Roberto Cavalli Nero Assoluto

❤ PURE LOVE ❤ Just got gifted this beauty for my birthday so excuse my rather ineloquent review, I'll update later. Oh this is beautiful! Everything from the gorgeous black bottle with gold topper, to the scent is sheer perfection. If you're not into "dark and heavy" fragrances, don't let this beauty put you off. It's creamy, sensual, comforting, sweet and feminine. A lovely mix of orchids, vanilla and woods which mix together perfectly, surrounding you all day. Not overpowering like some typical dark fragrances. This one is sensual, yet safe enough for all occasions and all weather. Perfect for the colder seasons, yet light enough it can be worn in warm weather too. My perfect "safe but sensual" black scent! ;) Update: So I've been wearing this beauty all year round and decided it was finally worthy of an update, since my tastes change so often these days. It's summertime here now and I'm still able to wear it without feeling overwhelmed by the vanilla unlike some other vanilla-heavy perfumes. I find my skin projects the black ebony woody notes and a bit of citrus (which I couldn't detect before), much better in warmer weather. Yes it's fairly linear, but that's what I enjoy about it; no nasty surprises. It's the same gorgeous scent from beginning to end. On my skin, I get a full-bodied, floral woody vanilla, with hints of citrus popping out at random times. Longevity on bare skin is average 4-5 hours, which is better than most scents that seem to disappear within 2 hours on me. Sprayed on clothes it lasts forever though! I spray my usual pulse points, then walk through a cloud of fragrance sprayed in the air. Finally, a decent spray over my shirt. Maybe it sounds like a lot, but this way it lasts all night for me. The best part is; it has a tendency to settle into fabric. I sprayed my t-shirt once, after coming home and changing I could still smell it, it must have gone through the fabric and the scent settled in my bra. With this you get lovely little wafts of orchids just surrounding you all day or night. EDT: I don't think this smells like Euphoria at all. I have and love both, but for different reasons. Euphoria has a more amber-mahogany woody scent; giving it a masculine edge some women don't enjoy. NA is floral woody and the vanilla gives it a creamy, sensual feel. Very feminine unlike Euphoria which is perhaps a bit powdery at most.

"Ochid" & Vanilla-Woods Flanker. Opens with a burst of citruses & the fantasy note of orchid - which here is code for Roberto Cavalli Signature and is built with other florals that most definitely include orange-blossom, grape-leaning jasmine and soft purple tones. That deepens into heart with additional vanilla tones, resting on a shades-of-wood base. This scent isn't as bombastic as Roberto Cavalli Signature, but still definitely contains the DNA, and softens it with some vanilla and woody tones. A true flanker IMHO. This is really pretty, and will be easier to wear for some than the original. This flanker is similar to the original, Roberto Cavalli Signature, in the way that Liquid Gold Euphoria CK is similar to Euphoria CK (orchid is also code for the original in the notes breakdown here). I understand the comparison to Euphoria Calvin Klein with the tart purple-violet floral tones, although these are different and Nero Assoluto doesn't feature patchouli or whipped cream. This layers amazingly well with rose scents for a jammy vanilla rose, for example Nirvana Rose Elizabeth & James or Oscar Rose Oscar de la Renta. Overall slightly above average performance, and a beautiful orange-blossom-jasmine & vanilla-woods scent profile. It's a love for me. Enjoy! Update 08/11/24: Sprayed this on my hand this morning. To me it most smells like the original, and a traditional flanker. I keep waiting for the woods to intensify. Maybe I haven't sprayed enough out of the bottle, or maybe that's how it is. If it evolves more I will post another update.

