In Black by Jesus Del Pozo

I knew nothing about this fragrance until my husband dragged me out of the store to show me his surprise: a tester of this discontinued floral jewel. The moment I smelled it, I was hit by that mix of tart fruit, flowers, and a touch of nocturnal patchouli. It made me think of going out partying in heels and a black dress, ready to write adventure stories. It’s a personality-filled scent that dresses and seduces, perfect for those seeking something intense and mysterious. A real surprise I just discovered, and I hope it lives on in the hands of someone who knows how to love it.

I’m surprised it’s classified as fruity-floral, since neither the flowers nor the fruits are perceived, but pure patchouli and licorice that eclipse everything else, resulting in being too intense and deep for my taste. If you distinguish the cherry, it’s not to say it’s fruity :/. I’d put it in Oriental, the Angel group, only that In Black is even more piercing and liquorish; those cherries aren’t sweet or childish, more like a shot of Miura or Mon Cheri bonbons, to be used with caution. I bought it because I had idealized it for many years, just having smelled it in stores, but so much time later… and finding it discontinued as if finding a treasure, but… disappointment on skin 🙁 it doesn’t work at all for me, although I love the notes of licorice, fennel, anise… this is too much for me, hehe.

The bottle is gorgeous, but the fragrance is a different story: very potent and special for not going unnoticed. The fruity blend reminds me of chocolate filled with cherry liqueur. I see it as ideal for winter nights and drinks, but not for daily use. I like it, but it bores me; I don’t dislike it, but it doesn’t make me fall in love.

I read the notes and was surprised; to me, it smells like a deep oriental with incense. It’s potent, only for freezing nights and in small quantities. It’s not bad, but not a bomb. Its twin, In White, is a simple floral; this one is much darker and more mysterious.

I bought it attracted by its boozy aroma, but after using it, I gave it away because it became unbearable. I disliked the dry-down notes, the most lasting ones, and the longevity wasn’t a marvel either. In short, it wasn’t the experience I was looking for.

I had it and it smelled fruity, very sweet. Special for winter nights.

I was gifted this perfume because I like Jesús del Pozo, but it was a mistake: I returned it because it’s too strong. I don’t like drawing so much attention, and with just one touch, I already considered the scent excessive.

It smells like chocolate to me; I adored it and couldn’t buy it back then; they told me it was discontinued. I don’t know if, after six years, the scent is still as exquisite as before.

The beauty of the bottle surpasses the fragrance. It tries to be more but fails. There’s a note, I think licorice, that doesn’t fit at all with the fruity-floral vibe, leaving it undefined.

This perfume only smells like liquor on me, it’s like when you come home late at night after a party 🙂 Maybe someone poured a bottle of brandy on your shirt…