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tozirva – :
I really like this , have a lil mini bottle from samples and this is really nice and good for a classic fall scent. I never tried the elixr version but LOVE this much more than the soapy white one. It lingers a really nice drydown and its almost unisex. I can see the Mugular Alien tone in it but thats only in first few mins and I hate ALIEN. This is what i wish Alien could of been in a toned down exotic way but this is yummy.
sosedov – :
It was a blindbuy.a very risky one.the word “green scent” in other reviews freaked me out and I dislike any leafy note in perfumes,I thought it’s going to be unisex or even masculine and I was afraid of it’s vetiver note.still I couldn’t wait to try it.It was one of my best blindbuys as we have a masterpiece here!
it’s nothing like my imaginations,it’s totally feminine and while being sophisticated enough for adults,it’s not overly serious,there’s something very charming and seductive here.
If it didn’t come in a black bottle I wouldn’t think of the color black when I smell it but now I don’t find it’s name and color too much irrelevent,white florals appear in a darkish naughty way here but if you need leather,masculine woods,animalic notes or lots of smoke to think of a black scent,you’ll find it irrelevent to the word “black”
When I first sprayed it an almost Alien-ish jasmine and something sweet and almost jammy fruity similar to a mix of apricot ,some plum and something like clementine? were the first things that came to my mind
After a while it’s sweetness mellows and most of it’s fruity undertone is replaced by soft creamy florals.I can really detect jasmine,osmanthus and something like orange flower.so this is a real floral scent but I don’t find it’s flowers old or heavy.Clinique Aromatics in Black’s floral accord is devine and gorgeous,well balanced by sweet,sparkly fruits,vetiver’s green,earthy undertone,powder(something like a non-gourmand vanilla powder) and slightly smokey myrrh (on my skin,vetiver and myrrh show up in drydown)so it opens as a delicious,slightly spicy,balmy floralfruity,settles down to a creamy,slightly powdery floral-vanilla and dries down to a slightly smokey,slightly earthy woodyfloral
There’s a lot going on here.it’s far from a simple,boring and generic perfume but it’s so well put together that it’s complexity doesn’t feel too much
Sometimes it reminds me Ted Lapidus White Soul,a complex yet easy to wear blend of creamy florals,resineous,smokey notes(in TLWS we have labdanum,amber and benzoin instead of myrrh and tonka)sweet fruits and powder.not that they’re dupes but it’s the closest thing that comes to my mind
Lets come back to Aromatics in Black.I don’t have the famous classic,Aromatics Elixir so I can’t compare them but I have Aromatics in White,which I like but don’t love as much as the black one,and to my nose,these two have nothing in common.just that they’re both well done and high quality
Clinique is one of my favorite skincare brands but TBH I didn’t expect to find such an awesome perfume in this brand.it can compete and easily beat my favorite Diors,Chanels and Yvessaintlaurents.
I was so lucky to find an absolute love in a blindbuy.it will have a place among my top thirty favorites
I agree that it’s a cold weather perfume,wearable in both days and nights (mostly nights).It lasts +7 hours on my skin and while not being very heavy,has decent sillage.it’s a new member of my collection but I’ve already received a few compliments on it.my husbands called it a bit fruity,all in all better sister of Alien Essence Absolue and our local drugstore’s pharmacist told me:your perfume is amazing.very deep and sexy and she asked it’s name to buy it for herself
I even love it’s simple yet elegant bottle
I bought a 3.4 oz bottle for 100$ which was a good deal comparing to other perfume shops.so yes,it’s expensive here but it worthes every penny
9.75/10
I would give it a 10 if it was a bit cheaper and if it’s vetiver was toned down a bit or was replaced by some other kind of woodyness for example cashmere wood
Highly recommended
nktuty – :
A powdery vanilic fragrance. Has a vintage vibe to it. Very similar to all designer perfumes out there. As for the myrhh, it’s not there, for me at least, since i’m very familiar with that note, i can detect from miles away. I don’t smell any citrus either. All vanilic from the tonka! It’s a pass for me…..Luckily it was just a sample.
jourioush – :
Both of aromatics white and black have that night- ish kind of feel in them.
This one is more luminous than the white one to me. I can sense sparkling orange blossom and crunchy tonka bean.
