Black Jade by Lubin
Women 2011
Description
Black Jade by Lubin, created in 2011 by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, is an olfactory jewel from the chypre floral family designed for women. Its olfactory pyramid unfolds with a vibrant top of cardamom, bergamot, and galbanum; a seductive heart that intertwines rose, incense, cinnamon, and jasmine; and a warm, enveloping base composed of patchouli, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, and amber.
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About Black Jade
Black Jade by Lubin, created in 2011 by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, is an olfactory jewel from the chypre floral family designed for women. Its olfactory pyramid unfolds with a vibrant top of cardamom, bergamot, and galbanum; a seductive heart that intertwines rose, incense, cinnamon, and jasmine; and a warm, enveloping base composed of patchouli, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, and amber.
Spices Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Woods and mosses White flowers Musk, amber and animalic
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La esencia de la Victoria
From the first spray, Black Jade is an elegant, mysterious caress. The opening blends the freshness of bergamot with cardamom, an introduction that captivates without overwhelming. Then comes the floral heart where the rose and jasmine merge with warmth. What’s special is the harmony between the spices, the flowers, and an amber base of sandalwood and vanilla, all measured to the millimeter. It’s refined without being cold, enveloping without being heavy. It has that subtle magnetism: you notice it, but it doesn’t shout. Wearing it is like putting on your best little black dress: you look more like yourself, more confident, and radiant. Its trail is elegant and close, ideal for making an impression without imposing. It’s versatile, sophisticated, and feminine, a second skin that becomes your personal signature. Every time I wear it, I feel my presence sharpening and everything fitting better.
Alba Gómez
Black Jade is perfection; my first niche perfume. I bought it for the historical legend, but upon trying it, I discovered it’s so much more than that. I was enveloped by a spicy, peppery cloud, followed by an immense warmth of rose and incense, an exquisite blend. I wore it for the first time at my son’s baptism, and now every time I smell it, I relive that day. It blended perfectly with the church incense, creating unforgettable memories. Honestly, it doesn’t smell like I imagined Marie Antoinette would; it was a surprise. I expected something more floral and fresh, but it’s intense with a mysterious aura, even to the point where a man could wear it. Perhaps it’s due to the occasion, but it transports me to a church filled with ladies wearing luxurious perfumes.
Alba Gómez
Black Jade is perfection; my first niche perfume. I discovered it through the legend, and as a history lover, I felt I had to own it. But upon trying it, I saw it was so much more; I was enveloped by a spicy, slightly peppery cloud, followed by an immense warmth of rose and incense, an exquisite blend. I wore it for the first time at my son’s baptism, and every time I smell it now, I relive that day. The scent blended beautifully with the church incense, creating unforgettable memories. Sincere and true, it didn’t smell like I imagined Marie Antoinette would; it was a pleasant surprise. I expected something more floral, fresh, and feminine, but it’s truly intense with a mysterious aura, one that even a man could wear. Perhaps it’s due to the occasion, but it transports me to a church where incense mingles with the luxurious perfumes of the ladies.
gelo999
Black Jade smells of rose with spices, feminine and contained. They say it was Marie Antoinette’s favorite (I doubt it’s true; it sounds more like marketing). What I love most is the opening: fresh and spicy. The bergamot and smoky cardamom join the heat of cinnamon in a brutally attractive cold-hot game. Then comes the rose and the sweet drydown of balsams, incense, patchouli, and vanilla. It’s a well-made, wearable, and intimate blend; although it lasts well, it projects very softly, which is a bit of a negative for me. Note: 7.5
gelo999
Black Jade is a spicy rose, feminine and contained. They say it was Marie Antoinette’s favorite, but I’m not so sure; it sounds more like a marketing tactic. What I love most is the opening: fresh and spicy, where the bergamot and smoky cardamom play against the heat of cinnamon, creating an impressive cold-hot contrast. The rose and the sweet drydown of balsams, incense, patchouli, and vanilla make it a well-crafted, wearable blend. It’s intimate; while it lasts well, it projects very softly (a negative for me). Rating: 7.5.