The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Black Pearl is a Kenooz fragrance composed by Landi. Its name points to Qatar's pearl-diving legacy, an image of rarity, depth, and something valuable hidden beneath the surface. The composition carries that association through a vivid meeting of fruit, spice, floral richness, smoke, and oud. Strawberry and raspberry lend the opening a polished red fruit character, while black pepper, coriander, cinnamon, and saffron sharpen it. Jasmine and rose bring a floral heart, and the base moves toward resinous smoke, leather, woods, and musk.
What makes Black Pearl distinctive is the way its sparkling fruit and its increasingly serious base share the same space. Berries give the opening color, but pepper, saffron, and cinnamon keep it from turning simple. Jasmine and rose soften the tension without making the composition feel innocent. Beneath them, smoke, frankincense, oud, leather, sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, and musk create a darker register. The result feels layered rather than loud, with each material contributing to a sense of depth and continuity across the wear.
The evolution
Black Pearl begins with a brisk burst of strawberry, raspberry, bergamot, black pepper, coriander, cinnamon, and saffron. The fruit gives the first impression brightness, while the pepper and spices pull it toward something warmer and more deliberate. As the opening settles, jasmine and rose move into focus, adding a floral softness that never becomes completely sweet. Then the composition turns darker. Smoke and frankincense bring a resinous haze, while oud, sandalwood, cedarwood, leather, vetiver, ambergris, and musk form a woody base with a faint mineral warmth. The final impression is less about a single note than the trace it leaves: polished wood, soft smoke, skin warmth, and a hint of leather.
Cultural impact
Black Pearl draws on a long heritage of Arabian perfumery while reaching for a contemporary, cosmopolitan feel. The composition places fruit, floral materials, spices, oud, leather, and resins together in a single frame, creating a scent that feels both traditional and current. It reads as a unisex composition, one that doesn't lean heavily toward either masculine or feminine associations, instead offering a balanced character that lets the wearer decide how to wear it. The use of oud, smoke, and leather ties it to a recognizably Arabian tradition, while the bright fruit and polished florals give it a modern, international sensibility.
The House
KenoozKenooz is a Qatari fragrance house shaped by Arabic scent culture and contemporary composition. The name means “treasures” in Arabic, a fitting choice for a brand that presents perfumery as both personal expression and a carefully crafted signature. Its collection spans oud-led compositions, leather accords, bright citrus, floral scents, and layered sweet fragrances. Desert Roses, Black Pearl, Sahara Leather, and Secret Room reveal a broad exploration of materials and moods, while newer releases such as Il Maestro, Citrus & Sun, Floressa, and Fiamma show the house continuing to develop its contemporary range. Kenooz also operates as a UAE-based fragrance manufacturer offering bulk production, private-label services, and custom fragrance development. This dual role brings its own-store creations together with business-to-business expertise, allowing the brand’s public identity and production capabilities to inform one another.
The Creator
Arturetto LandiLandi favors a clean, linear construction that highlights a single theme before introducing supporting layers. He often begins with a bright top—Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, or Calabrian orange—then anchors the heart with aromatic herbs or soft florals.
