Bvlgari Black by Bvlgari Cologne/Fragrance Review (1998)

[trencher7]

Tried this yesterday and it really does smell like a rubber tire.

[heinerbruggner]

Dont it reminds the JPG Le Male?

[martinaee]

Tea. Notes. Are. Awesome. In. Fragrances.

Bvlgari is quickly becoming my all around favorite designer fragrance house. Marc will you ever review Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir?

[namo730]

this was not good, it smells like tires...i hated it.

[ryanneuman1]

in you guys opinions, which would you recommend to me more.. Bvlgari Black, Bvlgari Pour Homme, or Bvlgari Extreme? im used to Bvlgari Pour homme and my favorite at the moment is Extreme. would you recommend Black over Pour homme or extreme?

[ItsMe2609]

i love this fragrance.....

[PawelLopatka]

Menardo is a genius. you rule.

[schnappikrokodil89]

I just bought a bottle today because I'm paranoid about it being discontinued.

My favorite fragrance and one of my favorite bottle designs.

Annick Menardo is one of my favorite perfumers too.

perfect, flawless, etc.

[SoccerShoos]

Can a 15 year old wear this?

[schnappikrokodil89]

@SoccerShoos A 15 year old could wear it, depending on the 15 year old. I would suggest it for someone older, though.

but I wore Opium when I was 15, which most would never recommend it for a 15 year old.

[aspire5583wxmi]

just purchased this today and the smell is really good.

[SyyncreBot]

What better place to share this info then on the FragranceGuru's video of the scent.

Bot is loking forward to a response and thanks the youtube member for sharing it.

[SyyncreBot]

Part2: "Should I expect black, or any other fragrance to possibly become discontinued? This may seem silly, but when something you wear everyday becomes a part of you and who you are..it suddenly seems relevant again.

Thank you for your time, --lifetime fan"

[SyyncreBot]

Part 1:

" Dear Bvlgari, I have been a big fan of Bvlgari for years now. I use the original pour homme, and it has been a signature of mine since I was young. I just recently discovered Bvlgari Black and also really enjoy it. While checking out your website though, I discovered that you do not have Bvlgari black on sale in the French, or international site anymore. Is it just in the UK, or USA as well. This concerns me because I thought Bvlgari NEVER discontinued ANY of their fragrances."

[SyyncreBot]

Bot just received this quote in a PM from another user. It is a message sent to the Bvlgari Company in a recent dispute over its discontinuation of Black within the US and UK. Bot wanted to share...

[coatlicue2012]

Marc fragrances are definately an expression of art...for sure! You hit that on the nail. Keep 'em coming "Duke of Scents"...lol. Marc that really should be your new YouTube handle.

[bodrulm1]

Hey Marc, it seems your fears have come true. Here in the UK Bvlgari Black has been discontinued and a quick google search shows it's becoming more and more difficult to obtain in many countries around the world. There aren't many available on ebay either.

I'm late to the game and got a small 5ml bottle on the way, but gonna be annoyed if I enjoy it!

[SuperVrum]

another fantastic review, Mark. thank you.

[ninjabutt98]

I don't care much for the vanilla note, but the dry down pushes that aside and leaves me with an extremely classy, warm, and deep scent.

[FashionablyGREAT]

I just put this on for the first time and I hope I didnt spray too much. I sprayed two on the neck and then one on the back of the neck, 1 on each inner elbow and one on the rist

[Humanfactor7]

Excellent review, thanks Canadian brother.

[Prophecy23JC]

Great review, Mark. Well done, brother. Really enjoyed it.

[JUELZZZ876]

seems like i need to try this then man

[lovesskiingpow]

dude great review, would have totally missed out on this juice had I never checked out and enjoyed this review so much. The stuff smells great Im satisfied, thanks for the info, peace man

[jaironhoward]

Out of everything that I own, this is my favorite frag. I don't own many, but I have some: L'Eau D'Issey, Lacoste Essential, YSL La Nuit De L'Homme, D&G Pour Homme, Versace Man Eau Fraiche, to name a few.

But BB is my fav... So far. Great review Marc. I figured that this would be one that you liked... I actually see this as being wearable almost anytime... almost... definitely fall and winter but maybe spring or when it's not scorching outside...

GREAT VID!!!

[robes08]

@jaironhoward thanks for writing , yea this one was a no brainer for me once I smelled it for the first time

[dasyck1]

@robes08 I just purchased this cologne, it came in today. But my bottle has the twist top. Should I contact the seller? It was an online buy. Do you think I got an old bottle?

[EffervescentFire]

I love this one and I'm a woman. It smells a little manly to me but not too manly and I like it on me. Honestly the smell reminds me of shoes. Like a nice Italian leather shoe with a vanillic rubber soul. It also smells pretty urban in my opinion.

Unfortunately as a college student I can't afford to buy it because I don't have disposable income.... but as soon as I do, this is what I will buy!

