Black Pearls Elizabeth Taylor for women

What a fragrance ! In one word FANTASTIC !!!!
Smoky relaxing sweet lilac-gardenia composition.

I don't recognise any old-fashion scent in it, I would rather say it's a special, yet modern. How special and how wearable it is? In that way I would compare it with Angel by Thierry Mugler, although the basic notes of those two perfumes are very different. But I would like to express my general feelings about the caracter of Black Pearls. First of all right mood and right weather, than right clothes and of course right occasion - you must have everything to wear it in an appropriate manner.

I would also add, that if Black Pearls was like a well promoted "the latest, the grates, the newest perfume" of some currently very popular brand, than many people might say IT'S GORGEOUS.

My father taught me how to recognise a good singer. He said that I should listen with closed eyes, so I could clearly hear and recognise the quality of the voice and couldn't be misled by visual performance.
I think that rule is pretty usefull in the world of perfumes.
So, don't think too much, close your eyes and just smell !

And where we stay ? ah, Black Pearls - gorgeous, isn't it ??!!

SO EXCITED! The mall in my town just opend up a new perfume store, they have many old/hard to find fragrances there(and new stuff)I found Black Pearls! WOW, I have not had this sent since I was like 17 or 18, I have loved all of Elizabeth Taylor's perfumes forever (I have never found or smelled 2 of hers "Forever" and "Gardeina" I think they are?)Anyway I am SUPER excited beacuse since Christmas I have got White Diamonds,Passion,Violet Eyes and now Black Pearls! I know these perfumes have been out for years now, They started my passion for perfumes collecting. (no pun intended)I some how forgot how amazing these gems are, I am SO happy to have some E.T. back in my perfume collection!
PS. That new store in the mall has a new life long customer if they keep finding amazing little suprises like this! xoxo

Is this still being made? I find her new one,White Dimonds and Passion but never Black Pearls! I love this sent, I had it as a teen and would love to have it again but can not find it :(

The trouble with modern celebrity fragrances is that I can't actually imagine the celebrity wearing them. I mean, can you seriously see Victoria Beckman putting on one of her fabulous frocks and then spraying on "Intimately Yours" before heading off to a fashion show? Or Kate Moss tucking a bottle of "Kate" in her Gucci bag before hitting the Glastonbury Festival? And can you imagine Sarah Jessica Parker spraying "SJP NYC" on her ensemble while running out the door in her Manalos for lunch with Patricia Fields?

Didn't think so.

But the ET fragrances do strike me as something that Liz herself would have worn, particularly the early ones. This one is a rare gem, and very unisex. Warm and inviting, I can see the slightly portly Liz of the 90s putting this one on before putting on a black mink stole and hopping into a limo bound for the Oscars. It is without a doubt highly underrated.

It also annoys me that most of the images we see of Liz now focus from her early years. Admittedly, she was a spectacular beauty, but in her later years, even right up to her death, she always appeared in public well-groomed, and her hair done and makeup applied, still flashing the odd jewel here and there. Sure, she was past the first flush of youth and did end up in wheelchair but she still made an effort, whatever her situation, and you gotta love her for that.

To my nose, it has a heavy deodorant-like smell.

Bought this blind because i love anything elizabeth taylor and im not regretting it. It sits on the fence between regular perfume and gourmand and is addictive. The first 3 seconds after the spray is overwhelming bug repellent. Once it dries the addiction and smoothness begins. I actually did a double take thinking my shalimar edp didnt wash off all the way but surely its my pearllllllls. Nothing old lady about it and their are good prices on amazon so if you are iffy on her other scents a blind buy wouldnt run you too much

If you are looking for a delicious fall scent that is addictively comforting, look no further! I also find this to be a much less expensive version of Jimmy Choo's Jimmy Choo. It is sensual (from the spices) and feminine (from the white flowers) and very well balanced. I'm always shocked that White Diamond's beat this out in the market. It is such a beautiful scent!