It reminds me somehow Alien from Mugler, which I am not a fan of. Except this one doesn’t take so much place in the room.
Some people might define it as sexy. I don’t think so. But “in Black” is deeper and brighter.
I have to admit that Clinique did a great job! Both of them are full of contrasts. I would wear them as a man! It is not an “in your face” kind of smell and I like the fact you can mix them with the original! Plus, the price point is ok.
“White” is dark and “Black” is bright.
kluvit53 – :
Poison dior version light!Nice
Djuntao – :
Delightful creamy, slightly fruity, slightly balmy, a bit dark and not too sweet. The hint of citrus followed by myrrh is glorious with the osmanthus and white floral vibe, a casual relaxed “fatal” scent. A hint of blackcurrant/plum peaks through at times. When Poison or even Black Orchid is too much, Aromatics in black is an easier to reach for sensual dark fragrance.
scent: 8/10
longevity: 6/10
sillage: 6/10
munchitor – :
This perfume has literally everything I asked for! It’s seductive, mysterious, bold yet modern and elegant. Energetic plums and heart-warming Italian bergamot takes attention and makes an unforgettable impression.
P.S. I think Aromatics in Black is more attractive than Aromatics in White.
Longevity – 9/10(8+ hours)
Silage/Projection – 9/10
Weather – best in Winter/Autumn
Age – 20+
Scent – 10/10
Price/Performance – 10/10
alegator3d5555 – :
This is a sweet antihero fragrance. So dark, cozy and seductive but in a casual, not trying too hard way. Totally agree with the idea that Jareth smells of this. It’s heavy and plush but quirky and charming. Most exciting find in a while. Now I need to try the other flankers!
bkwehxvayk – :
Sublime perfection! Omgosh, its so sexy and sophisticated. I smell the bergmot and pepper, the vetiver. I can pick out juicy plum. Maybe its the myrrh that is putting it over the top… in a very good way. Wow, as soon as the sample is gone and if I’m still in love. I’ll rock my very own bottle. Swoon worthy.
vsn71 – :
To me this is everything Bvlgari Black and Jasmin Noir failed to be. It is more like Jasmin Noir. It is stronger and longer lasting. At first, it doesn’t remind me of either of them, however after half an hour, I get similarities to Jasmin Noir.
After an hour it turns musky and has a slight similarity to
aromatics White.
Has no similarity whatsoever to the original Aromatics Elixir.
This will replace my Bvlgari black and Jasmin Noir, which I am currently selling Decants of on ebay.
Cheerseperm – :
Surprise! A black bottle full of white flowers – who would have thought it? Jasmine, osmanthus & Seville orange /enriched with smoky myrrh/ play the central role, that´s right. But that´s not all. This floral whirl obtains a delicious flavor of dark plum jelly & vanilla aroma /that is getting more woody & herbal in the drydown/. This perfume is sweet, creamy & it has got an enjoyable gourmand undertone. And that´s the way I like it.
ehl2874 – :
Well!! This scent is sooo confusing, first the beginning:I don’t like it at all, then at the second stage the scent starts to remind me of a kind of soap I usually find at some hotels which is basically the “myrhh’ note mixed with jasmine, and finally at the dry down for me is the best part: heavy, deep, bold, mysterious, unique, and sensual!
At the beginning I didn’t like it! But it has grown on me, and now I really respect this piece of art here, I guess this is my first myrhh fragrance I have ever used, and I can say I’m so satisfied!
A fact about Clinique fragrances: “they need time” , they can easily make me jump from: disslike==> to like==> and sometimes to love!!
chebanenko.dmitry – :
I can see why people say that it has a misterious aura, it’s dark and addictive
It’s not so complex how I imagined, I smelled some leather in the drydown, which it’s not included in the notes
sorokovoy32 – :
I chose to buy Clinique “Aromatics in black” instead of another Tom Ford “Velvet Orchid”, just to switch things up, and if compared, they are on that same darkly mysterious, yet warm side, which is my preference for colder months.
I got most use out of this only in autumn which seems like the only suitable time of the year to wear it.
To sum up – nice try, but wouldn’t repurchase.