[sahilniyazi]

marc do you know the bvlgari house is launching or i guess have launched a new men's frag... BVLGARI MAN..hope you get your hands on it and try.. great review as always

[sahilniyazi]

you are a true satan in the art of tempting humans to try new fragrances!!!!

great review as always

kudos

[SpankIEkzs]

U`r right about that packaging thing !! Absolutely right !!!

It`s lovely...

[jreily88]

Just got a sample of this and holy shit, it really does smell like rubber! In fact, it kind of reminds me of when I was working for my dad in his automotive repair shop. I mean, you have the rubber and even a little oil or grease tinge, and the vanilla from the air fresheners we used in the bathrooms. Very nice in my opinion.

[XnegropleaseX]

Bought this last night because of your review. got compliments all night. good stuff my man.

[REDSOX847]

Great review Marc!

speaking of Canadian,,, hope you'll be supporting the Habbies tonight!!

[robes08]

@REDSOX847 Woop Woop

[BNOVA]

Hey Marc have you tried Bvlgari BLV? The Bottle is nice as well. Good review.

[JRWRlTER]

Rubber Vanilla Tea :) An awesome combination! Bvlgari Black is awesome! I also made the hot tea aroma comparison, great minds think alike!

[jsetters84]

I remember I blind bought this a few years ago and was so disgusted with the rubber smell, I gave it away to a friend. I seem to be one of the few that dis-likes this though.

[MyMickers]

This is one that I have to get. A harley has recently been added to my wish list. I keep telling Amanda that I want one for our wedding gift. I don't think she really agrees, lol.

[PorcelainChina]

this fragrance is being discontinued in many countries, but thankfully its staying here in the US! (I emailed the company itself) i was so ready to buy several bottles but good thing that can wait

[speedpenguin01]

Hey Marc!

Thanks for this review! Been looking for reviews on this cologne, quite interesting and going to have to hung it down.

Love your "new" rating scale system.

[CutlassSupremeSL]

One of my favorite frags to wear. Great video Marc glad you got around to this one.

[Rickaka1]

I'm surprised that you love the bottle, it's so chlicé....

[slotback67]

@Rickaka1 how the hell is it cliche when its so original that nobody else has done one like it??

[CutlassSupremeSL]

@slotback67 Agreed

[Rickaka1]

@slotback67 I dont mean cliche as in ''this is the 100th bottle with this design''. Maybe cliche isn't the best word to describe my opinion. I don't know how to explain it exactly but it comes down to this: I don't hate the bottle, but i dont think it's very unique like:''this is a real eye catcher in my collection''.

[WarmProp]

First time I smelled this, I laughed out loud. The fresh blast of rubber is awesome. The rubber is not the whole story though.

This is definately a frag for a strong character, gender irrelevant.

Signature scent for anyone who wears a rubber suit, cape and fights crime.

I'm just glad it's out there, hopefully it won't get discountinued just for arts sakes.

[grgfourtinas]

marc , next time can you tell us what season you would recomend the fragrence.

[grgfourtinas]

@grgfourtinas ohhh never mind this comment lol i wrote it 2 soon

[robes08]

@grgfourtinas I always do !!! You guys are missing everything today lol check it out at 9:48

[ulqiora44]

@robes08 lol

[whocaresNOBODYCARES]

@grgfourtinas he said winter fall at the end to wear it for cool weather

[Kerosenetrewthe]

This one is on my wishlist. Awesome scent. I get a bright new tire smell also and actually vanilla right off the bat.

This frag is a smoky, Harley dude eating a vanilla soft-serve ice cream cone.

[BrandSelection]

You forgot the "How many sprays and wears?" section. Hope to by it soon!

[robes08]

@BrandSelection 3:50 , guessed you just missed it

[BrandSelection]

@robes08 sry i missed it, *How embarrassing!* Anyway great review Marc!!! All i need now is a Harley and a bottle of Blvgari Black, OH!!! and my motorcycle licence, lol!!!

[lol123rofl123]

@BrandSelection So are you saying he doesn't say it @3:50 ??

[Kerosenetrewthe]

@BrandSelection Two on the neck and two the arms and he's set! haha

[pigasus27]

Congrats on the new bike! Bvlgari Black is definitely interesting. Not for the timid. Thumbs up!

[robes08]

@pigasus27 I wish I bought a new harley Will, it's only me closing my eyes and wishing I had one in the driveway, but def. black does make me think of one

[pigasus27]

@robes08 Oh. Now I understand. Thanks!

[LolatMut]

i gotta go sample this.

thanks for the videos Marc.

[CutlassSupremeSL]

@LolatMut yes u do!

[ratatatism]

Hey marc, great review. I wonder why Annick Ménardo wasn't chosen to do a fragrance for Frederic Malle...

[robes08]

@ratatatism I'll ask him next time I see him lol

[phoenix1307]

This is legendary, everytime I watch a review of Black, I wonder why I haven't bought a bottle yet.

[CutlassSupremeSL]

@phoenix1307 GO buy it!

[r0bdigz]

Probably the best of the Bvlgari line. Really not a huge fan of the house though.