La communauté r/fragrance considère Bvlgari Black comme un classique culte très apprécié, particulièrement la formulation originale des années 1990 avec son caractère distinctif de vanille sombre et de caoutchouc brûlé. Bien que discontinué et difficile à remplacer, les fans restent passionnés par ce parfum et recherchent activement des alternatives ou accumulent les bouteilles restantes, bien que la plupart des dupes suggérés déçoivent comparés à l'original.
Positif
Unique dark vanilla with burnt rubber/smoky character that's memorable and distinctive
Iconic 1990s-2000s formulation highly beloved by devoted fans
Good longevity on skin despite moderate projection
Affordable alternatives like Perry Ellis 360 White available for discontinued fragrance
Négatif
Discontinued fragrance with no current production; recent formulations significantly diminished
Questions fréquentes
What's the difference between Dark Ride and Black?+
Dark Ride is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Xyrena (2015) dominated by Ozonic accords. Black is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bvlgari (1998) leaning on Leather accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.
By community rating, Dark Ride scores 3.73/5 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.
Do Dark Ride and Black smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Black: La communauté r/fragrance considère Bvlgari Black comme un classique culte très apprécié, particulièrement la formulation originale des années 1990 avec son caractère distinctif de vanille sombre et de caoutchouc brûlé.
Which lasts longer, Dark Ride or Black?+
Black: Good longevity on skin despite moderate projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Dark Ride vs Black?+
Dark Ride scores highest for summer wear; Black scores highest for fall wear. Dark Ride leans evening, Black leans evening.
Weak projection and sillage despite decent wear time
Most suggested dupes fail to capture the original magic
Polarizing scent profile (burnt tire/rubber note not for everyone)
