Clinique 2016 EDP

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Aromatics Black Cherry

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Clinique Aromatics Black Cherry is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Aromatics Black Cherry opens with Sour Cherry, Bergamot, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Jasmin Sambac, Rose, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber, and Labdanum. Clinique's Aromatics Black Cherry carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This cult classic is a divisive beast: some get a sophisticated, smoky cherry while others are hit with medicinal vibes. If you can handle the opening, it settles into a unique, long-lasting dark cherry blend.
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Aromatics Black Cherry Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and strong projection, especially in the opening, make it less suitable for office wear. The deep, warm, and sensual profile, often described as 'night perfume' and 'sexy', shines brightest for dates and formal evening events, particularly in colder weather.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Aromatics Black Cherry bursts forth with a tart, almost medicinal sour cherry, invigorated by a peppery and cardamom spice kick. The heart reveals a rich, slightly indolic jasmine sambac and rose, balanced by the green bitterness of galbanum. As it dries, it sinks into a warm, inviting base of cashmere wood, amber, and the deep, resinous labdanum, hinting at a smoky tobacco-like sweetness.

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