Ms Black Parfums Marco Serussi
Fragrance Story
MS Black by Parfums Marco Serussi is a fragrance for men. MS Black was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Preyssas. Top notes are Bergamot, Grapefruit and Anise; middle notes are Green Apple, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper, Clove Leaf, Geranium and Orange Blossom; base notes are Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ambergris, Patchouli, Tobacco Leaf, Labdanum and Musk.
Composition Profile
About the Perfumer
Dominique Preyssas
Dominique Preyssas is a French perfumer known for creating a wide range of fragrances for both niche and mass-market brands. His work includes Antonio Puig's Agua De Luna, Balenciaga's Talisman, and D'ORSAY's Le Dandy Pour Homme. He has also composed scents for Franck Muller, Hollister, and Jacques Bogart, demonstrating versatility across diverse olfactory styles.
Fragrance Notes
Character Profile
The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Ms Black Parfums Marco Serussi
Essence
The Explorer is driven by a restless curiosity, a need to chart unknown territories and push beyond the familiar. MS Black captures this spirit with a bold, complex opening of bergamot, grapefruit, and anise, a sharp and invigorating call to adventure. The heart is a surprising and dynamic blend of green apple, cinnamon, pink pepper, clove, geranium, and orange blossom, a landscape of contrasts where sweetness meets spice and floral meets fruit. The base is a rugged terrain of cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, tobacco, and patchouli, grounding the journey in earthy, woody strength. This is a scent for those who walk their own path.
Style & Aesthetic
Their style is functional and rugged, with an undercurrent of sophistication. They favor quality leather boots, a well-worn canvas jacket, and a watch that has seen miles. Their aesthetic is one of purposeful simplicity, where every item has a story and a use. They are drawn to natural materials and muted, earthy tones: charcoal, olive, rust. They look like they could be equally at home in a city boardroom or a mountain cabin, always ready for the next expedition.
Philosophy & Values
The Explorer values freedom, authenticity, and experience over possessions. They believe that life is a journey to be lived fully, not a destination to be reached. They are self-reliant and resourceful, trusting their instincts and their ability to adapt to any situation. Their philosophy is one of active engagement: to know a place, you must walk its ground; to understand a person, you must share a fire with them. They are driven by a deep, unquenchable curiosity about the world and their place in it.
Relationships
In relationships, the Explorer is independent but loyal. They need a partner who understands their need for space and adventure, someone who can be a fellow traveler rather than an anchor. They are generous and protective, but they can be elusive, always with one eye on the horizon. They form deep bonds with those who share their passion for discovery, and their love is expressed through shared experiences and quiet, steadfast presence.
Lifestyle
Their life is a series of journeys, both physical and intellectual. They might spend weekends hiking remote trails, learning a new language, or studying a forgotten history. Their home is a base camp, filled with maps, books, and artifacts from their travels. They are early risers, enjoying the quiet of dawn before the world wakes. They eat simply but well, often cooking over a fire. They are always planning the next trip, the next challenge, the next unknown.
Shadow
The shadow of the Explorer is restlessness and a fear of commitment. They can become so focused on the next horizon that they fail to appreciate the present moment or the people who travel with them. Their independence can become isolation, and their search for the new can lead to a perpetual dissatisfaction with the here and now. They risk becoming a wanderer without a home, always moving but never arriving.
Conclusion
MS Black is a portrait of the Explorer, a fragrance that captures the thrill of the unknown and the strength found in self-reliance. It is a scent for those who are not content with the beaten path, who feel the pull of distant mountains and uncharted seas. It is an invitation to step into the wild and discover who you really are.