Beliy911 – :
Settles into what seems like Hugo deep red and then after about 2 hours smells like a cheap drugstore perfume.
olgaroberova – :
My 19 year old daughter said this perfume smells what she imagines Jareth (David Bowie) in Labyrinth smells like. That’s probably my favorite perfume review ever.
anarki19 – :
The notes are great, only after the first 5 minutes undefinable loud blast, comes a beautiful phase with flowers, myrrh and olive leaves which lasts exactly 30 minutes on my skin. The drydown is longer but a skinscent of sweet vanilla. Nothing interesting. Such a pitty! I had big hopes seeing the notes.
ove963speagoessenda – :
I’ve been testing this one almost for two months now and I just can’t wrap my mind (or my sense of smell) around it. The notes sound perfect, I like the very initial spritz of it, but then the more it settles and develops the less I like it. It’s becoming sweeter and sweeter the more it lingers. I don’t know what it is, maybe it’s myrrh or maybe osmanthus, but there is something so obnoxiously sweet about this scent, that it’s kinda difficult to tolerate after a while even for a gourmand lover like me. Not syrupy type of sweet, but more like resinous incensy overly sweet scent.
I don’t sense much in terms of green notes here, like somebody who compared it in their reviews in the beginning stages of the development of this scent to CK Truth. To me it’s just resinous and suffocatingly sweet.
vitaliy128 – :
I really like this perfume. It is dark without being too dark. It is white floral without being overly floral. It reminds me very much of an indie perfume I used to have from Alkemia called Lettre D’Amour. Lettre D’Amour also had notes of jasmine and neroli and amber. This is a very wearable perfume and stays pretty close to the skin, too. I think it’s pretty…reminds me of a floriental type fragrance. I have so many perfumes, I may not buy a full bottle of this, but I will definitely use my whole sample vial.
Dubrovskyi – :
tested this today at the Myer counter along with the original aromatics (which is gorgeous). didn’t know what to expect but was very surprised this was so far from the original. still a gorgeous scent. i wasn’t sure what i could smell, i think my senses were confused! the sales lady said it was sandalwood but i see there is none listed in the notes. i suspect it was actually the myrhh. i could also smell vanilla which i guess was the tonka. it’s a warm spicy and still quite aromatic scent but after a while decided it wasn’t so different from a number of others on the market. I suppose the original is not so different either from various chypre florals out there, but really who cares….i can’t get enough of them! aromatics in black is a lovely fragrance but not on my Xmas list.
mawinnuysait – :
I really do NOT understand the raving reviews about this olfactory nightmare. It is absolutely AWFUL!! It goes on with a pungent, nose-scorching blast of flowers (?) and indiscernible fruit…smells like a really old bottle of Giorgio or the really aged 3121 I recently bought by Prince. Just really cheap…I will admit the more interesting notes develop: tonka bean, woods, myrrh (?). Someone wrote it was like an affordable Tom Ford ‘Noir Pour Femme’…liar! I’m glad I only paid $12.50 in an auction. I really tried to like this. Clinique was right to pull this off the shelf. The ‘white’ version is no better, either. Both are disdainfully poor flankers of the ORIGINAL.
Kirdishow – :
I got this for my birthday. It’s a warm dark cosy sweet floriental. I’m not going to pretend I can dissect the notes for Aromatics in Black – because tbh I cant ! lol I recognise some white florals & I can pick up on the vetiver.. It’s very (almost too) sweet when it first hits my skin, but not in a cotton candy/gourmand way. Within a few minutes, the sweetness diminishes quite a lot & it develops a really appealing subtle creamy undertone. I probably wouldn’t have bought it myself, but I really like this one a lot & I’m glad I’ve got it. A fairly “polished” scent, perfect for Autumn & Winter cold dreary days. I think it’s quite distinctive & it’s the nicest “noir” perfume I’ve tested from recent releases. Nothing at all like regular Aromatics Elixir either (not that I dislike AE). It’s very good (imo) – also the bottle is gorgeous in its’ simplicity. BIG thumbs up, nice one Clinique !
artix – :
I am having a rare experience with Aromatics in Black. It’s like I can smell a color and texture, and this is deep velvety purple.
Silky, darkly sweet, a smoky plum with a twist of a dry herbal or woody edge. This is resting on a bed of rich liquid resiny sweetness and buttery florals- jasmine and osmanthus are in tandem but not loud in any way. To my nose this is a perfect blend and one of the best of its type that I’ve smelled. It is so rich that I have to be in a certain mood to wear it.
