introducing our debut collection, black iv.

 BLACK IV celebrates the multifaceted experience of being Black in academia through three distinct fragrances. Each scent tells a powerful story of belonging, authenticity, and joy—themes that resonate deeply within our community.

city on a hill

Citrus and myrrh announce you. Jasmine leads, cedar lingers—grounded, undeniable.

This fragrance doesn't ask permission; it declares that you've always belonged at the summit.

“This school has always been a dream of mine and my family’s… I wanted to meet different people, and I just wanted to see what it had.”

DIONNE

“Somehow, the last day the applications were due, I was like, you know, I have this fee waiver. Let me go ahead and apply. And now I’m here.”

JAI

in not of

Deceptive cantaloupe. Truth in jasmine and rose. A base of amber, violet, and wood—undeniably you.

They offered sweetness as distraction, but you inherited clarity that was always yours to claim.

“You could be in a place and not be able to see yourself in it. That’s one of the things I’ve had a hard time with here."

SAIDA

“This school has resources for a very specific population… It was a bit disappointing to see what all was available to me.”

CURNEISHA

“Just because you are present doesn’t mean that you’re accepted. That contrast has been quite harsh this year.”

TAYLOR

JUNA

Cantaloupe and lemon kiss your skin. Joy blooms in rose and pineapple. Amber holds you—soft, sure, seen.

Juna isn't just a fragrance; it's the embodiment of joy as resistance, of connection as birthright.

“Being Black and being joyful is an act of resistance… I’ve centered Blackness through friends, art, food—making space for myself here.”

TAYLOR

“Building community has been amazing and beautiful. I’ve had so much fun and joy with just the people here—going on trips, getting dinner.”

IMANI

“When it comes to joy, I tend to do things that make me feel centered... I make sure I have time for each of those things throughout each week, and sometimes each day.”

SYLVIA

BLACK IV was made for us.
But it’s built with you.

Your support brings this vision to life and makes space for Black stories in scent.
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