Ocean Noir Parfum is the 2026 reworking of Michael Malul's 2021 aquatic, and it's a different fragrance rather than a stronger one. Marine notes, tangelo, coconut, pomelo, lavender, and bergamot open it, then seaweed, geranium, yarrow, sage, black pepper, and cinnamon build a spicier, more aromatic heart than the EDP ever had. Incense, Ambrofix, amberwood, patchouli, cashmeran, tonka bean, and musk anchor the base. The result is a darker, damper freshness — still aquatic, but heavier and less sweet, with coconut and lavender reading prominently and incense giving the dry down real weight.

Composed by Doug Falcone. Reception is genuinely split: some wearers prefer this richer direction, while fans of the brighter original consider it a step sideways. Several compare the profile to older-batch YSL Le Parfum. That disagreement is exactly why a decant makes sense here — especially if you already know the 2021 version.

Full bottles are 3.4 oz and run about $140. Hand-filled 5ml from an authentic bottle — around 60+ sprays.

Top: Marine Notes, Tangelo, Coconut, Pomelo, Lavender, Bergamot
Heart: Seaweed, Geranium, Yarrow, Sage, Black Pepper, Cinnamon
Base: Incense, Ambrofix, Amberwood, Patchouli, Cashmeran, Tonka Bean, Musk