The smell in short
Main smell: warm spicy and vanilla. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit, moves to incense and clove and dries down to vanilla and patchouli.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Aqua Aromatica Black Vanilla notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Richard James Aqua Aromatica Black Vanilla EDC in detail
Richard James is the house behind Aqua Aromatica Black Vanilla EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
When in the day to wear Aqua Aromatica Black Vanilla
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Nishane Ani is a lighter match.
Will people notice Aqua Aromatica Black Vanilla?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Nishane Ani spread further.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts about as long as Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Nishane Ani. Base notes like vanilla and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by vanilla and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and vanilla smells and notes like incense and vanilla. Less obvious notes include cardamom and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.92 out of 5.
Aqua Aromatica Black Vanilla dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (8 shared notes), Nishane Ani (6 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes) and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
How much does Aqua Aromatica Black Vanilla cost?
About €125 in Europe.
Is Aqua Aromatica Black Vanilla unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.