Super fantastic, reminds me Poeme-honey notes.

I took a chance and ordered a bottle without, smelling it. I sprayed it on my wrist, At first It was a very nasty smell. Within 10- minutes it dried down to a very lovely, beautiful scent. I really like this one.

This is one of the few perfumes for women I know that starts with a sweet-woody fragrance which turns into a very charming floral bouquet that is quite lasting. (Normally most perfumes for ladies start freshly or flowery and turn later into sweet woody notes). It is also very comforting and has a very good sillage.
It is however a somehow elegant and old-fashioned
scent, hence I would only recommend it to more mature ladies.

Ahh! Spritz once, wait a while spritz again, wait a while and spritz again. Their now I have the different layers of this Sultry fragrance combining and shooting off at once. Now the only thing missing is a Black Silk Lace Lingerie, a Silk robe to go with it and a glass of wine.

I especially like the aroma my body gives off from this fragrance when I follow the former part of the top paragraph.

When I want to be noticed but in an understated way I reach for my bottle of Black Pearls.

Im an ET fan. I never wore but I knew someone that did and it smelled nice on her. Spicy fruity sandalwood vanilla hey those are my favorite blends. My preference would be a light application.. Based on the reviews, I may have to try it on a cheapie purchase.

I greet this perfume with a resounding "Oh, dear!" Recently, I rediscovered an episode of the Nanny (90s TV comedy starring Fran Drescher) in which Elizabeth Taylor visits and shares a black pearl necklace with Fran to promote the Black Pearls fragrance. I thought, why not explore a memory? So I bought it.

The bottle was lovely (the pictures don't do it justice), but on first spritz I knew something was wrong. I don't even know how to describe the smell--like something fermented. Rotten peaches? Champagne, maybe? Whatever it was, it wasn't for me! It gave me a headache.

I managed to unload my bottle on a very nice new neighbor as a house-warming present (she was thrilled), and told her to pass it along through her female family members (she has many) if she didn't like it. I hope it works out for her!

pepper??? or something else,i like this one,good power on my skin,perhaps it's an old lady one ,but i am "an old lady" and what!!!!!

I like this perfume. But I have to be honest -- it is a bit old lady, though sometimes that's fun when I'm in a particular mood.
It is warm and reasonably friendly, though not discreet. It is in the Floral group, but I detect enough darker/spicier notes that I wouldn't really peg it as that from smelling it. The sandalwood, bergamot, and lotus are noticeable, but to me the white rose & waterlily are completely lost. It also has a distinct note of vanilla (which is one of my least favorite ingredients -- but that's just personal taste).
Definitely has good staying power; can become overwhelming if over-applied.

I like to wear this more 'mature' fragrance in a bit of an ironic way. Like when I feel like dressing more over-the-top and delightfully dramatic in a counter-culture sense, I love to wear Black Pearls.

I love this one. Cant get hold of this warm comforting scent in shops easily in the uk, along with the rubies/sapphires/emeralds collection, they are much better than White Diamonds (in my opinion anyway). Yet White Diamonds is still very much in the shops...

this is one of the most awful smelling perfumes, imo. its strong, and to me, smells like black licorice mixed with fragrant flowers. tried it at the store from a tester, couldn't wait to get home and wash it off. this is a headache inducer.

Black Pearls is for those who appreciate big and flamboyant florals. It is like an explosion of flowers. The bouquet is strong and at times intoxicating. The notes are not easy to break down but I will try to discern them. The fragrance opens with a joyful symphony of lotus, lilac, a hint of rose and a touch of spices. The next stage brings gardenia, jasmine and waterlily. Those heart notes bring heady floral almost cloying scent. It might be interaction with my skin but it does get a bit too strong for me especially in the hot weather. The heart notes show much better in the cooler months. Finally the whirlwind of flowers slows down to a more quite and subtle sandalwood, vanilla and peach.

