The Beast
$300.00
New · Limited Editions · Men
Parfum Extreme
Black Excellence
A homage to Black culture: gold, oud and lasting achievement.
A powerful tribute to Black culture, history and artistry, built with real 18k gold dust, agarwood and ambergris. Housed in a rare African blackwood box: a modern artifact affirming that Black is gold.
$655.00
Crafted & bottled
in Accra, Ghana
Worn by Icons,
Loved Globally
14-day
returns
Authenticity & Care
To be certain your fragrance is genuine, buy directly from Maison Yusif or an authorised stockist. Counterfeits cannot match the materials or the maker.
Store your bottle somewhere cool and dark, away from heat, humidity and direct sunlight. Kept well, it will hold its character and its longevity for years.
shipping & Returns
Shipping — Every order is hand-packed in Accra and dispatched with care. Ghana within 24 hours · United States 5 - 7 business days · rest of the world 7 –20 business days due to transits and customs.
Returns — Not quite right? You have 14 days from delivery. Unopened bottles in their original packaging can be returned or exchanged — reach out and we'll guide you through it.
The Composition
The Top
A complex, balanced opening — fig and plum with mandarin and bergamot, fruity but never basic.
LONGEVITY
72h fabric · 24h skin
SILLAGE
Enormous
BEST WORN
Day/Night
SEASON
Best for all weather
The Inspiration
Black is gold.
Black Excellence is a tribute to Black culture, history and artistry, and to the story of Africa itself. It carries the resilience of Black people through the transatlantic slave trade, the heritage of Ghana’s Gold Coast, and the legacy of the Big Six who shaped the 1957 independence that inspired a continent. It is a celebration of struggle, freedom and the achievement that followed.
Crafted with real 18k gold dust, agarwood and ambergris and hand-finished in Accra, it is housed in a box of rare African blackwood, made as much to be kept as to be worn. More than a scent, it is a modern artifact affirming a simple truth: Black is gold.
In Motion
How to Wear It
The Ritual
Treat it as the treasure it is
A premium extrait; one or two sprays is the statement.
Let the gold settle
Give the fruity top time to descend into oud, tobacco and tonka.
Reserve it for the moment
An evening and cold-weather scent for occasions that matter.
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Reviews
What collectors say
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16 reviews for Black Excellence
The Perfumer
Why I made This
I made Black Excellence as a tribute, to my people, our history and everything we have carried and built. That is why it holds real gold, agarwood and ambergris, and sits in a box of African blackwood: nothing about it should feel small. I wanted an object worthy of the story. Wear it as a reminder that Black is, and always was, gold.
meiZongoJnr
Yusif meizongo Jnr
Founder & master perfumer
Before you buy
Questions, answered
Why is it priced as a premium?
It uses rare materials (18K gold dust, agarwood, ambergris) and ships in an African blackwood box.
How does it perform?
Enormous projection, and it's a Parfum Extreme, so expect 24+ hours on skin and 72+ hours on fabric.
What does it smell like?
Fruity and balanced up top, creamy woods at the heart, smoky oud-tobacco-gold at the base.
Is it a limited edition?
Yes, a premium limited release; availability is limited.
How far does it project?
Enormous. It leaves a trail roughly 200 meters after you pass by.
Authentic & Original
Composed in-house by an IPF-certified perfumer.
Worldwide Shipping
We ship to all countries around the world
Easy Returns
14 days on unopened bottles.
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Sultan –
Verified PurchaseMaison Yusif’s fragrances are truly one of a kind. I was honored to try a sample directly from the source and i was astonished by the quality and strength of the fragrance! I own Supernova and Black Excellence 🔥👌🏼. The smell of both are phenomenal and even one spray will stay on your clothes for days upon a time! The colognes are truly worth the purchase and you will not be disappointed. This brand will make it very far!
Spice bret –
Verified PurchaseThe package is in
Omg just opening the boxxxxx.
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I love it
I’m so happy I got this
I’m really picky when it comes to scents but I just love this. With the price I was hoping I’ll love it, and I did. Xx
Pat m –
Verified PurchaseHello. I received my package. They are amazing OMG. I cannot wait to do a full review .
Everyone need to smell the beauty of these fragrances. I am so honored.
Thanks again. God bless.
Terrence Spann –
Verified PurchaseBlack Excellence is one of the best fragrances I’ve experienced.
From the first spray, it’s clear this isn’t just another luxury scent it’s something thoughtful, rich, and crafted with care.
The opening hits with fig, plum, mandarin, and bergamot. It’s fruity but not sweet in a basic way there’s complexity and balance. After a few minutes, it shifts into creamy sandalwood, cedar, and a touch of vanilla. The drydown is where it gets serious smoky oud, ambergris, tobacco, tonka, and even real gold dust.
The scent itself is warm, woody, slightly sweet, and very smooth. It’s bold without being aggressive, and it evolves beautifully over time. This feels like confidence in a bottle.
Performance is strong. On skin, I easily get 8 to 10 hours. On clothing, even longer. It leaves a trail, but it’s never overwhelming. People notice it in elevators, passing by, during conversations. I’ve had multiple strangers ask about it.
The presentation adds to the experience. It comes in a heavy glass bottle with actual gold in the liquid. The case is made from African blackwood, which ties directly into the message behind the fragrance. It’s not just about smelling good it’s about pride, heritage, and quality.
For me, this is a 5 out of 5. I’ve worn a lot of niche and high-end fragrances, but few feel this complete. If you want something that lasts, stands out, and feels meaningful, this is it.
Dave –
Verified PurchaseBought this fragrance for my inlaw. After using it, he willingly gave me his daughter’s hand in marriage. . Thank you Maison
Florence –
Verified PurchaseThanks for the good writeup. It in truth was once a enjoyment account it.
Look advanced to more added agreeable from you!
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Habib Ganiyu –
Verified PurchaseBlack excellence indeed , worth every penny , bought the empress for a lady friend and she really loves it and thanks me all the time
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Darlington Offei –
Verified PurchaseNaaa this is not a perfume. This is magic. Tell me why everyone suddenly thinks I’m super rich because of how I smell. Black excellence indeed!
George –
Verified PurchaseAbsolutely nice perfumes here . … and they last longer too
Gladys –
Verified PurchaseHighly sophisticated. This fragrance is more than just luxury. This is a masterpiece
Clifford –
Verified PurchaseSmells good worth it price for real
Akoto Richmond –
Verified PurchaseTried three fragrances and they all smelt so good.Worth the price.
Selasi –
Verified PurchaseSuperior smell
Stephany Therm –
Verified PurchasePurchased this opulence of a perfume for my husband and now I’m worried because everytime we step out the ladies keep complimenting him!
Matthew Sandwes –
Verified PurchaseReviewing all the way from Paris! The video & name attracted me to the fragrance. Black excellence, and since I got it. I’ve never worn any other fragrance.
Patrick Donko –
Verified PurchaseTotally worth the price! Purchased this for my boss who happens to be a fragrance lover for this birthday immediately it was launched and boy o boy! It’s been a month now and he still thanks me for such fragrance. Whenever he walks into the elevator and leaves, every knows he was there. The fragrance is indeed black, so deep and luxurious.