Aromatics in Black is a chic nocturnal twist on the Clinique icon, opening with a ripe flash of plum brightened by pink grapefruit and bergamot, then deepening into an exotic bouquet where osmanthus, neroli, and jasmine feel velvety and a touch mysterious. As it settles, precious myrrh coils around creamy tonka and earthy vetiver to create a smooth, sensual trail that reads modern, feminine, and quietly magnetic from dinner date to after hours.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2015. Perfumer not publicly disclosed.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Plum leaf accord, Pink grapefruit, Bergamot.
Heart: Osmanthus, Neroli, Jasmine sambac.
Base: Myrrh, Tonka bean, Vetiver.
Story and Positioning
Introduced as the darker sister to Aromatics in White from 2014 and a contemporary riff on the house classic Aromatics Elixir, this edition leans into succulent fruit over luminous white florals before revealing a warm myrrh signature. It debuted in 2015 with an early Harrods presentation, expanding the Aromatics universe that would soon add Aromatics Black Cherry in 2016. If you enjoy plush plum-touched florals with a resinous finish, this sits in the elegant after-dark space that balances allure with polish.
Bottle and Design
A sleek, elongated black glass bottle presents a minimalist silhouette with rounded shoulders and refined gold lettering, capped with a matching black sprayer for a seamless look. The lacquered finish and tall profile give real shelf presence while remaining comfortable to hold, echoing the perfume’s smooth, mysterious character inside.
Country of Origin: United States.
Manufacturer: Clinique Laboratories LLC, The Estée Lauder Companies.
Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10153, United States.
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland.
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