In Black

A dear friend of mine (JILLZILLA) gave me a whole 3.4 oz bottle of this.Trouble was,,,the sprayer was missing. After trying several other spray nozzels and having NO luck,I set it aside in my fume cabinet. That was nearly 4 years ago! All these years,Ive been looking for a sweet,floral,fruity,rosey,patchoulli laden,vanilla ,chocolate scent. I went after it with a vengeance! Bottle after bottle I searched. Too little this,too much that. Why oh why I asked,cant I find a fume like that? And,while we are at it, I want one that projects like a church steeple and last from morning to morning!!!After growing tired of ALL my quests,I spied the black bottle with the flying saucer top! AH ha! I AM going to find out what this fume smells like!!~! My husband and I tried nearly EVERY sprayer off 130 something bottles of fumes. NO matter it might contaminate them ,I was going somehow to get to this juice. We tried prying the sprayer housing off. NO. I thought about breaking the bottle,NO. Finally,I took an ice pick and stuck a hole down thru the middle of the housing itself. I gently turned the bottle over,,,Out came a stream of the best smelling juice I have ever smelled!! I quickly grabbed some decant bottles and my fume funnel. I got out every last drop!! 3 decants full! Here was The HOLY GRAIL of fumes for me!!!I love It. Just the yummy enough sweet,fruity scent. A good amm ount of chocolate and vanilla with a rosy,african violet,patchoulli base!!! I am in heaven!!! I immediately ordered 2 3.4 oz bottles from AMAZON for only 19.95 each!!!! I really wonder if I shouldn't buy every bottle there is,in case they stop making it.IT IS ME!!! I guess this fume quest was a lot like life. You go out seeking ur hearts desire and when u r finished,there it was all along,waiting on u to do the work to get it. THanks Jillzilla!!!

It is a cozy and mystic scent, with a cruel synthetic edge. It has the scent of dark hair coluring ( think of dark red/ black/ purple tones) mixed with sandalwood and a faint fruitiness, and a delicate pepper shadow over all of it. It is like a nice cup of weird herbal tea with a good breakfast. I wear it not so often, I only have the 50 ml bottle, but I think I should wear it more. It is really special and delicate and strange to my nose. UPDATE: I tried this in the morning with Lolita Lempicka on my right wrist, with In Black on my left hand. In black is more intense in its strange-ness:). But it is not so perfumey as Lolita. It IS bitter and dark on me, sweetness is only in the background. But I think that this could make every human skin a lot sexier. The only problem is, that one must really dare to wear it as an everyday scent. If I could "come home" at the side of such a fragrance like In Black, my life could be much more succesful. It is really not a well-known frag, and cheap, and so special. More braveness for me, please.

I was pleasantly surprised by this! The opening is a bit sweet with the cherry/citrus notes, but it faded fast enough into a smooth licorice-musk-patchouli drydown with a hint of cherry. like cherry pipe tobacco others have mentioned here. Under normal circumstances, I hate, hate, HATE licorice, won't touch the black licorice nor a black jelly bean or those brightly striped candies that look so bold and colorful (and taste so nasty to me) or that horrible Sambuca drink. But the licorice here combined with the cherry, patchouli, vanilla and floral is fabulous. I may even try a bite of licorice someday due to this smelling so good. It's that good. I swear I detect almond in this also. In Black reminds me of a more spicier, gourmand and less sweet version of My Insolence. I just checked and they have only a couple of notes in common:jasmine, citrus and patchouli. Hmmmmm. Silliage and longevity are great, lasts several hours on me-I do spray a bit on my clothes which helps.

This is heavy, dark, smokey, and intense. And I love this. No flowers and sunshine here. Initial blast of cherry pipe tobacco and incense settles into a cherry vanilla scent. Not a candy shop cherry vanilla. Its sweet but in a way similar to how dark chocolate is sweet. Not sugary. The only licorice I get makes me think of how a licorice tinged incense might smell. I do not get the Lolita L'empicka or Pink Sugar kind of licorice. Its just not that sweet. The bottle compliments this perfume very well. If black were to have a scent I think this would be it. Not a light and girly scent. Its different and not something I have smelled on other people. Sprayed 3-4-5 sprays at 7 this morning (I have a slightly heavy hand with perfume...lol) and its almost noon now and I can still smell it as though it was recently sprayed. And I am leaving a scent trail that several of my co-workers have followed into my office...lol. Just love this!