This fragrance has incredible longevity. I apply only a touch in the morning and I still can feel it in the evening. I would not recommend it for young and innocent but it is well made perfume for someone who is into big florals. At times it reminds me of a glamorous movie from the past full of passion, gorgeous places, beautiful well-dressed ladies and handsome gentlemen. I enjoy watching it once in a while when I am in the mood for big and dramatic, just like I enjoy this perfume – once in a while.

Black Pearls is like a well seasoned steak,U cant pick out the seasonings U just have a delicious steak.THere is no jumping from note to note,it starts and stays delicious.All blended to perfection.THe lovly ending is smoky and only intensifies the spices and slight florals.The woody ending is very comforting and relaxing.The only way this wouldnt6 b called sexy,is if u just arent in the mood,cause it is sexy.

reminds me of dolce and gabbana the one.I don't ike either fragrance.

I have tried this when it first came out. There was something heavy in it that smelled bad when it was on my skin awhile. Chemistry is important with this one I think. Works for some but not all. It smells good from the bottle but you gotta get it on your skin to really know for sure. It could be used by a man since it's not girly at all. Poisonivyprince has an idea there. Black Pearl like the pirate ship. It's an enigma. I don't know what to make of it.

This one is very different from anything else I've ever tried or worn. Definitely an oriental or floral oriental; not a true floral by far. It opens immediately with a blast of peaches, lotus, sandalwood, vanilla and spices, with a hint of lilac. Within a few minutes, the amber and sandalwood come out a bit more for a while, and a soft powdery accord develops. Then eventually it mellows out a bit and turns a bit fresher and more floral towards the end, which is highly unusual. I'm thinking the lilac, jasmine and lotus notes are the strongest.

It's not my favorite fragrance in ET's line, but I'm fascinated by it because of its uniqueness. I would wear this as an autumn daytime fragrance, I believe...not so much a sexy fragrance (which I think her Passion and Diamonds and Rubies definitely are!), but a mellow, comfortable, and, as iMaverick said, a sensual scent. More akin to a cozy, romantic night at home, in front of a fireplace under a cashmere throw, as opposed to a night on the town.

I bought a bottle of this perfume at Marshalls a few months ago, for only $10 for the 3.3oz EdP. This fragrance is an inexpensive little luxury.

Black Pearls is elegant and sensual. The top notes are a heady balance of vanilla and spices, with a lot of powdery lotus to soften the spices.

As the top notes lift off, the spice fades, leaving soft florals, powder, and the lingering comfort of vanilla. The bergamot adds freshness and a shade of bitterness to the dry down as well, so the florals aren't overly strong or too bright. It's quite well-balanced, and becomes more so the longer it wears.

Black Pearls is a very feminine, soft, smooth and warm scent. I think this would be best for evening wear, and for cooler seasons.

love it. It goes on nice and the dry down is absolutely lovely. Spicy and sweet, floral and powdery all together. Just perfect. The dry down is peachy sweet honey and amber. Lovely and unique.

Sweet and heavy something in this doesn't sit right with me it is like bland and sweet and woodsy powdery not my cup of tea.

I absolutely love this scent! To me it is very sugary but in a way that is complementary to my tastes. It reminds me of sugar cookies. I just love this scent.

i like it,mature,elegant.but rare in shops.why?ohhh yes..people prefere most CD,Chanel so on...

I bought this scent online without actually smelling it (was attracted by the ingredients..and the price!) I use it in the evening in winter. It's not my favourite fragrance in the El.Taylor collection .The initial spicy scent is a real surprise - really sharp for my nose. I would have thought it was a perfume suitable for the older lady had the initial scent lingered longer. But it doesn't, thankfully for me. The perfume becomes warmer and the spicy base notes are delicate; thus the perfume improves as time goes by.

I don't agree with the floral description given to this scent - I would describe it as woody spicy due to its rather marked spicy elements.

