Black Metal John Richmond by John Richmond

Black Metal John Richmond

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2021

At a glance

Is Black Metal John Richmond worth trying?

Black Metal by John Richmond is a fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
aromatic, leather, rose with Elemi resin, Bergamot, Lemon
aromatic leather rose

The first impression

Black Metal by John Richmond is a fragrance for women. Black Metal was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Mylène Alran. Top notes are Elemi resin, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Black Rose, Davana and Mahonial; base notes are Leather, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.

What shapes the scent

aromatic 100%
leather 85%
rose 70%
amber 60%
balsamic 50%
patchouli 40%
citrus 35%
animalic 30%
floral 25%
warm spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Mylène Alran

Mylène Alran

Mylène Alran has contributed to a diverse range of brands including Adopt Parfums, Bentley, Bon Parfumeur, Bottega Veneta, and Chloé. Her creations include Bahia Samba, Black Diamond, and Parco Palladiano Viii: Neroli. She works across both niche and luxury fragrance segments.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Elemi resin Elemi resin
Bergamot Bergamot
Lemon Lemon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Black Rose Black Rose
Davana Davana
Mahonial Mahonial

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Leather Leather
Patchouli Patchouli
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Amber Amber

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Black Metal John Richmond

Essence

Black Metal embodies The Explorer Archetype, channeling raw defiance into artistry. The elemi resin and black rose create a gothic symphony-dark, resinous, and unapologetically intense. Like the Rebel, this fragrance thrives in the liminal space between beauty and chaos, its leather and amber base notes smoldering like a stage-lit midnight.

Style & Aesthetic

They dress in monochrome layers-crisp black tailoring, shredded knits, or latex accents. Their aesthetic nods to subcultures but transcends them, making even a ripped band tee look deliberate. The citrus top notes flash like a switchblade catching light.

Philosophy & Values

They reject conformity, seeing rules as invitations to innovate. The davana note's herbal bitterness reflects their skepticism of mainstream narratives, while the tonka bean softens their edge with unexpected warmth. They value authenticity, even when it unsettles.

Relationships

Their magnetism draws fellow outsiders, though few can match their intensity. Romantic partners are either tempestuous or grounding-no in-betweens. Friendships are alliances forged in shared defiance, often around music or activism.

Lifestyle

They thrive in nocturnal creativity-recording music, writing manifestos, or curating underground events. Their home might feature a vintage amp next to a first-edition Rimbaud. The fragrance's strong sillage mirrors their refusal to be ignored.

Shadow

Their rebellion can tip into self-sabotage. The animalic undertones warn of a tendency to burn bridges, mistaking isolation for independence. They may romanticize chaos to avoid vulnerability.

Conclusion

Black Metal is the scent of a velvet-gloved fist. Like the Rebel, they turn dissonance into poetry, leaving a trail of leather and shattered expectations in their wake.

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