Aromatics in Black
Clinique (2015)

One of those most jasmine-prominent fragrances I happen to own, Aromatics in Black has a voluptuousness that belies its affordable designer status, especially as we also detect a convincing osmanthus note, a smoky plum and dusty myrrh.

The heart is licorice-infused flowers rolled in tonka beans (not a sickly gourmand tonka) and this is a counterpoint to the tartness of the plum and leathery stone fruit quality of the osmanthus. A subtle bitter almond/black cherry sensation enters the mix as well, perhaps due to the myrrh blended with the other components, and this is where the fragrance really begins to match its name.

The spring days here in New England have been cool enough to wear this little gem, but I definitely would revisit it in autumn, where it seems it would most fit. Thumbs up.

I like that it opens like an anise liquor with other herbs and then evolves with some flower. It's got an Hypnotic Poison's jasmine feel, and maybe its almond as well. Great!

Tested it just on the paper unfortunately. Anyway, if you are nostalgic of classic "White/Musky/Aldehyidic" scents a la Cacharel LouLou, Anais Anais, Biagiotti Roma, vintage D&G Pour Femme, Parah or Dior Addict, Aromatics In Black could bè a more simplistic and actual choice on the theme. Somewhat nothing in common with the giant of its colossal "burning" ancestor (the immortal Aromatics Elixir). Osmanthus, may be freesia, sambac jasmine and cool talky muskiness provide a languid essence rich of "robotic" metropolitan elusiveness. Despite the resinous benzoinic structure and the dark oriental intriguing soul, Aromatics in Black possesses a touch of the talky chyprey diaphane radiancy of left back powdery beasts a la E. Coudray Amber et Vanille or Grossmith Phul-Nana. More over, In Black is anyway a contemporary olfactory twist and you can catch a minty-frosty (vaguely anisic, cool, intoxicating and slightly lipstick) modern vibration connecting this juice to modern glamour-chic renouned creations a la Alien, Ange ou Demon, Very Irresistibile or stuff like those. Urban and wintery this is a juice for a modern dark lady of the "pop/funky" shimmering megalopololi's night out.

A beautiful floriental, winterish fragrance! Smooth plum tree and bergamot on top. Jasmine, osmanthus, and neroli middle that's well-blended. Realistically floral. Smoky, smoldering base of myrrh and Tonka bean. A hint of vetiver there, that peeks out now and then. Blurry sweet; slightly balsamic.