This is in my top 10 favorites of all time because when it came out, it was so different - dark, sultry, deep, and mysterious and although it doesn't last as long as it used to, it still smells amazing. My original bottle of this, circa 2005, was long-lasting and it radiated out so much, I had to be careful how much spray to use. Alas, that bottle leaked horribly and eventually the atomizer stopped working. I got a new bottle about 5 years ago (sans atomizer) and this one seems to be a little weaker. It still has that well-blended cherry-vanilla-licorice-incense mix although it doesn't bring to mind any Lolita Lempicka fragrances. I agree with another poster that this smells much more Halloweenish than J. Del Pozo's Halloween. This is an autumn/winter perfume while Halloween and most of its older flankers remind me of spring and summer. I find it unisex.

In Black is a very unique fragrance and to date I feel that I don't quite yet, understand it. I can't work out the individual notes in it. As it literally is a so interwoven in its composition. And so, it has taken me a while to get used to, as at first, all I got was this marshmallow sweetness. But now, I pick up underneath that sweetness. The incense note, which peeks through like a supporting cast member. If it was a person, In Black would be that new person you meet at a function who is so quiet and still, to the point you forget that they are there. Until, during conversation, they suddenly speak up and say something quite profound; which resonates with you. Leaving you to wonder who they really are?..Under that jet black hair, eyeliner, leather jacket and spectacles.. A complete enigma behind those eyes.

Be careful with this fragrance. It's strong and has a "Dark & Mature" character. It's full of -kind of cherry rum / liquor , some spicy and vanilla notes- mixed with mature classic perfume smell. Sorry, I Didn't notice much chocolate,,,I saw someone mentioned in reviews about it's similarity to Lolita Lempicka's Midnight perfumes, but I have to say that there's not so much in-common. They're are different. Lolita Lempicka it's another story. The only notes that reminds little bit of it is a licorice wood and maybe vanilla in background notes. "In Black" is very sweet and seductive indeed, great for cold season's and especially I like to use it during rainy day's.... quite calming mixture. Don't spray too much otherwise your neighbors or co-workers will have to evacuate! :)

I have the edp of this gorgeous fragrance. Ive tested Cartier Delice and Guerlains Robe Noir but this still knocks those two into a cocked hat. They are positively sickly sweet next to this smokey cherry dream. It could easily be a niche fragrance. Its not girly but all woman. Yes, you immediately get the vanilla, cherry and licorice but something (tobacco?) tones down the sweetness a bit and there is a smoky vibe. Its quite smooth which might be to do with the musk. I dont think the licorice note is as strong here as it is in Lolita Lempicka but I love licorice so its not a concern for me. I get the patch but its quite low key like the peach and jasmine. Average sillage but lasts for many hours on me.

First spritz I smell the cherry and the vanilla... then once the fragrance has settled on the skin the spiciness of the juice comes through followed up by the patchouli and cedar that is meshed so well together. I must say that I love this perfume! It's one that will get you noticed but not in a loud way. Some have said that it has a cheap fragrance with a cheap price... I have to say that I think it's a gorgeous fragrance with an amazing price and this being my first Jesus Del Pozo fragrance it will not be my last or one and only. This is the perfect Fall Frag very dark and mysterious and really different all together. I can't stop sniffing my arm.

LOVE this perfume!! It makes me feel SEXY and daring!! It's most suitable to wear during night time. The mixture of the cherry with the vanilla reminds me of sweet marachino cherries in syrup, yet the vanilla, patchouli and musk add a mysterious scent to it the wraps its self around you and won't let go.I can also sense a sweet but yet woodsy aroma to it in the dry down it must be the licorice. It sweet but not overpowering it allows for the florals to come in and sweep you off your feet. The florals act more as a neutralizer and it works great to balance the perfume and not make it too woodsy!! LOVE it just the right chemistry for a great perfume!!

