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Bvlgari

Bvlgari Black

Perfumer: Annick Ménardo

1998UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10
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Bvlgari Black is a discontinued unisex fragrance with a dark, sweet, spicy and smoky character, shaped by leather and wood.

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How does it perform?

From 410 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Synthetic
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery
  7. Resinous
  8. Smoky

What does Bvlgari Black smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and daily wear get a fair share too. Most voters read it as masculine, but a good number call it feminine.

It opens with bergamot and green tea for a light freshness. In the heart, sandalwood, cedar and jasmine build a woody ground. Amber, musk, vanilla and leather dominate the base, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a powdery, resinous warmth. QueenB Gray Oud and Azya Jalua have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Green tea
  2. First hours

    • Sandalwood
    • Cedar
    • Jasmine
  3. Towards evening

    • Amber
    • Musk
    • Vanilla

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 37%
    Autumn
  • 32%
    Winter
  • 22%
    Spring
  • 10%
    Summer
  • Evening
    24%
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Daytime
    17%
  • Office
    15%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026