Black Star

Edit, 2024: For those who wanted to try Black Star and never got the chance, get Burberry Brit EDT! (Spoken as a long term Black Star wearer who still has a bottle to compare) I tested Burberry Brit, both the EDT and EDP. The EDT is almost exactly like Black Star and perhaps some would not be able to tell the difference, which is a slight almond addition in the burberry, and that's all. Other than that I would 100% think I'm wearing Black Star. The almond is a little stronger in the EDP so although its so similar, EDT was more exact. Original review 2022: You definitely need this one to settle before you judge it. I remember smelling and spraying it in-store in 2012 and thinking it was unpleasant and generic. But i gave it another go when I heard it was discontinued. I ordered some tester bottles and was able to see what it was like wearing it, and I loved it. Maybe I just haven't tried the right perfumes but I have never smelled anything like it. It smells very feminine and sweet and comforting, and it's definitely the blackcurrant + vanilla + pear + dark chocolate that are most notable- the dark chocolate is stronger in cold weather but the fragrance is good for all seasons. Overall I'd say it is a sweet fruity floral, and very warm and cosy. Unfortunately as it's discontinued, what limited stock is available now does not last very long, and the colour is now faded (apparently it faded very fast soon after manufacturing). I will always hope Avril will decide to get this fragrance up and running again but I highly doubt it.

Black star is a very pretty (if not unique)floral fruity, that is my personal favorite of her scents. First the bottle is very striking. An eye catching color, the spiky metal collar and the onyx looking cap manage, in essence, to combine femininity, power and rock chick chic...which I think sums up Avril Lavigne's image. Although the perfume itself is reminiscent of many floral fruity celebrity scents and doesn't bring anything exceptional to the ring, I still feel this is one of the slightly better ones because of the way the notes seem to mesh better than in others, and I do really like it. There is a juicy, fruity opening before giving way to the floral notes (of which the jasmine was strongest) and then finally drying down to a mouthwatering chocolate vanilla, that's very "foody" but not overly sweet...more of a comforting scent. Unfortunately this is ANOTHER floral fruity perfume with lasting power that lets it down. It seems to be a common theme among this genre of perfumes, which is a shame because it's really a beautiful fragrance. It's a nice fragrance to wear on a date...guys seem to like it, and initially the sillage isn't bad. No points for originality or longevity...but still it gets 7/10 overall from me.

It's odd, I couldn't see how this could be anything like burberry brit from the notes like some of the other reviews mention, but they're right. there is a burberry brit quality to it, I think it must be the pear and chocolate from this that reflects the pear and vanilla in brit. But it's not exactly like it, either. I think I also get hints of the hibiscus in there which I love, it's really light but it's there and it's awesome. it's a really great fragrance and I hear discontinued? I think it's still on fragrancenet so I'll need to stock up. But frankly, the color is NOTHING like the picture, not knowing the original when it first came out, I can't say if I got one that faded due to age or if that's just the way it is, but it is not a bright neon pink. Much more dull color, but fortunately it still smells great. Agree with the other reviewers though, it doesn't last that long, but considering I like to wear mine to work, that's really a plus because it means it's not overpowering. Definitely a love for me. a non-citrus, more chocolate, fruity burberry.

I have this and like it. It is more along the Anna Sui type of thing. Very innocent and calming and angelic. It is not for Perfume collectors or lovers really. It just won't do it for them. It is just a nice soft smell. I find it just does not last on me so I have to keep spraying it but it won't upset people around you. The chocolate can be a bit off putting some days so I have to be in the mood for it sometimes I wish the chocolate wasn't there because I do like the fresh light flower smell on it's own. I don't think this is half as bad as some reviewers have said. That of course is their opinion and if that's how they feel then that's it for them. For me I think it is a nice first perfume for Avril. I have had 2 bottles now and I really don't think it is that bad. It can be quite expensive at times so I only get it when it is on special because I would not pay a huge amount of money for it.

I have a pretty long story about this fragrance. 'Black Star' always be on my wish list since I've seen the ads. The bottle design is so eyes-catching. Back to mid-2010 I had a chance to try it on perfume store but it didn't impress me much. So I decided to not buy it. However, I always regret after knowing that it was discontinued. So I have no choice but to order it on ebay before it disappears. (I was lucky to get 100ml. NIB bottle which is rare to find) I can smell strong dark chocolate right at first sniff then I get some sweet dry down. It's a bold mix but I find it smells good and interesting. (I think because my taste has changed from when I was younger.) This one has the best longevity and sillage out of Avril's fragrance line. I feel so great I got 100ml. bottle and I feel so happy everytime I see it on my shelf. <333