Dark and delicious without being too serious. This reminds me of black cherries soaked in a light port wine syrup. I get a lot of lilac and violet with a little jasmine and rose. The peach also offers some nice, fresh body. As In Black evolves further, I get to enjoy such a beautifully layered finish--not too much obvious licorice, just enough to add interest and warmth in combination with drops of vanilla, some earthiness that's sweet (cedar and vanilla are such a fantastic combination) and--in concurrence with sherapop--a little Lolita Lempickaesque. Well balanced and clean, yet still dark and tantalizingly delicious with a fruity oriental feel.

At first, I don't detect cherry at all. Scent is very juicy and sweet, almost sharp. At start I feel citrusy rose and it stays with me about a hour - as I hate rose un citruses, combination of these two makes me sick. Then scent turns into fruity-flowery mix, which is a little bit chemical, but better than top notes. I like drydown, then it's becoming smokey, sexy and edible. Combination of base notes would be great perfume for me, unfortunately, I'm not ready to wait a couple of hours to get that scent.

She's a hot mess. She stands outside the bar holding a fancy cigarette, with deep red lipstick all over its tip. Her leather jacket, mini skirt, and fishnets are all in black, with patchouli oil on her neck and wrists. She leans in with a sweet voice to ask if you have a light and you can sense that she's probably had one too many drinks. Jager and cherry coke are heavy on her breath... maybe some peach schnapps too. Dressed so dark, yet her smile is bright.

If I would have to describe this fragrance by one word, I would say 'multifaceted'. The first time I smelled 'In Black', I was shocked by the intensity and dominance of licorice and cherry. It also had something masculine. But when the scent dried down, I had the feeling that I was encased by a soft and warm cloud, which carried me away from reality. I would definitely recommend 'In Black' to those, who like to be individual and to be perceived by others.

What a wonderful blind buy ! I thought the notes were perfect for me and I was right. It's so delicious and amazing ! Mischievious at first, with a sort of peppery cherry, it becomes creamy and wrapping, with vanilla and licorice. I'm totally bewitched ! Of course it reminds me of Delices - Cartier (which I love too) but In Black is more seductive and deep. The lasting power is excellent, and it's not expensive at all for all these good points.

This one reminds me very much of Tom Ford's Black Orchid. Though I don't see it listed as a note, I sense an underlying chocolate accord along with the vanilla. Very beautiful fragrance. It is woman-centric in it's scents. Very sweet (not cloying) and it makes you feel like a million dollars (worth of candy.) Love it. Fans of sweet perfumes need look no further. This is the perfect balance of sweet and fruity/ floral. Just brilliant.

In Black arrived at my door today. Never smelt it before, so in anticipation, I ran inside and opened it. Sprayed it on and Yes......... it is exquisite, Warm, sweet and touches of spice that blend wonderfully. Is lasting on my skin, and the scent wafts up like a little cloud, bringing joy to my nose. A perfect oriental for me. I am to buy another bottle right away, as I have found my almost, everyday perfume. Adore it to bits.....x

In Black smells like cherry vanilla incense. The cherry & licorice are the strongest notes, creating a nice balance of sweet & bitter. The licorice is very woody, not candy-like. Beyond that, there's patchouli, musk, and purple flowers. I get a stronger scent of lilac than violet, but I do feel the violet gives a strong, powdery impression. In Black is strong and heady. Best for evenings and even then applied lightly.

A splendid fragrance! Quite sweet and delicious. It is really similar to Delices de Cartier but more clear and sophisticated. Delices is more insipid compared with In Black, therefore the latter is a better choice. Dark, mysterious and profound, it fits special evenings and also adds comfort and warmth to cold winter days. I feel it suits black evening dress as well as winter trench coat. It is one of my favourites!

