Love Never Dies Black Jewel Jeanne Arthes 2012

~ Association ~
Flowers blooming at night among fruit-bearing orange trees.

~ Perfume Bottle ~
A black jewel that fits well in the hand. Will I become the hoarding dragon again, protectively laying my claws - uh, hands - over my jewel? Of course! The dragon protects its little treasure of gold and jewels and always accumulates more finds *sly eyes get* :o)

~ Odor ~
Mysterious, seductive, enchanting. It starts with citrusy flowers, and as it develops, I smell jasmine and a very light cedar note. Unfortunately, I don't smell honey at all. Patchouli is also pleasant in this perfume, not musty at all. Mandarin and orange blossom round off all the notes.

~ Longevity ~
The scent lasts several hours on my skin - about 5-6. At first, it fills the room, later it stays close to the body.

~ Occasion ~
For leisure, going out, cuddling.

~ Summary ~
A initially lush citrusy, floral scent carried by heavier accents, which later fades gently spicy. I would categorize this scent more for autumn, winter, and spring. In summer, it would be too heavy for me. Those who enjoy depth, darkness, and mystery can certainly give this a try.

A beautiful bottle in black that fits well in the hand - not bad at all. I don't know the other "Love never dies" perfumes.

LNDBJ starts for me with orange blossom, restrained jasmine, and honey - and that stays the same for a long time. Cedar dares to come out a little, but remains in the background. At first, the scent is quite strong, but over time it becomes less noticeable, more like a skin scent.

I have read that this perfume is compared to "Eli Saab Le Parfum." Yes, there is a certain similarity, but "Black Jewel" remains more attached to the white flowers, while "Eli Saab" develops more oriental. Somehow, "Black Jewel" also reminds me of "Jasmin Noir" by Bulgari, at least after 2-3 hours.

"Black Jewel" is very refreshing and upbeat at the beginning and then becomes slightly mysterious after a few hours. Not bad for people who like white flowers and honey; however, I'm not sure if I would repurchase the scent.