After a long dry spell in which nearly every new fragrance I smelled was either boring or just plain awful, late spring / early summer 2013 is turning out to be a good time for perfume, at least for me — there are so many winners it’s hard to decide which to review next. I just about drew straws to come up with today’s subject, Black, from Comme des Garçons. I’m especially thrilled about Black because Comme des Garçons is likewise a brand with which I have gone through a long dry spell. As a new perfumista they were one of my favorites, but I’ve been less than enthused about the last few years’ offerings.
Black is a return to form of sorts — it’s satisfyingly weird, and some people may find it less than suitable as a personal fragrance. And I cannot claim it is new territory for Comme des Garçons, quite the opposite…
