Black Rain

14 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• secarti

  July 7, 2016

  

  I bought it a week after testing samples from Renier-Perfumes and falling in love with the scent. I like it a lot; from the start, it smells expensive, different, and personal, with nothing sweet, which is rare these days. Upon spraying, tones of rose and well-worked violets with nuances that attract you immediately; it’s modern and special. Ideal for nights or important meetings, it marks character and shows you’re not from a normal shop. From 3 to 5 hours, it feels more sensual and intense, yet without tiring the nose, becoming addictive. Subtle leather accords with rose and musk give it sophistication. On my skin, it lasts 6 hours, then fades leaving only the water of the ambergris, but it lasts longer on clothes. I wouldn’t advise it for heat, it can be too much. My wife fell in love with it and took it from me; on her skin, it remains feminine and elegant, a rose wrapped in luxurious ambergris. Now I want to try other fragrances by Daniel Josier. It’s special for luxury occasions and goes perfectly with dark clothing. Highly recommended!

• gelo999

  July 24, 2016

  

  Black Rain opens moderately warm, with a potent musky-woody facet that dominates and becomes more intense as it dries. It’s a very pleasant ambergris (ambroxan) note that tips the scales towards a more masculine side. The rose and jasmine are felt from the start but in the background, mere companions to this ambergris party; the jasmine lasts little while the rose survives to join a soft patchouli and a delicate suede. Upon drying, sticking close to the skin, a lovely note of pale rose and ambergris remains, very fine and balanced, where the amber becomes more ethereal thanks to a soft musk that envelops you peacefully. The quality is mid-high with moderate longevity and projection. I didn’t like that it works in the same line as Acqua di Parma Ingredient Collection, it seems like a clone between Oud and Amber, and the longevity could have been improved a bit. On the other hand, I loved the good evolution and harmony with which Josier linked the rose, which ends up great with the final result and the potent ambergris note, making it more versatile, wearable, and less tiring than the Parma ones. Rating: 6.5

• gelo999

  July 28, 2016

  

  Black Rain starts with a moderate warmth, immediately highlighting a potent musky and woody facet that gains strength as it develops towards the dry-down. It’s a very pleasant ambergris (ambroxan) note that tips the scales towards the masculine. The rose and jasmine appear at the start but in the background, like companions to this ambergris party; the jasmine lasts little while the rose persists, uniting with soft patchouli and a delicate suede. As it dries, sticking close to the skin, a lovely combination of pale rose and ambergris remains, fine and balanced, where the amber becomes ethereal and vaporous thanks to a soft, enveloping musk. The quality is mid-high with moderate longevity and projection. I didn’t like that it follows the same line as Acqua di Parma Ingredient Collection, seeming like a clone between oud and amber, and that the longevity could be improved. On the other hand, I loved the good evolution and harmony with which Josier linked the rose in this combo, ending up great alongside the potent ambergris note, making it more versatile, wearable, and less tiring than the ‘di Parma’ scents. Rating: 6.5

• drakecito

  July 29, 2016

  

  I tried this perfume by Renier Mendez, created with Daniel Josier to translate his paintings into olfactory notes, much like Olfactive Studio but with photos. It opens with a musky wood that gains strength gradually, perhaps due to other ingredients. At the start, I noticed a spicy touch, like pepper, from the ambergris and patchouli, or maybe just imagination. Then the rose comes out with patchouli and soft leather, while the jasmine is barely noticeable. I liked the rose, less the ambergris, though the blend is interesting. Overall, it’s pleasant and well-balanced. Regarding naturalness, I have doubts: it doesn’t smell very natural or artificial like many current ones. It fits perfectly with the image of an umbrella under a cloudy sky, the atmosphere before a storm; neither too dark nor cheerful like its sister, Crystal Rain. The trail is moderate, soft, lacking presence, but the longevity is good, over 6-7 hours, though close to the skin. It’s a good fragrance, based on a strange note that didn’t dazzle me immediately; I don’t like the musky ambergris much, but I do like the interaction with the rose. It’s intriguing and addictive, maintaining interest for a long time; it’s original and pleasant.