This....is....FABULOUS! I had "lost" this perfume for a couple of years. Then I found it behind my dresser. It kept well in the dark! I had forgotten how much I loved this perfume. First spray, it smells very masculine, but after a minute or two, it really opens up. It becomes sweeter, deeper, very smooth, rich, decadent, sexy, and boss lady. Like others have said, it gives off a bit of a plum vibe even though that is not a note listed. The woody undertone is deep and smooth, very creamy and blends so well with the vanilla. The vanilla is not very sweet, it is a smooth, raw, natural vanilla. Absolutely gorgeous perfume. So glad I found this again. I heard someone compare this to Burberry Brit. Funny story, I had just gone upstairs to my collection and sprayed Burberry Brit on my left arm, and Roberto Cavalli Nero Assoluto on my right....total happenstance. Anyway, they do have a lot of similarity on the dry down, however, the Burberry Brit feels very musky, hazy, and thick with a more "old pear" smell. The Roberto Cavalli Nero Assoluto is so much more smooth, transparent, well-blended, sensual, mysterious, and on and on and on....Roberto Cavalli Nero Assoluto has won this match-up for sure! I could see them layering really well together, too! However, I feel like I want the RC Nero Assoluto to shine on its own :)

I don't think I've owned a fragrance that transforms quite like Nero Assoluto. It slowly and coyly shape-shifts from stinging peppery woods, into the most sensual orchid-vanilla blessing I've ever been gifted. When I bought it for a mere $25 on ebay out of curiosity, I wasn't expecting much in the first place. I first sprayed it and was disappointed by its first impression, which was quite prickly, as I described above. I was afraid it would settle into a generic woody fragrance, and for a while, it did. "Boring. Guess I'll resell this", I thought. UNTIL... until... the sultry wafts of orchid and vanilla reached my nose a few minutes later, mingling with settled woody notes. Oh, my heart. Absolutely marvelous. Just give this one some time. I am fully seduced by this gothic orchid perfection. I keep reaching for this bottle now, as it has become my latest addiction. Befitting for a poetic soul. It could be considered a winter fragrance, but I will personally be wearing this whenever I feel like romanticizing life. Note: I find the references to Black Orchid unfounded, despite sharing similar notes. Black Orchid is a disappointing vetiver beast on me, while Nero Assoluto is smooth like top shelf whiskey. CK Euphoria? Sure, I could see that.

I've been looking for an everyday, lighter Black Orchid alternative and i think i finally found it. It may still be heavy for some, but its much more warm weather friendly than BO. It has a very similar vibe- from the woody orchid notes down to the bottle. Im surprised my beloved Black Orchid is not on the list under similar to Nero Assoluto. Overall I think its perfect for anyone into somewhat dark fragrances who's looking for something more citrus-y. Speaking of citrus-y when i tried the new repackaged Nero Assoluto I couldn't smell any citrus- it was a two toned woody vanilla with something oddly sweet. Perhaps it was reformulated...for the worst- the new bottle screams cheap and i mean it. The minimalistic design that almost all Roberto Cavalli perfumes now have makes me sick! The generic zara vibes bottle, in my opinion, leads to many people missing out on even trying it. Many people have told me that the scent of Nero Assoluto screams luxury, the bottle of it as well...meanwhile the price is relatively affordable (30€ on a black friday sale). Must buy.

I've been craving this all autumn after it went and died in storage 😭 I remember being gifted a huge bottle of it years ago on my birthday, back when my mum was still well. I loved the black, classy bottle that looks like a stone and thought the scent was sweet yet mysterious on me. Years later, I got bored of it after trying darker fragrance like Black Orchid, but every now and then craved this scent. On me it's a woody vanilla with a blooming orchid and hint of citrus to lift it up. Just enough sweetness as I don't like overwhelmingly sweet scents. Woody, yet more feminine than CK Euphoria, my only other orchid fragrance at the time. Perfectly cosy in colder weather sprayed onto my fave black sweaters. Just a pleasant, yet slightly dark and mysterious fragrance, that goes easily from day to night. Oh how I miss this now! Probably would just want a tiny bottle of it for the memories.

This is just so heavenly! I fell in love at first sniff a couple of years ago but somehow didn't buy it at the time, though I never forget how sublime this scent is. I finally got my hands on this perfume and lo and behold it's on sale at the store I went to so I'm even happier. At first spray, it's that vanilla orchid that's just oozing so much beauty to the nose. Hahaha... it's kinda boozy too. As if rum is involved but it's not listed. Then on me it turns slightly powdery maybe it's the transition to the base woodsy notes. I can guarantee it's awesome in the heat as none of the notes smells cloying. It stays longer on my skin but longevity isn't a problem for me as I'm the type who carry my parfum du jour in the bag so I re-spray whenever I want to. I think it's unique but beautiful, not the terrifying type. Re-spraying now... and ah I can smell the citrus too. Soo delicious!