I LOVE THIS SCENT!!! When I first tried this on my skin a while ago, I wanted to cut my arm off... I absolutely HATED it and washed it off straight away. I went back to it later as I smelt this on a client of mine who told me she hated it at first too, but that I should wait for the dry down..... So I did, and WOW, I cannot get enough of this amazing, exotic, wonderfully sexy scent!! My new favourite... For now. ;-P

If I could describe the color of this perfume it would be deep red, not black. Opens up like cherry wine on my skin. In time it turns into an exquisitely dark berry-laden fragrance anchored by vanilla and licorice while the lilacs and violets twirl around on my skin like purple fairies. This is a very mysterious and sexy scent. On the right skin, it will sing like the perfect gothic song. Full bottle worthy for me.

i miss this! I always felt this was more suitable for Halloween than the flowery and syrupy sweet 'Halloween Kiss' - I remember this and somewhere along the line I used it up - must acquire another bottle stat for the halloween season that is upon us! I remember this smelling ecquisitely dark, sexily ominous, sweet and spicy with a pheremone element to it...I remember loving it...

This is my second review. Completely different feelings now - I'm in love with this:) Dark, gothic, smoky and warm. Fruity and woody at the same time, definately - unusual. And I'm glad, that it's underrated & quite rare in other perfume collections(how egoistic). Bottle is allmost empty and I'm going to purchase one more bottle..or maybe five bottles:D

I love to wear it now... in the summertime, during day and night. This cherry-dark-chocolate-smooth-patchouli-rose- smell ( I know there is no chocolate listed... but I can smell it! A little bit like "Mon Chéri". ;-))... mmmh... it ́s so special, for me...!;-) It ́s such a pity, that Jesús del Pozo died this month... rest in peace! <3 LOVE from LOUVE

THis is the best floral fruity ever.The licorice kisses the sweet berries with just the right ammount of zing.I love the way the vanilla swirls and blends it all together.The dry down is like the ripest of fruits in a bowl with vanilla and cream on them.The spice makes it exotic and very classy.All in all a very well made fume!

Gothic, dark, sensual, mysterious and dense, with those words I define this fragrance. In his notes there is a perfect balance: Cherries licorice, patchouli, violet and jasmine. There is a characteristic sweet but not cloying. Perfect for cold days and nights. An adult fragrance with opulent sillage and excellent longevity!.

piccolo gioiello gotico. amarene appassite, in prima battuta, che si assestano su un bouquet in cui predomina una liquirizia quasi caramellata. denso, caldo, ma non esageratamente dolce, le note di fondo ricordano il borkum riff alla ciliegia con lievi sentori orientali. ottimo per i primi freddi.

Love, love, love, crazy love. Why they discontinued this gem is beyond me. Extremely hard to find it where I live. I'm cherishing my bottle so much, and I keep saving it while I'm also terrified that it might go rancid while saving... complicated world. Dark and magical.

this looks like my kind of fragrance. I am all about the gothic scene from the music to the black hair and nails, to the clothes to the make-up. I love to dress up in my best fishnets, boots, & goth wear with my fiance & go out & dance all night. I gotta try this.

Un super bon parfum à un prix très abordable. Il sent un peu comme Délice de Cartier mais avec une agréable note de réglisse. J'ai toujours eu un faible pour les parfums sucrés et fuités, celui -ci le fait mais en plus il fait très ''femme''.

I had the chance to try this scent out. I must admit I simply loved it ... it's so sensual and calm .... despite the fact it's not overpowering I got loads of compliments .... I wish I had a bottle of this great fragrance. :)

I love more this one every day. It's sweet, really, but woody too. This stars fruity but after some time turn to a odd oriental woody fragrance. I think In Black can be weared by men too because is nothing floral.

smells like dark cherry licorice and kind of chocalatey...not for everyday use but for when youre feeling sexy and want to stand out this one is perfect. plus the price is right very affordable.

