Vintage Black Pearls Perfume by Elizabeth Taylor 0.25 oz (7.5ml) Pure Parfum Splash 1990s Formula and Box. The box was sealed with cellophane and was only removed to take a photo of the bottle. I just tested the perfume and it smells very good and is wearable, it has not turned. The bottle is full. It is classified as a fresh fruity floral-oriental fragrance for women. The perfume was launched in 1996. Top notes: peach, gardenia and bergamot Middle notes: water lily, white rose and lotus Base notes: amber, sandalwood and musk Unlike its predecessor White Diamonds, Black Pearls proved to be unsuccessful and was discontinued.