Black Sugar

Black Sugar by Korres is a soft, airy gourmand fragrance inspired by caramelized brown sugar, with notes of vanilla, amber, and powdery heliotrope. It opens with a bright, sugary sweetness—reminiscent of hot sugar syrup—and evolves into a warm, ambery base layered with floral hints of lily and violet. The scent is delicate, intimate, and comforting, often described as feeling like a soft cloud hovering over the skin. Many note its resemblance to Prada Candy, though it leans deeper and more nuanced, with a more earthy, musky undertone—some liken it to a more refined, unisex version of vanilla-sugar fragrances like Armani Si or L’Eau de Prada. The experience is best described as cozy and skin-scent-like, ideal for day wear and evening use in cooler months. The performance is underwhelming—most users describe it as fleeting, lasting only a few hours even with generous application. Sillage is modest to intimate, with little projection beyond arm’s length. Because it’s an Eau de Toilette, longevity isn't expected to be long, but results vary significantly across individuals and skin types, with some reporting four to five hours and others finding it gone in under 30 minutes. A few users find the scent self-reinforcing when applied to moisturized skin or clothing.