Wow this smells really good I can't stop smelling my wrist! I am glad my risk taking with this one worked out in my favor! I shall wear this to deathrock disko tomorrow night. :-)

i think this is like exotic licorice with vanilla. sweet, spicy and sexy. this is hot. i MUST add this to my collection. and yes, i agree with others, it ́s kind of gothic.

I love this perfume is very feminine and sweet chocolatoso.In my skin feels like a mixture of Paco Rabanne Black XS with Narciso Rodriguez for her topped with chocolate

summer night,indeed.peaceful,warm,without worry in the world...i'm getting pine smell warmed by the sun from somewhere far,far away...

to Adriana_87: hmm i have never smelled that one. i plan to order a bottle of in black later this week..hope i like it! :-)

Revision.There r no chocolate notes in this,,its the licorice,vanilla together that makes it have that scent.

I really love this fragrance. It's extremely mysterious and seductive.

Jesus del Pozo IN BLACK could easily have been launched by Lolita Lempicka. It's not identical to any of the perfumes of that house which I've tried, but it definitely inhabits the same general olfactory neighborhood. I don't think that there is a simple, clear category into which either IN BLACK or LOLITA LEMPICKA fits easily. But they are closer to one another than either is to anything else. I definitely disagree with those who find similarities between IN BLACK and BLACK ORCHID (either formulation). To me, IN BLACK is strictly a Lolita Lempicka-esque creation. IN BLACK opens with a hint of a black rubbery quality which interestingly enough manifests itself also in LOLITA LEMPICKA but not until the drydown. LL opens much sweeter, and, in a side-by-side comparison, I prefer the opening of LL to that of IN BLACK, which seems slightly sour and harsh initially--especially when directly compared with LL. However, IN BLACK gets much better as it dries down and eventually becomes nicer than LOLITA LEMPICKA, which has a much stronger black rubbery note in the drydown than in the opening. Since what matters most, in my opinion, is the lengthy drydown, not the fleeting opening, I can definitely recommend IN BLACK to anyone who likes Lolita Lempicka's general style. Needless to say: you must like black licorice--it's a prerequisite to appreciating these perfumes.

I bought JdP In Black unsniffed, after hearing comparisons to Tom Ford's Black Orchid. Good news: it's more wearable than Black Orchid (though it is not a smell-alike. If Black Orchid is what you want, this one can't substitute.) Not so good news: I have mixed feelings about it, even after several wearings. In Black goes on much sweeter than I expected. At first spritz, it reminds me of those chocolate shells filled with gooey cherry liqueur and a sickeningly-sweet maraschino cherry. I really don't care for this phase at all. It improves after 5 to 10 minutes when the heart notes appear. Phase 2 presents as a woody violet with occasional wafts of lilac. I like this phase very much. The dry-down on me is pleasant but nothing special, spicy musk with a last lingering trace of cedar. Longevity is on the low end of average for this concentration. I get five hours at most. Otherwise, it's well-crafted and complex, with average sillage for an EDT. I would probably enjoy this scent on another person. Just not sure yet if it's my thing.

I get sour cherry and licorice all the way through the development of In Black. The opening is a strong combination of these two notes. It smells like sugary cherries pickled in liqueur or dried fruits type cherries. It's very sweet, but well balanced with the woodiness of licorice, smells edible and addictive. Towards the drydown, jasmine and vanilla seem to be amplified on me and the whole scent turns from oriental-fruity-gourmand to a more floral fragrance. Nevertheless, thanks to the always present cherry and licorice, the jasmine + sweet vanilla combo in In Black has its very own caracter. The sillage is not bad for an EDT and the longevity is around 7h. I don't find it particularly 'dark' but I do agree with the similarity to Lolita Lempicka universe. It kind of switches between girl and woman, playfulness and maturity, like mystery under an innocent face.

