Roberto Cavalli 2006 EDT

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Roberto Cavalli Black

by Olivier Cresp

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Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Olivier Cresp. Roberto Cavalli Black opens with Coriander, Bamboo, and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Tonka Bean. Roberto Cavalli's Roberto Cavalli Black carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A cult classic that's sadly discontinued, Cavalli Black is loved for its dark, sophisticated blend but criticised for its short-lived performance. If you can find a bottle, snap it up - it's a unique oriental fougère that stands out.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
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Roberto Cavalli Black Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and sophisticated, warm character make it suitable for dates and formal events, especially in the evening. While not overtly casual, it can work for upscale casual settings. It's generally too deep and rich for office wear and certainly not for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Roberto Cavalli Black opens with a distinctly herbal and spicy kick from coriander and tarragon, softened by a fresh bamboo note. This quickly transitions into a sophisticated heart of aromatic lavender and geranium, sharpened by a hint of pepper. The dry down is where the magic truly happens, settling into a smooth, musky cedar and creamy tonka bean base that exudes warmth and subtle sweetness.

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