In my opinion, the best of the Roberto Cavalli line. It's sweet in a "grown up" way - the way liqueur is sweet rather than the way candy floss is sweet. The bottle reflects the scent very well, dark woods, vanilla pods and a flirty floral wink. It belongs to the same family as Tom Ford's Velvet Orchid and Bvlgari Jasmin Noir - dusky, modern floriental. A perfect scent for post work cocktails and believe me, men LOVE this. Men, not boys. Now I dont tend to wear scents to please men (in fact, most don't appreciate my love of woody scents) but my other half loved it and so did my male friends. It's a really nice take on sweet scents and it's far superior to the sticky, cloying perfumes that a lot of mainstream houses have brought out recently. My only complaint is that I keep having to re-apply. Id give it a good, solid 7.5 out of 10.

Nero Assoluto I purchased this fragrance two years ago and I must admit I rarely wear it. The only time it gets in my rotation is in the depth of winter(I live in England). I like this fragrance and on my skin it is a very very woody orchid fragrance. It is very smooth, incredibly polish and sophisticated and not sweet at all. Not much vanilla at all. So why don't I wear it more? Well...... Every time I wear this perfume I feel like I am a super sexy, mysterious and seductive kind of lady but I have a dark dark secret........ I am a vampire. The orchid in here is very intoxicating and heady and I feel like whoever comes close to me enters in some kind of hypnotic trance. So, NO I don't want that kind of attention. In a nutshell, Nero Assoluto is an exquisite woody orchid on my skin that is. Long lasting and good projection.

It what Cassili by De Marly should be. It's not similar to it; but has the same fruity flowery sweetness and spiciness with much more depth and elegance. It's more niche than Cassili. It is similar to a woman with dark maroon classic dress and very well tied ponytail hairstyle. This perfume making me desire to smoke and drink some coffee. It is more beautiful in somewhat cold outside air than in closed room. Its price is very good for performance. هذا ما يجب أن يكون عليه كاسيلي من دي مارلي. إنه لا يشبه كاسيلي ؛ ولكن له نفس نكهة الفواكه والزهور الحلوة مع التوابل، بمزيد من العمق والأناقة. اراه مشابها لامرأة بزي كلاسيكي بلون ماروني داكن وتصفيفة شعر ذيل الحصان المربوطة باحكام. هذا العطر يجعلني أرغب بالتدخين وشرب بعض القهوة. اجد رائحته أجمل في الهواء الخارجي البارد بعض الشئ منه في المكان المغلق. سعره جيد جدا مقارنة بادائه.

I have been wanting this for years based on Paulina Schar’s reviews. Blind buy drumroll... It came today and oh man is it good! Sexy, gorgeous, everything Paulina praises it for. I own Roberto Cavalli EDP and for a second I do get a hint of that in the background of Nero Assoluto. It’s not “black” to me but does have an earthy quality. I feel like I can state what it’s not more than what it is. It’s not sweet, or spicy, or fruity. The oily sheen remains where I sprayed it for a while too. This does give me some Tom Ford Velvet Orchid vibes, having tested it recently. I am so happy to finally add this to my collection and can’t wait to do a full wearing because she is intriguing for sure! (I do not get olives from it btw)

I love a deep sexy scent and this one is completely the style of scent I love for the cooler weather! It’s definitely a sexy fragrance perfect for date nights or cozy movie nights at home with hubby. It’s very similar to some other scents I have and that’s absolutely fine by me! I like what I like and I definitely have a type! The bottle is so gorgeous too! It looks like a special potion bottle that may be a little dangerous. It’s a very sexy mix of orchid, vanilla and the warmth of the woody notes, but one note doesn’t overpower the next. They blend together very well. It’s not really a loud fragrance, but it’s one that people will want to get a little closer to get a sniff. It definitely could be unisex too!

