Aromatics in Black
Aromatics in Black by Clinique is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2015 in the designer price tier. It opens with plum, grapefruit and bergamot, moves into jasmine, osmanthus and neroli and dries down to myrrh, tonka bean and vetiver. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Plum Dark, wine-like and slightly stewed. Autumnal.
- Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Heart
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Osmanthus Apricot-and-leather floral. Unusual, warm and very wearable.
- Neroli Distilled orange blossom. Green, soapy and elegant.
Dry-down
- Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
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