Bvlgari
Black
“Green tea, bergamot, and rose over rubber leather — Bvlgari's 1998 cult oddball, hunted vintage.”
The take
What works
- ●Smoky leather-tea-rose urban masterpiece from 1998
- ●Hunted vintage unisex with cult status
Trade-offs
- ●Polarizing — not blind-buy territory
- ●Reads too masculine for some feminine wearers
Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
When to wear
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
You might also like
Different scent, similar vibe
Shalimar
Guerlain
Dior Fahrenheit
Dior
Givenchy Pi EDT
Givenchy
Creed Aventus
Creed
Hypnotic Poison
Dior
JPG Le Male EDT
Jean Paul Gaultier
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Tom Ford
Tom Ford Black Orchid
Tom Ford
Burberry London for Men EDT
Burberry
A*Men
Mugler
Bleu de Chanel EDT
Chanel
Angel
Mugler
Dior Homme Intense EDP
Dior
Terre d'Hermès EDT
Hermès
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
Issey Miyake
Alien
Mugler
Un Jardin sur le Nil
Hermès
YSL La Nuit de L'Homme EDT
Yves Saint Laurent
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Black smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Prada Prada Luna Rossa Black (61%), Tom Ford Eau d'Ombré Leather (58%), Lattafa Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold (56%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.
How long does Black last?
4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity at 59/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Black?
Strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning.
Is Black worth it?
At this price, yes for this tier. Smoky leather-tea-rose urban masterpiece from 1998. Hunted vintage unisex with cult status.
Details
- Perfumer
- Annick Menardo