Black Vanilla Richard James by Richard James

Black Vanilla Richard James

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2020
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Black Vanilla by Richard James is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Black Vanilla was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Alain Verjus. Top notes are Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cardamom; middle notes are Incense and Clove; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar and Musk.

Composition Profile

warm spicy 100%
vanilla 85%
amber 70%
smoky 60%
balsamic 50%
woody 40%
citrus 35%
powdery 30%
aromatic 25%
musky 20%

About the Perfumer

Alain Verjus

Alain Verjus

Alain Verjus is a French perfumer whose career includes collaborations with major fragrance houses. His style often balances classic structure with contemporary accents, favoring woody, spicy, and citrus notes. Notable works include the refined leather and spice of Richard James Ecorce D'epices and the bright zest of Richard James So Citrus.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot
Grapefruit Grapefruit
Cardamom Cardamom

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Incense Incense
Clove Clove

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Vanilla Vanilla
Patchouli Patchouli
Cedar Cedar
Musk Musk

Character Profile

Black Vanilla Richard James is Ideal For

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