{"product_id":"assaf-strike-black-sample","title":"Assaf Strike Black Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssaf Strike Black is a perfume that opens with black currant, bergamot and grapefruit, carries pineapple, cardamom and cinnamon through the middle and rests on pink pepper, patchouli and vetiver. Fruit, spice and dry wood in one flacon can land very differently from skin to skin, so a 2, 5 or 10 ml decant is a sensible first step before the 125 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Currant, Bergamot, Grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Pineapple, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Candied Citron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack currant with a citrus edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening puts black currant, bergamot and grapefruit side by side. The currant is dark and juicy, the citrus sharpens it, so the first minutes lean bright and fruity rather than sweet. Notice how soon the grapefruit steps back on your skin, because that decides how much of the currant stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePineapple and spice in the middle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePineapple, cardamom, cinnamon and candied citron form the heart. Pineapple adds a ripe, tropical note, cardamom and cinnamon bring a dry warmth, and the candied citron gives a glossy, slightly bitter sweetness. This is the richest stage of the perfume, so smell your skin again here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA dry, peppery base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePink pepper, patchouli and vetiver close the composition. The pepper gives a light prickle, patchouli an earthy depth and vetiver a dry, green-woody line that stops the fruit from turning sugary. What is left is a spiced, woody skin scent you can only judge once the top has gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut a small amount on clean skin of the inner forearm and smell it at once, then again once the fruit has settled. Make the first test on a mild spring or summer day and the second on an evening. Leave the skin alone in between, and give it a second day before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems lists Strike Black as unisex and moderate in strength, for daily wear, work and evenings in spring and summer. It suits someone who likes fruit with a dry wooden finish instead of a sugary one. If you prefer soft, powdery or creamy perfumes, the pepper and vetiver may feel too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Assaf Strike Black as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack currant, pineapple and cinnamon in one perfume can end up polished and bright or heavy and sweet, depending on the wearer. FragranceGems decants the vial from the original Assaf bottle and we add our own label. It is not an official brand sample and we are not affiliated with Assaf, so the verdict on the currant is yours alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the pineapple prominent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePineapple sits in the heart beside cardamom, cinnamon and candied citron, so it is one part of a spiced fruit blend rather than a solo note. How loud it gets is up to your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the pink pepper make it sharp?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePink pepper is listed in the base with patchouli and vetiver, where it usually adds a dry edge rather than heat. A few test days on your own skin will show how it reads on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich size should I start with?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2 ml vial gives you a first impression, the 5 ml and 10 ml sizes leave room to wear it on different days and in different moods. All three are filled from the original bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Assaf","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67705676169370,"sku":"DG-ASS-STRIKE-BLACK-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67705676202138,"sku":"DG-ASS-STRIKE-BLACK-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67705676234906,"sku":"DG-ASS-STRIKE-BLACK-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/assaf-strike-black-sample.jpg?v=1791501670","url":"https:\/\/decantgems.eu\/products\/assaf-strike-black-sample","provider":"DecantGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}