Hey Posse Peeps. Let’s talk about SJP’s latest release, late last year and in time for Christmas. It was all over our local chemist and under AU$10 for 30ml. I know, right! Lovely Noir has arrived. The checkout chick after ringing up my purchase said, “Did you know Sarah Jessica Parker’s new perfume is now under 10 bucks and it’s banging.” Then she pointed to a chocolate and gold box that looked WAY more luxurious than 10 bucks worth and I reached out and grabbed one. We’ve all had some good luck with SJP frags, the original Lovely is still close at hand. As are Stash and Stash Unspoken. Stash Unspoken sits happily in my Grab Tray and gets a lot of love.
Lovely Noir by Sarah Jessica Parker 2025
Notes include:
Top: Pear, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine
Heart: Benzoin, Sandalwood, Peony
Base: Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver
This is gourmand. Straight out of the gate it’s a chocolate covered crackling caramel amber with patchouli depths.
Pear, Mandarin, Jasmine? Nope. Peony. What the…?
Sweet creamy chocolate amber. Do you remember Guess by Marciano? Morn to Dusk by Eau d’Italie? Add just a hint of chocolate and you’re definitely in the ballpark. Super rich, sweet and luscious. It stays at the same level for hours without being completely linear.
To be totally honest, in my minds eye this is not what I expect myself to love. I don’t LOVE it. Not even sure it will get any wear after the few to write about it. Lovely Noir IS super satisfying though, more-ish and fabulously disgusting. If you want to scratch the gourmand itch without hitting BR54 or fragrant synonyms then this could definitely fit the bill.
Let’s also enjoy that it’s practically free.
Would you? Have you? Could you Lovely Noir?
Portia x
What a strange and wonderful bargain. Do you think SJP is still involved in the makeup of the perfumes?
I tried Lovely back in the day and read Chandler Burr’s book about it. She’s an interesting woman.