Black

Black, a Smoky Tea and Leather Icon

Black was ahead of its time, a minimalist blend of tea, rubber, and leather that quietly became a legend. Our version keeps that unusual, comforting feel, opening with bergamot and smoky tea before settling into a soft leather, musk, and vanilla base.

The Story Behind the Scent

Bvlgari released Black as something genuinely different, a perfume built around the smell of warm rubber and Lapsang style smoky tea. Where most scents chased flowers or fruit, this one felt urban and modern, like warm tyres on a city street softened by a cup of tea.

That strangeness is exactly why people fell for it. It is understated, cosy, and endlessly wearable, the sort of scent that becomes a signature. Since Bvlgari retired it, prices for the original have climbed. Our interpretation keeps that smoky tea and leather idea alive at a sensible price.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original has been discontinued and is now a sought after collector’s scent. Here is how our version compares.

Who It’s For

This is for someone who wants a scent that stands apart. Calm, smoky, and comforting, it suits everyday wear in any season and reads well on both men and women.

Notes

Top notes: Bergamot, Green Tea

Heart notes: Rose, Jasmine, Cedar

Base notes: Leather, Musk, Amber, Vanilla

How it Smells

It opens with bergamot and smoky black tea, warm and slightly dry, with a soft rubbery note that feels oddly comforting.

The heart adds a whisper of rose and jasmine over cedar, keeping the tea from feeling flat and giving it a gentle lift.

The base is soft leather, musk, amber, and vanilla, a warm, cosy landing that stays close to the skin for hours.

Common Questions

What does Black smell like?
It is a smoky tea and leather scent. Bergamot and black tea open it, a light floral heart follows, and a soft leather, musk, and vanilla base makes it warm and comforting.

Is the original still available?
Bvlgari Black has been discontinued and is now hard to find at retail. Our interpretation brings the scent back within reach.

Is this the same as the Bvlgari original?
No. This is our own interpretation made to capture the feel of the original. It is not produced by or affiliated with Bvlgari.

How long does it last?
Built at up to 40% perfume oil, it lasts noticeably longer than the original eau de toilette.

What size is the bottle?
You can choose between 50 ml and 100 ml, both made in the EU as an eau de parfum concentration.

Is it for men or women?
Both. Its calm, smoky character is comfortably unisex.

Disclaimer

Black and Bvlgari are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Parfumour is not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by Bvlgari. Our fragrance is an independent interpretation inspired by the original, created to evoke a similar scent experience. All trademark names are used for descriptive and comparison purposes only.