It reminds me of (but doesn’t smell like) Dior Poison for its dark purple vibe, Dior Addict for its warm sweet richness, and Alien for its other-worldly jasmine/amber and just a twist of something you can’t explain. Though its character reminds me of these, it is softer.
My family instantly commented on how beautiful this is. I am so impressed!
So there you have it. It is a real beauty and I feel lucky to have found it.
– P.s. Fragrantica, who is the nose?
envesdymn – :
After the first spray, I couldn’t place where I had smelled this before. Then I realized…Estee Lauder Private Collection. The opening is very similar. Go figure, since both companies are owned by Lauder. This only lasts for a few minutes. It dries down into a warm, soft and clean floral. There’s powder involved, but not baby powder. A woody appearance makes it mysterious. It’s a safe option for those who play along the edges of serious dark perfume. Good stuff!!!
Kuser76 – :
Reminiscent of a lighter version of Tom Ford Black Orchid just a touch more plummy. I adore this! I was expecting something dark and heavy. What I get is a soft floral fragrance that sits close to the skin, projects well and makes me ask myself what is that delicious smell. It’s luxurious and silky on my skin. Longevity is great! Nothing whatsoever like the original….thankfully! And, now I must try the Cherry. I’m hooked on Aromatics in Black!
ybp073InsuffBooni – :
Today I wore the other beauty, Aromatics Cherry Black and suddenly had a strange idea … I layered it with Aromatics in Black
What came out is the perfect perfume for evening – a dark, gothic fragrance to follow me through the hours of darkness … until the sun rises again
Never thought they match so perfectly together! Great job
Peessyoccably – :
I haven’t seen anyone mention orangeflower which, to my nose, is quite prominent and fairly straightforward. I like it. One squirt lasted eight hours, and I enjoyed it throughout. A bit linear, but no problem if that’s your thing.
Сережа-бублик – :
Aromatics In Black is one of the best flankers I have tried in recent years. It shares nothing in common with the original Aromatics Elixir, for which I am rather glad, and is different from its previous flanker Aromatics In White.
This flanker is a glorious blend of plum, myrrh, jasmine, grapefruit and tonka bean. The scent pyramid is actually super unique. You’d be hard pressed to find a blend quite so daring.
Surprisingly Aromatics In Black and its mish-mash of notes smells beautiful on my skin. It’s like an oriental with a citrusy, effervescent twist. I find it incredibly sexy and warm, the perfect fragrance for Winter and Autumn.
The opening tends to be quite green and sharp with notes of plum tree, grapefruit and osmanthus. It’s important to allow this fragrance a chance to settle as the heart and drydown is where the real beauty lies. Myrrh is a wonderful resinous and deep accord, the note that carries this fragrance. The tonka bean in the base adds a creamy, almost vanillic finish to an exciting and unique experience.
I look forward to sampling Aromatics In Black further and am thrilled to see that this fragrance is relatively inexpensive at present.
romzik_14) – :
I tested this and Chergui again, and found that this one lasts longer on my skin, as long as the original AE.
Its a dark, sweet, spicy perfume, its not a loud perfume…
Like the original AE, its comforting, its caresses rather than a hearty hug…..
NITRaZaRD – :
There is a “plummy” aspect to this on first spray…the woody sits underneath,adding a little warmth.I can’t discern all the notes…but I will say it is very nice.
I find sillage/longevity is short on my skin also.
There is something about this that keeps me sniffing my arm…lol….so this is a strong “like”…
UnderInfluenCCe – :
I like this one a lot, its sweet and dark, but very easy to wear.
It doesn’t last that long on my skin, maybe skin scent after 2-3hrs, sillage is soft.
But its a lovely scent and I don’t mind re-spray often if I was I get it.
However, at the same time, I tested this, I also tested Chergui and that was more exciting and arresting than this one.
So will need test again on its own…
pashka49 – :
Verrrry nice! Received this in a swap and it’s just right for my taste!!! Kinda dark and fruity but not too much fruit. Myhrr ,tonka and osmanthus are present. Love!
iury.pustovoj – :
This scent reminds me of Dior’s Hypnotic Poison. I love it.
tatyanafin – :
Where’s the myrrh?
At first spray this smells like a crushed leaf mixed with plum juice.
