Jesús del Pozo 2006 EDP

F ££ Acquired

In Black

by Christine Nagel

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Jesús del Pozo In Black is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Christine Nagel. In Black opens with Sour Cherry, Grapefruit, and Rose, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, Lily, and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Jesús del Pozo's In Black carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is a real love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a smoky, boozy, black cherry dream; for others, a cloying, synthetic headache in a bottle. Blind buy at your peril - this dark beauty demands a test sniff.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Warm
In Black 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and unique, dark sweetness make In Black less suitable for polite office wear, but perfect for dates where you want to make a statement. The rich, almost boozy, and often polarising character isn't ideal for casual daytime use or sport, but could work for formal evening events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

In Black unfurls with a blast of sour cherry and tart grapefruit, soon mellowing to a heart laced with candied violet, peach, and a whisper of white florals. The dry down is where the magic (or the mayhem) happens, with a rich, dark licorice note taking centre stage, softened by creamy vanilla, an earthy patchouli, and a touch of musk. It's a sweet but often challenging blend, leaning into a distinctly 'gothic gourmand' territory.

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