3
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Nirvana Black
feminine
Created by Pierre Negrin
Nirvana Black by Elizabeth and James is a Woody fragrance for women and men. Nirvana Black was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Negrin. Twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen launch a fashion brand named Elizabeth and James after their remaining siblings, which presents two dynamic, contradictory personalities merged into an outstanding balance - "Elizabeth’s uptown sophistication and feminine detail is paired with James’ laidback, downtown edge and masculine tailoring." They are launching two new fragrances under this brand - Nirvana White and Nirvana Black. Both perfumes are described as sensual, edgy and mysterious. Nirvana Black is a woody fragrance, dark and somewhat masculine although intended for both genders. It is created by perfumer Pierre Negrin. The fragrance is built around accords of violet, sandalwood and vanilla. Bottle design strives for simplicity, sensuality, luxury and modern but not too modern look. The fragrances are available as 30 and 50 ml Eau de Parfum with additional mini rollerball edition.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
93%
Win
22%
Spr
16%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
48%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
Single layer composition with community-voted intensity.
User Ratings
2,137 votes
4.09
Love it
94144%
Like it
78637%
OK
1045%
Dislike
28413%
Hate it
221%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 31 community opinions from Reddit
7.2
/ 10 community score
Nirvana Black is a highly cherished discontinued fragrance that inspired strong loyalty and nostalgia among community members. While the original is difficult and expensive to source, the community has identified several affordable alternatives like Lake & Skye Midnight 07 and Rosa Noir by Mor that capture similar sandalwood and warm notes. Caution is advised when purchasing second-hand due to authenticity concerns.
Strengths
- Beloved signature scent with strong nostalgic appeal
- Distinctive sandalwood and warm notes that stand out
- Multiple affordable dupes available (Lake & Skye Midnight 07, Kayali Velvet Santal, Rosa Noir by Mor)
Weaknesses
- Discontinued, making original bottles hard to find and expensive ($200+)
- Second-hand bottles from resale sites often smell off or may be inauthentic
- No perfect dupe exists, only similar alternatives in the same fragrance family
Best for
Signature scent for personal identityEvening wearCooler seasons and colder weather
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