The green dies down a little and I smell some jasmine too but that’s about it.
Overall I found it fresh and sweet
AvaloN – :
Nice and comforting fragrance. This is my everyday version of Dior Addict.
karic1881 – :
I was looking for something warm and spicy, and the salesgirl suggested this one. At first it reminded me of Youth Dew which is one of my favourites. However, after a while the fragrance settled down and became itself. It’s not unpleasant, with a predominant slightly sharp top note that reminds me of cloves more than anything, but I don’t see myself buying this one any time soon.
dreedd – :
Almost got this for my girlfriend – it was between Feerie and this, and Feerie won. But that’s not to say this is a poor scent – it’s far from that! The opening is fruity and plummy and gives a slight plasticky vibe that’s bearable. But give it about 5 minutes, and the dense myrrh has but well and truly taken over. It remains that way, slightly medicinal, slightly sweet, for the longest time ever, until it takes its leave in the drydown, with the vetiver taking over. It never truly leaves, though, as it hangs on till the last traces of perceptible scent. So addictive. The bottle, too, is a work of art. Best appreciated in cold weather, but try it when it gets hot if you dare.
epalsbjxbq – :
I have been wearing this for a week now and LOVE it. Reviews, here and elsewhere, have given lukewarm accolades to this one, and I’m bewildered. Perhaps it is because I am a sucker for warm, resinous scents, so there is bias here.
Black opens with a quick burst of a thick plummy-fruity note that is quite enjoyable. This passes after about 5 minutes when the spice and resin warms up and surfaces. The duration of the scent is a well-balanced, slightly sweet, slightly powdery blend of flower and balsamic notes. I like Clinique’s Aromatics Elixir and Estee’s Youth Dew but find them too powerful for me to wear, but Aromatics Black wears like I wish the others did. I even ventured 2 sprays in the crook of each elbow and wore it to work. My trusted co-worker could not pick up on it in our shared cubicle space, but later, she commented, “Something smells good.” I had just walked by, so I’d like to think it was me 🙂
Projection: within your personal bubble with 2 sprays
Longevity: 7+ hours with nice wafts
Wear: for the woman who doesn’t always want to smell like flowers or likes a bit of complexity to her scent
Elvira – :
im sure the others described it a lot better than i would, but take my advice: layer this one with Oriflame’s Power Women Edt and the longevity and sillage will be doubled in a gentle way. Power gonna soften the Aromatics in Black in a way making it possible to wear it in daytime and at an office environment for example; and in turn, Aromatics in Black will turn Power edt into something actually useful lol. these two complements each other perfectly in my opinion. the content is similar anyways;)
smakarenos – :
A soft balsamic perfume with full on jasmine, osmanthus and neroli on top of myrrh.
If for some reason Aromatics Elixir is too…difficult to handle, you can try the Aromatics in Black and the Aromatics in White flanker. I find that they both are quite similar in terms of intensity, both balsamic but different scents. Aromatics in Black Cherry though is not lighter than Aromatics Elixir at all, so beware; test before.
Opens disgustingly,unbearable to the nose. But be patient. It softens as time passes and becomes a full on jasmine-neroli with quite a prominent vetiver. Tonka does not add any serious sweetness, it is just enough. Myrrh is not overwhelming, so anyone who would want to wear a myrrh perfume and is hesitant because most of them are heavy, give Aromatics in Black a shot. Slightly green and sour.
Once it fully develops and settles on the skin, it’s a rather soothing, mysterious, hypnotising and a wrist cracker perfume, mainly because of the jasmine-neroli combination, fleshy at times. Strong, oily and sensual. Doesn’t remind me anything from the contemporary creations but it doesn’t mean that it’s an old type of perfume.
In the drydown you will basically have wafts of a safe meaty jasmine, an enchanting myrrh and hints of a detergent neroli. The overall blend is very balanced though. Lasted up to six hours on skin; a fair time in my opinion. Sillage is arm’s length. The more it warms up on the skin the better it will project.
A yes from me.
