Black Sesame

Black Sesame, a 2024 fragrance from Sensatio Paris composed by Serge de Oliveira, is first of all gourmand, with a strong floral side and lighter musky, amber and citrus touches.

The opening pairs raspberry, giving a tart, juicy sweetness, with mandarin orange for a bright citrus sparkle. At the heart sits sesame, which brings a nutty, toasted and slightly savoury note, joined by coffee for a roasted bitterness, dark chocolate and chocolate for cocoa depth and amaretto for a sweet, almond-like liqueur note. Flowers soften the edible side: rose, tuberose, iris and orange blossom bring creamy, powdery and honeyed florals. In the base, vanilla adds warmth, and amber and musk leave a soft, sweet finish.

The profile points to autumn and winter, evenings and cosy occasions where a rich, dessert-like scent is welcome. It is meant to be worn by anyone and suits people who like nutty, roasted gourmands with a floral twist rather than simple sugary vanillas.

Black Sesame — unisex fragrance by Sensatio Paris (released 2024). Notes: Amaretto, Amber, Chocolate, Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Iris, Mandarin, Mandarin Orange, Musk, Orange Blossom, Raspberry, Rose, Sesame, Tuberose, Vanilla. — Parfica open fragrance database