent direction sits between Powdery floral, Fruity amber and Clean musk, with the clearest use in Daily wear / commute, Office and Ramadan / Eid gifting.

Scent reference

Powdery floral

Pear · Rose · Powder

Retail record details
MassModel grade · StrongVerified

AED 100 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Haybah stays close to The Black, so use it as a same-direction comparison rather than a price substitute.

Haybah

Al Rehab · EDP

Haybah

Al Rehab Haybah is an EDP 100 ml profile built around bergamot, raspberry, black currant, rose and jasmine. Its scent direction sits between Fruity amber, Powdery floral and Clean musk, with the clearest use in Daily wear / commute, Dinner / date night and Ramadan / Eid gifting.

Scent reference

Fruity amber

Bergamot · Rose · Cedarwood

Retail record details
EntryModel grade · StrongVerified

Entry · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Attractus stays close to The Black, so use it as a same-direction comparison rather than a price substitute.

Attractus

Paris Corner · EDP

Attractus

Paris Corner Attractus is an EDP 100 ml profile built around bergamot, ginger, raspberry, peony and rose. Its scent direction sits between Fruity amber, Powdery floral and Clean musk, with the clearest use in Daily wear / commute, Dinner / date night and Ramadan / Eid gifting.

Scent reference

Fruity amber

Bergamot · Peony · Patchouli

Retail record details
MassModel grade · StrongVerifiedReleased Jun 2026

AED 130 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.