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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumers
Black Vanilla Absolute
feminine
Black Vanilla Absolute by Perry Ellis is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Black Vanilla Absolute was launched in 2015. Top notes are Vanilla Absolute and Rum; middle note is Agarwood (Oud); base notes are White Tobacco and Black Amber.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
31%
Spr
9%
Sum
98%
Fall
Day & Night
56%
Day
93%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
699 votes
4.38
Love it
38956%
Like it
24535%
OK
162%
Dislike
436%
Hate it
61%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 45 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Black Vanilla Absolute is appreciated by the r/fragrance community for its sweet, boozy vanilla scent at an accessible price, making it a good budget alternative to pricier vanilla fragrances like Spirituese Double Vanille. However, the fragrance is consistently criticized for weak longevity and projection, lasting only 1-2 hours, and the line's discontinuation limits availability.
Strengths
- Sweet, boozy vanilla profile with cozy character
- Affordable price point compared to similar fragrances
- Pleasant scent that receives compliments
Weaknesses
- Poor longevity and projection (lasts 1-2 hours)
- Line has been discontinued
- Requires frequent reapplication
Best for
Close-to-skin wearCozy indoor settingsBudget-conscious vanilla lovers
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