• drakecito

  August 1, 2016

  

  I’ve just tried this perfume by Renier Mendez, created with perfumer Daniel Josier to translate his paintings into essences, something like Olfactive Studio but with photos. It opens with a musky wood that gains strength gradually, perhaps due to other ingredients. At the start, I noticed a spicy touch, maybe from the ambergris and patchouli, or just imagination. Then the rose comes out with a bit of patchouli and soft leather, though the jasmine is barely noticeable. I’ve liked the rose a lot, less the ambergris, but the blend is interesting. Overall, it’s pleasant and well-balanced. Regarding naturalness, I have ambiguous sensations: it doesn’t smell excessively artificial like many current perfumes. The image of an umbrella under a cloudy sky, before the storm, fits the result perfectly. It’s not as dark or cheerful as its sister, Crystal Rain. The trail is moderate, almost soft, lacking more presence, although the longevity is good, surpassing 6-7 hours but very close to the skin. To summarise, it’s a good fragrance based on a note that feels a bit strange to me and hasn’t dazzled me in a special way. I don’t quite like that ambergris note nor its musky facet, but I do like the interaction with the rose. The truth is, it’s intriguing, generates a certain addiction over time, and maintains interest quite well, plus it’s pleasant and original, which is no small feat.

• oscarsh86

  August 25, 2016

  

  It’s a typical rose and patchouli fragrance, but here they substitute the boring oud for violet, leather, and lots of musk. From the start, it smells of rose, patchouli, and leather, with a violet that creeps in gradually and dominates the heart (surprising that no one has mentioned it before). The dry-down is floral and dark with a sweet touch. In the heart, the violet is almost stronger than the rose, and the patchouli with the leather gives a dirty sensation, while the musk and ambergris extend the life of the perfume. Performance is moderate to poor: noticeable for the first hour, but then it fades to skin-level and needs reapplication soon. It smells good at home, but vanishes on the street. I’m not sure if it’s more for men or women; at times it seems masculine and at others feminine. Personally, I didn’t like it: it conveys no emotion and isn’t even pleasant. It’s right on the edge of being a generic perfume until it becomes outright unpleasant. It’s not bad quality, simply a scent I don’t like.

• oscarsh86

  September 19, 2016

  

  A typical fragrance with the rose-patchouli combo, but instead of the overused and boring oud, they’ve added violet, leather, and plenty of musk. From the start, the rose and patchouli are noticeable with a leather base and a violet that gradually emerges until settling in the dry down (I’m surprised it’s barely mentioned in other reviews). The dry down is floral and slightly dark, with a sweet undertone. It’s in the heart where the violet settles and feels almost more prominent than the rose. The patchouli and leather remain present, creating a somewhat dirty sensation; the musk also lingers until the end. Finally, the ambergris and musk extend the fragrance slightly, avoiding an early death on the skin. The performance seemed moderate to poor: noticeable for the first hour, but afterwards it fades to skin scent, with quite poor longevity requiring reapplication a few hours later. It smells better at home but vanishes when worn out in public. I’m not sure if it’s more for men or women, as there are moments that feel more masculine and others more feminine. Personally, I didn’t like it. It’s a scent that conveys no emotion and doesn’t seem pleasant to me. It’s right on the border between being an average perfume and one that actually disgusts. I’m not saying the quality of the ingredients is bad, simply that it’s a scent I don’t like.

• dannai

  November 11, 2016

  

  This little gem arrived a few days ago, bought directly from the designer’s website. It opens strong with violets and worked leather, leaving flashes of a serious, elegant rose. After four hours, it’s spectacular: it gives a sense of luxury and isn’t for everyone’s taste. On the first day, I received several compliments. It lasts about 10 hours on the skin and is noticeable on a scarf after four days. I recommend it, although I note it’s quite intense; for girls, I would have liked a sweeter base. In a few days, I’ll upload a review of another fragrance from this designer. I’d rate it 8.9.

