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I'm new to fragrances but BB is my absolute favorite thus far. I loved it's smoky aura and tamed sweetness. If you liked BB best as your non-niche frag, what else did like liked almost as much? I hope to get ideas of which scents to test next.
I'm sure I will like Body Kouros as well, but I'm afraid it'll be too sweet for me. Since I only wear cologne to school, strong sweet stuff would probably offend many of my classmates since my classrooms are packed with 100+ students.
Any ideas? Thanks.

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I am not a great fan of BB; but I would recommend Le Labo Patchouli 24 and SMN Nostalgia for variations of the "rubber" theme.

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Bulgari Black = Gucci Pour Homme = Comme de Garcons 2 Man...in my opinion

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Lonestar Memories

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I've had to separate my bottles of Bvlgari Black and Gaultier2. They frequently get into fights as to which one I love the best .
For something kinda similar to BB, seek out Perry Ellis 360 Black. It's similar, and can be obtained on the cheap.

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I Love B Black! Totally evil fragrance!
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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 Bulgari Black = Gucci Pour Homme How????
The smell of burned PVC rubber from the sex stores(Black) smells like Incense & Pencil Shavings(Pour Homme)?

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Bulgari Black was one I tested today. Came across very weak for me, both on the test card and on the skin. Disappointed in that I was expecting better things with this scent. Will test it again to be sure.
As a choice for you to try, maybe Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme.

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Originally Posted by yonggoh How???? Personal taste. There are some comparisons that I don't understand either , but then I just remember that my tastes are kind of funky too.
- Rich

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I dunno... I never got the "rubber" note from BB per se, but I understand how some people can construe it as such. To me, it's more of a dark, smoky tea note with a powdery, subtle vanilla/benzoin sweetness and just a hint of woods. Even though it's celebrating it's 9th birthday this year, the fragrance is still every bit as avant-garde it was when it was new.
I'll second Perry Ellis 360 Black as a recommendation, but I don't think it shares as much similarity to Bulgari Black as many report. 360 Black is dark and fruity, with a sweet woodsy drydown, and remains subtle throughout its evolution. I think it's one of the best frags of 2006, and is often overlooked. Keep an eye out for it at TJ Maxx, where it can be had for dirt cheap.

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You cannot miss out on Lolita Lempicka au masculin if you really like Bulgari black....i think LLau is just less smoky and has a tinge of more vanilla in it....Try it...

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