Black Tulip

This is one gorgeous fragrance. Looking at the list of notes it would be easy to assume this a gourmand but it's more than that. It has a sophistication that makes it much more than it's parts. It smells rich and luscious from the plum, a little honeyed from the snowdrop but I have not smelt a scented tulip so I can't comment. The plum is very well balanced with the floral notes and dash of white chocolate. It is very well blended so its not that easy to pick out the notes. I think dewy is a good way to describe these notes. Not strong and perfumey but luscious and moreish. There is enough strength in the wood notes to balance the fruit and chocolate to make this an easy to love gourmand. A nice scent for evening wear or on a chilly day. This is any occasion scent. I get good longevity and sillage.

I adore this perfume as it's tied to memories of a trip to Seoul in 2015. I originally bought a small solid perfume from a korean makeup brand in Korea that was almost identical to this and spent ages looking for something even remotely similar. Nothing ever came close until I received a sample of Black Tulip one day. It's such a beautiful scent, dark plum and sweet vanillary white chocolate. It's not very floral on me but the woods definitely add a bit of spice to it. I find it lasts quite a long time and lingers on the skin even longer. It's dark and romantic and hands down one of my favourite scents to date.

I get a dark plummy woods straight away but as it dries down is when the magic happens. That chocolate really comes through with the plums & floral. Its gorgeous. Has good sillage for a couple of hours then remains close to skin. I do tend to favour dark fruit scents but still im surprised how much i love this, probably because the other Shay & Blues iv tried have been under whelming. It is a while since Iv smelled blackberry bay by Jo Malone but that is what i was instantly reminded me of. Not an exact scent but same realm. I can see me wearing this loads in the Summer evenings into Autumn

People can say whatever they want, this perfume gets compliments from men and women both. I always hear, wow you smell good, what is that? In fact, I heard it today..again. It's a really nice sweet floral, with a rich, woody drydown that stays on clothes forever. Slightly sexy and while it gives a nice trail, is not overbearing. Is it ground breaking, unique or incredibly original? No...but, does it smell really good? Apparently, as I never fail to get asked about it. If you want a perfume that will get you compliments, give this a try. The price is also nice.

I like it, it's almost like a touch of spice is in there too somewhere. I've never smelled any of the 3 flowers listed but the perfume smells light and plummy with a tiny hint of sweetness and floral. Sillage is a let down, I really have to have my face up to my wrist to smell it after 30 minutes. I could definitely agree with the "smells like plum tea" comment! A good scent vibe for a rainy day. I enjoy it but not sure if it's worth $70 considering the poor sillage.