• remy

  May 13, 2017

  

  A gift from this website, I’ve had it for two months and finally took the plunge. The spicy opening makes me wrinkle my nose. Then the floral notes emerge: a ripe red rose with violets, all wrapped in a soft, worn salty leather note. A dense patchouli, talc-musked musk, and a prominent animalic ambergris create a dark, unsettling base. The initial rose-violet-leather-patchouli blend reminds me of Alaia, but it soon turns darker and deeper; although it claims to be unisex, I find it very masculine. For cold nights, its trail is palpable and lasts over eight hours. While persistent, it remains soft and blends easily. To me, this dark rain is a ‘caldera’ water, as we say here: you don’t need an umbrella because it’s pointless. It clings to clothes, sinks into the skin and bones, and floods the very entrails. It doesn’t cleanse; instead, it wraps you in nostalgic memories you’d rather avoid, yet there are moments when there’s no choice but to accept them. Because those memories are part of your essence. And because you know that sooner or later the storm will pass and the sun’s rays will arrive to cleanse and comfort the heart.

• remy

  May 20, 2017

  

  It arrived as a gift and I’ve been wearing it for two months. The spicy opening makes me frown, but soon mature red roses with violets bloom, all wrapped in a soft, salty leather. The base is dark: dense patchouli, talc-musk, and an animalic ambergris. At first, it reminds me of Alaia, but then it becomes deeper and more masculine. Ideal for cold weather and night; it lasts over 8 hours and blends well. For me, it’s a dark rain that soaks right through to the bone: you don’t need an umbrella because it floods everything. It doesn’t cleanse, but rather wraps you in nostalgic memories you’d rather avoid, but sometimes you have to accept them because they’re part of you. Soon the storm will pass and the sun will warm your heart again.

• R.de Lioncourt

  June 14, 2022

  

  Hello, it smells nice and is easy to wear, but for me, it’s too much. If you’re looking for something uncomplicated, you’ll surely like it. In the end, it’s a perfumer’s signature who knows what they’re doing: flowers, amber, musk… I suppose orthodox and infallible formulas that, to be honest, bore me. In the niche world, I always seek the extraordinary and what will surprise me, something this doesn’t deliver. For me, it smells like Black Rain is the expected outcome of commercial perfumery that wants to please everyone and sell gallons. Here, with higher concentration and careful presentation… the performance doesn’t stand out in projection or longevity.

• R.de Lioncourt

  July 3, 2022

  

  It smells good and is easy to wear, but for me, it’s too much. If you’re looking for something uncomplicated, you’ll surely like it. In the end, it’s the work of a perfumer who knows what they’re doing: flowers, amber, musk… I suppose orthodox and infallible formulas that, personally, bore me. In the niche, I always seek and value the extraordinary and what surprises me, something that doesn’t happen with this type of perfume. For me, something like Black Rain is expected from commercial perfumery that needs to please many people and cover huge sales of litres and litres. In this case, with a higher concentration of ingredients and more careful presentation… its performance doesn’t stand out either, neither in projection nor in longevity.

• SirCharlie

  July 21, 2022

  

  Black Rain from the Rain collection is the one that evolves the most on my skin: it starts as a rose-oud with leather, fresh and clean (it really reminds me of AdP Oud), then gives way to a chamomile that sweetens so well it won me over. All the sharpness of the opening is soothed, giving way to something nothing beastly, nor original, but captivating and smelling very good. I must admit it was the one I liked least when I met Renier, so I insist: it offers more opportunities to scents, even if the dry-down isn’t what you expect. For me, it’s unisex, versatile, and suitable for all seasons, nothing heavy. Average performance and good quality. I recommend trying it on skin, especially if you’re looking for a twist on the usual rose-oud. Rating: 8/10. Sample from Cruz & Valencia, Chile.

• SirCharlie

  July 27, 2022

  

  Black Rain is the one that evolves the most on my skin: it starts as a rose-oud with leather, fresh and clean (it reminds me of AdP’s Oud), and then a chamomile note arrives to sweeten everything with such delicacy that it won me over. All that initial sharpness softens until it becomes something nothing beastly, not extremely original but captivating and smelling great. I must admit it was the one I liked least when I first met Renier, so I insist on giving scents a second chance, even if the opening isn’t what you expect. For me, it’s unisex, versatile, and suitable for all seasons, nothing heavy. Performance is average, but quality is very good. I recommend trying it on skin, especially if you’re looking for a twist on the classic rose-oud. Rating: 8/10. Sampled at Cruz & Valencia, Chile.