I tried this today, and it's beautiful. Ive never really smelled any of Roberto Cavallis fragrances, in fact,I haven't ever really paid much attention to them if I'm to be honest. This is similar to Black orchid, but a much easier to wear version; without all the other notes that give BO that musty..dare I say, mouldy smell. Nero assoluto is smooth, clean and slightly sweet, but in a floral way, not sugary sweet. I think purple would be a more fitting colour for the bottle, as I dont think its limited to nighttime wear, but it is quite rich and velvety smooth. If I didn't already have several "night fragrances" I'd get a bottle of this but I'm not sure I need it..yet lol

Overall: 8.75/10 Here's Why: Powerful little bottle here. Orchid, Orchid and more orchid. But, there's an evolution here: it gets softer, sweeter, warmer. As this fragrance progresses (Slowly, mind you) there are many layers uncovering themselves, but never forgetting their past. warm creamy orchid, soft smooth orchid. Hardly any vanilla, but that doesn't matter. Feminine, masculine by way of musk and just enough sophistication to deem it a must have in my book. Mixes well with others, most notable well with the elusive flowerbomb. Layering is fun with this, but on its own, prepare to be surrounded by orchids with its all day wear.

This is what I suspect Michelle Obama smells like. This is so sophisticated, so alluring, so....just ugh! I love this! It's woody and sweet, but not overwhelming. It's so well blended that I do not detect the citrus at all. This is a simple composition and it smells like it...in the best way possible. The woody notes blend so well with the vanilla and orchid. It lasts about 8 hours on my skin and projects really well. This smells more expensive than it is. This will be my staple for the rest of the winter. update: My husband says I smell like antique furniture and I can't un-smell it. LOL! I still love this though.

I had a 2ml sample given to me by a friend and oh my god it was love at first sniff. I had to get a bottle and luckily enough she was selling a sealed one. It’s sultry, sexy, beautiful, smooth woody perfume and of course that fantasy Orchid not which gives off a beautiful creamy floral. So happy I have a bottle and it’s beautiful on my skin. It cuts through the cold bitter days. It makes me feel like a bad B lol. It doesn’t get spoken about often which I’m glad in a way because you’ll stand out. Longevity IMO - 7- 8 hours Silage IMO - stunning trail lasts 5 hours Projection IMO very potent 7- 8

An amazing autumn/winter perfume I received as a gift. On me, it starts with delicate floral notes, which I didn't expect at all given the black bottle. I was honestly baffled at first, but after it settled, the dark vanilla and the woody notes made their appereance. The wood and vanilla blended perfectly with the orchid. It became a lovely floral scent with a mysterious sexy vibe. Performance wise, it's also good. It lasts 7-8h on me. The projection is incredibly strong at first, but then sets to mid-range. It's something you want to try if you like oriental flower fragrances and woody notes!

Dabbed a little of the sample and as soon as I had, I've been slapped in the face with a bouquet of the strongest sweetest orchids imaginable. I kept saying 'puah! pahhh!', in disgust for 10 minutes. Came to the Fragrantica page and immediately removed the "I want it" tick. After a little while it settled and the orchid had turned slightly woody and softer, and it started smelling pleasant. I timidly ticked the 'I like it' icon. A few more minutes later, I smelled it again and my arm had surprisingly turned into a sweet, flowery, vanilla-y, warm boozy delicatesse. Sold. I'm buying a bottle :P

I originally bought a 7/8ths empty tester for very little, just to try this. After a couple of weeks I just had to go and buy a full bottle. I love this, and it has become my favourite 'comfort scent' to spray on when I get home from work and need a 'scent-boost' to get my brain into gear for the evening. It is warm, woody, deep and rich. The vanilla is rather boozy to me and undoubtedly oriental; certainly not a sweet-sugary vanilla, like many of the gourmands are. Sophisticated and mysterious is the vibe I get. And I just love the feel of the heavy, rounded, pebble-like bottle in my hand!

To me this smells like grown up berries with some edginess in the background, absolutely sexy, almost seductive, if you are around 24-33 maybe. On me, it doesnt last more than 2 - 3 hours and the projection is okey, which is very sad, because I am a huge fan of the smell - it is not unique, but different fruity than what some expect, so I consider it to be a poerfect day spring fragrance. If it was stronger and longer lasting, like the reviews said before I bought it, I would deffinately say it is a night time fragrance. Love the smell, so I am okey with the poor lasting power and sillage.