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Powerful Black Câline 2023

7.6 / 10 288 Ratings

A popular perfume by Câline for men, released in 2023. The scent is spicy-sweet. It is being marketed by Lifestyle Fragrance & Beauty.
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Main accords

Spicy

Sweet

Woody

Synthetic

Leathery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Ginger

Heart Notes

Maninka fruit

Lavender

Base Notes

Tonka bean Leather

Leather

Ratings

Scent

7.6288 Ratings

Longevity

6.3273 Ratings

Sillage

6.4274 Ratings

Bottle

6.8282 Ratings

Value for money

9.1276 Ratings

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Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/29/2023

8.5Scent 7Longevity 8Sillage

Zhubei22
3 Reviews

Zhubei22

2

A happy surprise

Was looking for an autumn/winter perfume a few days ago, and came across this one on the bottom shelf of a DM store for just 11$ a 70ml/2oz bottle, and I'm pretty much in love with it and it's brand ever since.

To be honest, I'm pretty new to the fragrance world, this is my 5th one, but thought a review would help you decide maybe, or discover a new scent:)
The scent: 10/8.5 - I would say this fragrance is for autumn/winter, a mature, a very pleasant 'comfortable' scent, probably for most ages, for everyday use/night out/date (my girlfriend likes it too)

Longevity: 10/7 - Haven't tested that much, but it's good enough, a bit above average.

Sillage: 10/8 - It's good too, 4-5 puffs max should be enough, but watch out for inside buildings, 2-3 puffs max because it can be a bit too much when someone is close to you, less is more sometimes:)

Bottle: 10/8 - A simplistic, clean bottle.

Value for money: 10/10 - For this price is worth it for sure.

05/19/2024

7Scent 3Longevity 5Sillage

Nologiner
4 Reviews

Nologiner

1

Don't leave the bottle at home or you will be scentless

As a disclaimer, I'm not an expert when it comes to perfumes so take my review as my personal subjective opinion.
I've been searching for a good value perfume for a smaller price and browsed through reviews when I found any promising bottle in a local dm. This is how I found Powerful Black and I immediately liked the opinion of a fellow member about how this one is almost as good as The Scent from Boss (I had Boss Bottled in the past). I bought the 60ml bottle on the spot and I've used it for a couple of days.
In my opinion, the scent of Powerful is good, I like the sweetness of it and I share the opinion that it could be more complex but it's okay for that price range.
What I don't like and was disappointed a bit about is the longevity. I tested it with 8-10 sprays today! It fades away in 30-40 minutes and it's gone. I would expect at least a little bit of odor around me after a few hours, but gone after 1 hour? That's not 6-7-8 longevity. That's a 3. I can only smell it after an hour if I smell it directly from my skin. I have another low priced perfume (Str8) and it has the 6 longevity as I and people around me can still smell after 4 hours. Of course I don't expect 12 hours like a niche EDP, but less than an hour is not good.
Maybe I spray it in a wrong way but I relied on other opinions and my experience does differ from it.
I don't regret buying it I just don't know what could help to prolong the smell for a few hours.

03/02/2024

9Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

TheDupeKing
104 Reviews

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TheDupeKing

Top Review 18

Best cheapie I've found so far. Boss killer!

That Powerful Black is supposed to be a dupe of Boss Scent is, I believe, undeniable. It starts off like many inexpensive fragrances with a very alcoholic note. However, after a few seconds, a masculine, fruity top note develops that is very pleasant. Is it ginger in the top note? I can't identify it exactly, but ginger? And I hate ginger, but I really like the beginning. Could it be the Maninka fruit? I don't know, what the hell is a Maninka fruit anyway, but it smells very nice. The Boss Scent is slightly superior at the start and a bit more complex and versatile, but that's only noticeable in direct comparison. I doubt anyone could tell that without comparison. But generally, I find the opening very appealing. After about 10 minutes, the fruitiness fades more and more, and finally, the previously barely noticeable leather comes through. In my opinion, it could easily smell like it does in the first 5-10 minutes for longer; then it would really rank among my top 10 fragrances. I like the scent a lot, even if the original doesn't receive such good reviews everywhere. Unfortunately, it doesn't stay as it was at the beginning, but becomes a bit quieter and leatherier. However, this makes it a very pleasant all-rounder. From the office to a date, maybe not necessarily at 35 degrees in the gym, but definitely afterwards. So I think it's also wearable in summer, even if it fits better with the other seasons. The lavender starts to come out more after about 20-30 minutes, and the leather softens a bit. Suddenly, it becomes sweet again and a perfect companion for spring when the flowers bloom. In direct comparison, you hardly notice any difference to the Scent. The progression is sometimes a bit different, but I actually like the Caline even better. And now we come to why I consider it the best cheap fragrance I've found so far, and if you want to call it a dupe, it definitely plays in the Champions League. Powerful Black is not only very similar, it also has a fantastic opening (if you disregard the initial alcohol note for about 30-60 seconds). It takes you on a scent journey for the first 60 minutes, varying from fruity and magical to leathery and masculine, then fresh and spring-like, stabilizing into a pleasant all-rounder after 45-60 minutes. I think it smells great. It lasts like Boss's brother, not a beast, but a reliable companion, not one that disappears immediately. But after about 6 hours, only a bit of sweet leather remains, even a slightly powdery scent, which reminds me just a little of the end of Prada L'Homme, but then the air is slowly running out, making it perfect for the office. And all of this for 6 euros?!?!? And available everywhere (DM and Rossmann). The only corner or edge it has is actually the not particularly ugly, but 0815 bottle. Who cares? You can take it on vacation, pack it in your backpack, put it in the car, or quickly buy it in case you need it for some reason. The price-performance ratio is an absolute 10. For the price, it should generally be a 10, but since I would classify it as a clone (which I sometimes like better than the original), and yes, the scent should actually be rated and not the overall package, it gets a 9 that occasionally shines and then becomes a pleasant 8. The only negative is perhaps that it doesn't smell particularly complex and in the end isn't particularly special either, but still great. Feel free to spray it on your hand at the next DM and test the progressions. Suitable for a blind buy for the money. Recommendation to buy? Yes, absolutely! The best fragrance in the world, no. But which one is?

So enough rambling.

Best regards, your DupeKing

11/17/2024

8Scent 5Longevity 6Sillage

Schlaurids
8 Reviews

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Schlaurids

Top Review 8

The Boss The Scent Dupe You Should Try

The Caline Powerful Black is a real insider tip for fans of Boss The Scent. The fragrance DNA is almost identical: a warm, slightly sweet blend of spices, citrus, and elegant woody notes. Ideal for anyone looking for a masculine scent without having to spend a lot of money.

The longevity is about 4 hours, and the sillage is rather subtle - perfect for everyday wear and the office, but not ideal if you want to stand out. However, it scores points with an unbeatable price-performance ratio: for little money, you get a scent that feels significantly more expensive, though there is a synthetic and particularly alcoholic note upon application, which fades after the drydown.

You should definitely try it out at dm. If you're looking for an affordable alternative to Boss The Scent or simply want a solid, masculine everyday fragrance, you should definitely check out the Caline Powerful Black!

09/14/2025

8Scent 8Longevity 10Sillage

orca241997
8 Reviews

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orca241997

3

A good alternative to the original!

The first affordable dupe that has impressed me lately. The scent is great and lasts quite a long time. It doesn't smell cheap and doesn't bother me like some other budget fragrances, which often become off-putting once the initial scent has faded. I would definitely buy it again. The bottle also looks really nice, you don't have to hide it.

Sillage very good and pleasant

7.5 out of 10 overall rating