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Bvlgari

Black

1998 · Unisex · Animalic & Leather

Black by Bvlgari was launched in 1998, an animalic & leather fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by leather, vanilla and powdery. Key notes: Sandalwood, Cedar and Jasmine.

At a glance

Dominant accordsleather, vanilla, powdery
Key notesSandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine
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Accord profile

leather17%vanilla14%powdery12%animalic12%woody11%amber9%musky8%smoky8%green8%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Launched in 1998, Bvlgari Black is a unisex oriental woody that opens with green tea, bergamot, and a whisper of rose. The top is bright yet slightly bitter, a prelude to the darker heart of sandalwood, cedar, and jasmine. As it settles, the base reveals a tarry leather wrapped in vanilla, amber, musk, and oakmoss — a smoky, rubbery signature that made this scent a cult classic.

The leather accord dominates (100%), but it's the interplay with vanilla (86%) and powdery (73%) facets that gives Black its distinctive push-pull. Animalic and woody nuances add depth, making it ideal for collectors who appreciate unconventional, gender-fluid compositions. It suits cool weather and evening wear, though its bold character can be worn year-round by those who favor statement fragrances. A must-try for fans of leather and smoky-sweet orientals.

中文簡介

寶格麗黑茶(Bvlgari Black)1998年推出,屬東方木質調,男女皆宜。前調以綠茶、佛手柑與玫瑰揭開序幕,清新中帶微苦;中調檀香、雪松與茉莉交織,散發溫潤木質花香;基調皮革、香草、琥珀、麝香與橡苔,營造煙燻、橡膠感的標誌性氣息。皮革主導(100%),香草(86%)與粉感(73%)平衡出獨特張力,動物感與木質調增添層次。適合追求個性、中性香水的收藏家,秋冬或夜晚使用尤佳,亦是皮革與煙燻甜香愛好者的必試之作。

Reference data

HouseBvlgari
NameBlack
Launched1998
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyAnimalic & Leather
Notes recorded11
Accords9

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Black?

Black by Bvlgari: top notes are Green Tea, Bergamot and Rose; heart notes are Sandalwood, Cedar and Jasmine; base notes are Leather, Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Oakmoss.

What accords does Black have?

The dominant accords recorded for Black are leather (100.0%); vanilla (85.6%); powdery (73.2%); animalic (72.9%); woody (66.2%).

When was Black launched?

Black by Bvlgari was first released in 1998.

What does Black smell like?

Black is recorded as a animalic & leather fragrance, centred on Sandalwood, Cedar and Jasmine.

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