Black Dart

Wow was this good, such a pity they didn't sell it anymore. It smelled to me like a more dark version of La Vie Est Belle Iris. It had syrupy apricot, plum and peach drenched in patchouli and smoothed with iris, a light rose presence and some sweetness, all on a soft suede and chypre base (warm, dry but married with a light dose of ethyl malthol). It smells very autumnal and sophisticated, with a good sillage. I loved the name and it made me think of a modern dark fable. I rediscovered it in my fragrance closet, I had put it aside to review and forgot about it, I must say it got even better with time. It reminds me of many classics that I like, such as Gucci Rush, Sisley Izia La Nuit, Etienne Aigner Cara Mia (I had voted for it in the remind me of section), Bottega Veneta og, even Dior Gris a bit! And yes, it is very similar to Rogue by Rihanna.

Oh this is something I can get on board with. A peachy white floral (gardenia?) with a hint of green rose, plenty of vanilla and a touch of earthiness not quite patchouli but giving a satisfying heft to anchor the sweet prettiness so your teeth aren't on edge. Pretty, not heavy, no dark fruits for me but definitely some stone fruit in the opening - perfectly autumnal but would work most seasons I think - interested to see how this develops in spring/summer. Good longevity, sits pretty close on me but then I tend to underspray.

love this perfume. i tried the new zara collection and this one instantly won. now i know why. this perfume is like a floral sister of Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta. always liked that one but i do not know the gucci rush references. definetely an autumn perfume and it has dark red and purple vibes. wish someone would decipher the notes tho. it is giving definetely amber mixed with leather notes, idk if there could be a pink pepper note too but i may see it??

I love this one. I have not smelled Gucci Rush, but if it is close to this, I will be happy with that too. It is my first chypre. I love the pencil shavings musk dry-down. The opening is a sweet and sophisticated floral. It stays close to my skin, but it has decent longevity. I do not get cherry cough syrup like others have mentioned.

I think.something is.wrong with my nose,I do not smell.cherry at all.....is just floral parfum...almost every one Who tryied this one said cherry smell....I smell only a clasic but very good floral parfum reminds me of Mon Evindence YR