Question 1

What's the difference between Barbara and Black?

Accepted Answer

Barbara is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Esther P (2013) dominated by Powdery accords. Black is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bvlgari (1998) leaning on Leather accords. They share 3 accords: Powdery, Musky, Animalic.

Question 2

Which is better, Barbara or Black?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Barbara scores 4.14/5 vs Black at 4.12/5. Black's standout strength: Unique dark vanilla with burnt rubber/smoky character that's memorable and distinctive. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Barbara and Black smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Powdery, Musky, Animalic, Jasmine, Musk. Black: La comunidad de r/fragrance considera a Bvlgari Black como un clásico de culto muy respetado, especialmente la formulación original de los años 90 con su distintivo carácter de vainilla oscura y caucho quemado.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Barbara or Black?

Accepted Answer

Black: Good longevity on skin despite moderate projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Barbara vs Black?

Accepted Answer

Barbara scores highest for spring wear; Black scores highest for fall wear. Barbara leans daytime, Black leans evening.

Barbara vs Black

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (2)

Exclusivas de Barbara (6)

Exclusivas de Black (9)

Acordes compartidos (3)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Black

Positivo

Negativo

Atributo	Barbara	Black
Marca	Esther P	Bvlgari
Año	2013	1998
Valoración	4.14	4.12
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	8	11