Vamp1r0 – :
For my first few hours of wearing after a blind buy, I think mapache’s questions were right. I am finding it tame and pleasant. I say test first if you are expecting a bombshell.
vovektor – :
Dark, majestic, poisonous, magnificent, decadent nocturnal! A true witch potion! Something that Maleficent (the original Maleficent, that is, not the thing they made with Angelina Jolie) could have worn. I love it! Much more daring and coherent that most of the fragances released today with much more noise. A hypnotic elixir of narcotic flowers (being osmanthus the most prominent to my nose), bitter herbs (I am pretty sure there is some galbanum among their ingredients) and dark resins, with hints of leather, smoke and asphalt. A real black perfume, truly goth in soul.
doom198415 – :
This is attractive.
Not dark.
Not similar to Aromatics Elixir at all.
Not sweet or spicy.
It is a clean floral that reminded me (too much) of Calvin Klein’s Truth.
Or even Estee Lauder’s Pleasures Intense.
Yes, a touch of Alien is ther too somehow.
So, it’s all good, but not original.
GREAT bottle ha.
macksim_18849 – :
To me, this has a slightly resemblance with Alien. Maybe from the sweet jasmin note. It’s Nice but i dont’t love IT.
citereebids – :
wow, clinique hit the jackpot with this one! love from the first sniff and compliments from everyone whenever i am wearing it 😉
Desmas – :
why didn’t anybody tell me about this Myrrh gem?
you will be mine.
if you like Sensuous Noir you’ll like this.
both are expensive but IMO worth the money.
felixio – :
This is the first Clinique perfume I own that I considered worthy of my money . I actually bought it full price and taxes from The Bay. The opening notes sold me the perfume, they are simply gorgeous . The myrth is just stunning here, I cannot really smell bergamot or anything citrusy, it’s just fruits and myrth and osmathus. A stunner! The middle phase isn’t as good as the beginning, there is a resemblance to Black Opium and others in that family. Finally, after some hours, the scent settles into a clean tonka, woody vanilla, nothing smokey according to my nose.
Overall it is fairly complex and with a gorgeous opening. It feels somewhat oriental , elegant and opulent. It isn’t me, because I prefer simpler scents, more nature inspired , but I appreciate the effort someone ( who is the nose ?) put here to create a beautiful offering .
Edit: I never wore it. I was smitten in the store but once at home I somehow neve grabbed it. A big and new bottle is available for swap, be warned, it is very heavy !!! Most likely, if you don’t have a night life, and I don’t, you’ll not have a chance to wear it. Very gorgeous but bombastic.
sloniki – :
Possibly Nicolas Beaulieu?
panteraT5 – :
Who is the nose?
pigteil – :
This perfume was a pleasant surprise.
I bought it for the lovely top and middle notes, especially the osmanthus.
I was expecting that it would last maybe 3 to 4 hours.
Well, at 6 hours I could still smell it, and this morning, after more than 18 hours I could still detect the myrrh note on my arm (with maybe a touch of vanilla). I am quite thrilled with that because it turns out that I am a myrrh fan. of course, at this point I could only sense it very close to the skin, but still, I did not expect the longevity.
This is going to be a great scent for fall through early spring.
Added on June 24, 2016:
I tried layering this over Aromatics Elixir. One spray of AE, followed by one spray of Aromatics in Black. I think it is great. Tomes down the harsher components of AE, but lengthens wear. To my nose it is a seamless mix.
wolk66666666 – :
I will still stand by the original (have just ordered the edt and hope it is somewhat toned down to make it a little more acceptable and likeable) I had high hopes for this one as the exotic black bottle and name suggests. The opening note is gorgeous, what is that amazing scent, is it the osmanthus? However this wonderful scent fades off and what is left is an almost plasticky dolly hair chemical smell. Not that I don’t like that scent, I used to bury my nose in my dolls’ hairs but I don’t want to smell like this. I sprayed some on my hair and right now I feel like a walking doll. I’m afraid it’s a return to shop for me.
4manuz – :
Ends up smelling like Dior Addict for sure. It is nice sweet fruity floral. I really love the white version. This one does not smell dark, more of a deep pink or purple. Although it could if they tweak the ingredients alittle towards the neighborhood of Tom Fords Black Orchid. This ones too powdery and sweet to be “black”.
Apaspshes – :
Fragrantica has been a life saver for me through rough times I love this site and thank you Swap buddie for this fragrance.