Not quite sure about this. In my opinion, this is a very soft, dry, warm floral oriental with a bitter/sweet spiciness to it. The fruit notes seem more dry than juicy and the floral notes are delicate. I prefer the middle to base notes because the opening is sharp but that doesn't last. Otherwise the scent is smooth, soothing and well constructed. Not a loud scent but understated and elegant.

Wow! I bought my first also, just a day later. I have been resisting this one for a long time but took the plunge.

It really is an amazing scent and if it had a more chi-chi designer it would fly off the shelves and afficianados would crown it queen. Or king as this one could definitely be worn by a man.

I have to agree about the slightly bitter spice notes that meld with the sandal and florals and that just adds to the mesmerizing quality of the scent. Bitter is "in" and ET did it before anyone else. I am not 100% sure of the spices, but this has a ginger and nutmeg quality and that probably provides the bitter sensation. I do not get a leather at all with this one, but I could be wrong, I was late to appreciate the leather in Passion, too

It is indeed a pearl of a scent and the prices can't be beat.

Black Pearls lasts for over 6 hours so far) and the warmth of the day has made it bloom nicely on my skin.

I may need a back up bottle of this one.

I Bought My 1st Bottle Of This Today. And I Gotta Say Im In Love!

Its A Wonderful Aroma, I Get The Powdery Tone Of It. the Gardinia And Lilac Stand Out Pretty Good. The peach Is Very Subtle Almost Have to Look For It. I Can Find The Jasmine And Bergamot When I Close My Eyes And Sift Through The Fragrance.

The Bottle is Beautiful As Well. A golden Sea Shell Holding Up Its Namesake A Black Pearl.

Definatly One Of My Favorites From The Great Elizabeth Taylor! I Give It A Perfect 10!

Update: Yes Im A Guy And I Wear This :)!

I really wouldn't consider this a "floral" scent, but more of a straight up oriental. It strays away from its more heady floral creations in Elizabeth Taylor's line. Bottles of the EdP can be had for cheap under the 15 dollar mark.

Aside from the powerhouse floral-chypre of White Diamonds, Black Pearls is another great fragrance in terms of composition quality.

To me this is a smoky (at first), dark and powdery rose, creatively embellished with indiscernible ripe fruity notes--something like melon, and deep spicy notes. There is also a bitterness about it, which reminds me of something of a leather note.

The piece-de-resistance is definitely the base notes, which smells of amber, musk and elegant woody notes.

The EdP is remarkable, although the bitterness of the scent can really assert itself, if not the powdery notes.

There is a parfum version--rare, beautiful bottle, but still can be had for cheap. You just need a little patience and need to hunt around a little. The parfum is the true expression of the scent, but not necessarily stronger. The floral nuances can be smelled better, and not quite so shocking as the EdP. Both versions have the same longevity and emits a soft aura.

They are not strong fragrances, per se, but they are full bodied and hovers close to the skin--a true sensual fragrance. It's probably not as popular as it deserves, but it is most undoubtedly an elegant and beautiful perfume.

I really like this scent. I find it so soft and VERY relaxing.... A scent I can even wear to bed, which is pretty amazing:)

I love Elizabeth Taylors Black Pearls.This is a lovely soft and alluring scent. Your guy will love it too.

I found a bottle of this at Ross and decided to buy it "scent untested" since it was a heck of a deal. I shouldn't have. It doesn't smell good on me at all. The smell reminds me of Tic Tac breath mints combined with an old antique odor. Not a good mix. Maybe this would smell nice on somebody else.

This sounds yummy- and I want to try it-but I can't find Black Pearls anywhere. Usually, the stores which carry Elizabeth Taylor have Passion and White Diamonds.

I like the bottle and the smell. It's soft vanilla with some spicy mixed in. I like it better than her white Diamonds. Why you ask? this one is more modern, less strong and not so mature.