To me, this fragrance resembles a modernized Habanita de Molinard. You've got the dark powdery rose that lingers long after the sharp cherry liqueur fades (which is rather fast on my skin). Eventually the peach and lilac start to emerge, but it still retains a powdery trail. This scent is sexy- but not an over the top fruity floral mix with musk that is common now. This is like incense. Pleasantly thick and ripe, and the scent just swells throughout the day, which is when the musk and vanilla start to creep out. This scent can be worn by most age groups- but it doesn't convey youth. It conveys the type of glamor reminiscent of silver screen sirens, while still staying away from "old lady" territory (a very difficult balance). It takes a ballsy chick to wear this, especially in the day, but that's why it's so special.

This is indeed a really unusual floral fruity perfume. It is dark, mysterious,sweet in a gothic way, even though there's not that much dramatic change between top notes, middle and base notes, but this perfume just kept me coming back and keep on sniffing my wrist and somehow, feel addicted, and feel the perfume is edible. Strange enough, right after spray it on me, In Black reminds me of dark chocolate with rum, cherry or dried grapes/currant in it. The kinda rum feeling is fresh and delicious to start with, and then it gradually goes into a more mudcake smelling phase with pepermint hint. It's cosy, but as well as clean at the same time. It is really an interesting perfume, to me, it's more towards the floral fruity gourmand end. If you like Lolita, you might be found of this too.

Odd. Dark. Moody. This is a strong characther perfume... heavy and heady, this one fits this cold season like a glove! The scent is very unique, it does not resemble me at all Lolita, Délices or any other perfume. It's bold, with a strong cherry note at the begining and I could swear that I smell chocolate and whiskey... maybe is the licorice, vanilla patchouli play me a trick! This perfume embodies exactly the Mon Chéri chocolates scent! So gourmand, but so dark at the same time. Superb lasting power and pretty good sillage. Truly a keeper for the coldest days of Winter when you need some warmth or for those days you are in a vampiric and dark mood... this always makes me think about this vampire trend these days!!=)

Our first encounter took place three weeks ago... It was a cold raining night. This mysterious lady In Black accompanied me to my place. Closing the door, dropping my things on the floor, I practically stripped her cloths off with very much excitement. Her lips tasted like cherry, our first kiss was bitter sweet which I think oh so hot. And while I was getting to know her better... her body whispered a creamy musky-chocolate. Hours after hours later, she's still melting, projecting those compellingly dark, sweet and delicious scents on me. The experience I’ve never known before. One other thing about this lady In Black, she’s strong and could stay with you until dawn ;)

Im trying this on as we speak . It is a dark mystyrios , (but not strong )enchanting perfume . The grapefruit starts off very citrusy, the cherrys blended well in . and then it softens in to a flowery slightly sweetspicy mix. the liquerice lingers all at the back ,not very strong but i can feel it . A good but bit darker then my comfortsone at this momant ,this is more a winter or autumn sent i think or for night use. at the begining this reminded me off Fairytale by L.G but where the fairytale goes sweet and chocolate vanilla , this goes flowery and liqueric. like them bouth . but not quite shure if i want a whole bottle jet . have to try a little bit more first

Sweet, dark, and mysterious is how I would classify In Black. The opening is cherry sweetness balanced by the earthiness of patchouli. As the fragrance wore on, I experienced mainly the jasmine, woods, patchouli, and the slight hint of the rose. It reminds me of a more mature version of Lolita Lempicka's Fleur Defendue. All in all I really enjoyed this fragrance. I can easily picture this fragrance going well with the sexy librarian look. It is such a study in contrasts, that it's an enjoyable experience. I rate it 8 out of 10. The longevity is great, the sillage is above average. I recommend it for fall, winter, and evening wear.

In Black is definetly a night perfume to wear in winter, or in a cold night. Perfect for dark side girls. When I smell it I think of black lace dresses, red wine lips, corsets and all that dark side clothes. Yes is a modern gothic perfume. Really sweet, really black and red, the cherry note is genious combined with the licourice, the violet and the vanilla (I cant smell anything else on my skin). I wouldnt say that it smells like this or that, but it has the same "mood" of Black XS and I dare to say Hypnotic Poison. As a dark side (wannabe/poser)chick I say to In Black: yes yes yes 5* UPDATE: the lasting power sucks :'( snifsnif