What a change from the original Aromatics Elixir. Also a huge difference from Aromatics in white. I adore all three I have had the original for many years. White is a gorgeous patchouli and Black is a gorgeous warm and fuzzy comfort scent. When I sprayed it at first I could not pinpoint the scent it reminded me of. Then I read some of the reviews below and I do agree it smells a lot like Dior Addict. Not a dupe but it’s got the same vibe. A very comfortable relaxing and sexy fragrance.
sheldmmi – :
Have owned and loved the original Aromatics Elixer for years. Have now bought Aromatics White – lovely and now Aromatics Black and it is my current favourite.
Cannot list all the fragrances as my nose is not that experienced or clever. I just know that when I spray this beautiful little black potion onto my pulse points, quite liberally is the secret, I come away wearing the baby sister to Elixer – but she is playful, floral, sweet, happy and has people asking – wow what is that fragrance????
I am bewitched – she is a beauty, just needed to learn how to wear her ❤️❤️❤️
major777 – :
I really had no idea of what to expect of this fragrance as comments have been so diverse. It is very nice and an easy to wear fragrance. I love the osmanthus fragrance and there is plenty of it here. Nice combination of fruit and a strong jasmine note act to bolster the normally fleeting osmanthus note. Theyve really cracked it. I do get the myrhh and it does a fine job of extending the longevity. It grounds the fragrance with its non sweet smokiness. Sans myrhh might have lead to a cloying and over sweet creation. I am baffled by the “black” title. Its not black at all. Maybe the myrhh is supposed to be the “black” element?! Its not a weak or overly strong fragrance. I totally agree about it being aromatic. There is something very verdant about it as well which I will put down to the vetiver. I feel as if I have just walked into one of Kew Gardens greenhouses and hit with the smell of various aromatic foliage and fragrant tropical flowers. Id feel happiest wearing this on a summers evening. Moderate sillage and good longevity. A thumbs up from me.
goodslowprice – :
Really like this. Drydown smells very similar to that of Lacoste Sensuelle to me.
rotor_35rus – :
very light green perfume , smaell like fresh coriander for me with a hint of somthing sweet,
not reflect the black bottle at all
i will pass this one
kompositor1 – :
This really reminds me of Dior Addict – similar softness, very similar composition and impact.
bookashka123 – :
by far, one of the best perfume from Clinique. deep, rich sweet, creamy, flowery and bit smoky. it elegance,sexy,sophisticated and professional.
i can say, smell like tiramisu ice cream cake which i do love. perfect for formal dinner, meeting, office-work and valentine day. it last 6-7hours.
Clinique comes out with another level of fragrance which is i have to appreciate their effort. smoky glass is created definitely protecting the liquid from the sun. clever-good job.
Lamiendaddisk – :
The two Aromatics flankers, white and black are both fantastic. The Black offering is beautiful, appropriately named, the beginning is ultra fruity, blackcurrant and berries, but as it dries down I get the Myrhh and Vetiver. The bottle itself is beautiful, such high quality.
peo855speagoessenda – :
After a fruity opening, on my skin this fragrance morphs into sweetness – not cloying, but headache inducing for me. As it develops, I am left with a very light powdery scent with a hint of spices. Won’t work for me.
devilded – :
This very elegant perfume one spray stay long for me its deep dark plum thick amber and its powder idont knew but it reminde with loulou casharil
4ernOFF – :
This very elegant perfume one spray stay long for me its deep dark plum thick amber and its powder idont knew but it reminde with loulou casharil
Buhar62 – :
Fruit and licorice. This does not feel like a “black” scent at all. In fact it is quite delicate–not at all the powerful scent I was imagining. Still, I find myself liking it. It smells vaguely like Hypnotic Poison on my skin and has decent projection and sillage. This is not going to win any awards for originality but is likely to inspire compliments, especially in the softened, skin-close drydown phase.
lexa33.5 – :
I’m afraid I didn’t like this very much at all. It’s fruitiness overpowers and the plum is very dominant. It was just a faint purply smelling fuzz after an hour and then it disappeared.
stl137speagoessenda – :
I loved the smell in the bottle, but on my skin it is quickly reduced to powder. Yuk
accequerers – :
It’s like a soft black cashmere sweater… Love it! Although Clinique isn’t a brand which outshines with its perfumes, I have to say that both Black and White aromatics are very successful.
Суратевич – :
Maybe it should be called AE Blush,