Borntostandout Black Guava Extrait Extreme

Description

Black Guava rounds out Borntostandout's 2025 Extrait Extrême collection, a fruity-oud composition from perfumer Suzy Le Helley that opens with juicy, tropical guava and Madagascan mandarin before sliding into a floral heart of geranium, peony, and rose shot through with real oud. The base settles into Madagascan patchouli and grey amber. It's built on contrast: bright, sun-warmed fruit up top, dark and resinous underneath, energy and mystery in the same bottle.

Scent Character

• Sweet: 31%
• Floral: 23%
• Woody: 15%
• Oud: 15%
• Spicy: 8%
• Fresh: 8%

Translation: A fruity floral that turns oud-dark as it develops, not a straightforward fruity-sweet scent, and not a heavy oud bomb either. The oud is real, present in the published heart notes.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Cardamom, Guava, Madagascan Mandarin Orange

Heart: Madagascan Geranium, Oud, Peony, Rose, Sugar, Vanilla

Base: Amber, Ambrostar, Cypriol, Madagascan Patchouli

Performance

Longevity: Strong, as an extrait-extreme release, expect 8-10 hours.

Sillage: Noticeable projection; 1-2 sprays is plenty.

Projection: Arm's length and beyond for the first few hours.

Best Occasions & Season

Fall, winter, and spring, for everyday wear that wants to stand out, and equally at home for a night out.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum (Extrait Extrême, part of the same 2025 collection as Purple Stain and Oud Candy)
Perfumer: Suzy Le Helley
House: Borntostandout
Year: 2025

Try Before You Commit

Venba offers Black Guava in 1mL ($11.99), 5mL ($47.99), and 10mL ($84.99) decants alongside the full 1.7oz/50mL bottle ($249.99), so you can test the fruity-to-oud transition before committing.

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FAQ

Q: Does Black Guava contain real oud?
A: Yes. Oud sits in the heart alongside geranium, peony, and rose, then the base carries it forward with cypriol and patchouli.

Q: Is this a fruity or a woody fragrance?
A: Both, in sequence. It opens bright and fruity (guava, mandarin, cardamom) and develops into a darker, resinous oud-and-patchouli base.

Q: How long does it last?
A: Strong performance for an extrait-extreme release. Expect 8-10 hours with noticeable sillage.

Q: Is Black Guava part of a collection?
A: Yes. It's one of four releases in Borntostandout's 2025 Extrait Extrême collection, alongside Purple Stain and Oud Candy.