Bvlgari Black: released in 1998, leather, vanilla and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Bvlgari Black dupe we found is Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite Dead Sexy — 83% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Bvlgari Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Bvlgari Black | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite Dead Sexy | 83% | about $40* (−73%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Prada Luna Rossa Black | 78% | about $65* (−57%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano | 72% | about $150* | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Jacques Bogart Bogart CityTower | 68% | about $25* (−83%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Chopard 1927 Vintage Edition | 65% | about $45* (−70%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Captures the moody, dark vanilla and woody character of Bvlgari Black with a similarly intimate and mysterious presence.
It shares its woody, vanilla and powdery accords with Bvlgari Black, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 683 community ratings.
Offers a modern, refined take on the powdery leather and amber profile found in Bvlgari Black, leaning slightly more polished.
It shares its amber, musky and powdery accords with Bvlgari Black, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,452 community ratings.
Evokes the smoky, resinous depth of Bvlgari Black through a sophisticated blend of tobacco and vanilla that feels similarly grounded.
It shares its woody, leather and vanilla accords with Bvlgari Black, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,136 community ratings.
Provides a bold, woody, and slightly metallic experience that shares the urban, industrial spirit of Bvlgari Black.
It shares its amber, musky and smoky accords with Bvlgari Black, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 276 community ratings.
Leans into the leathery, aromatic territory of Bvlgari Black with a vintage-inspired edge that feels familiar to fans of the original.
It shares its amber and leather accords with Bvlgari Black, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 98 community ratings.
Jacques Bogart Bogart CityTower, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Bvlgari Black.
Jacques Bogart Bogart CityTower, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Bvlgari Black.
Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite Dead Sexy, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite Dead Sexy saves you about $160 a year against Bvlgari Black. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Jacques Bogart Bogart CityTower comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Bvlgari Black notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.