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Black Star Avril Lavigne for women

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Black Star is the first fragrance by popular Canadian rock star Avril Lavigne. It was created under license of Procter & Gamble Prestige, and is composed of pink hibiscus, black plum and dark chocolate. This fragrance is available as 15, 30, 50 and 100ml edp.

Black Star was launched in 2009.

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Top Notes
Black Currant Mango pear

Middle Notes
jasmine Lotus Hibiscus

Base Notes
Musk Sandalwood Vanille Mexican chocolate

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Black Star Fragrance Reviews

mil1991
mil1991

juz got sample of this,i dont really get chocolate smell to much.its more like sweet hibiscus mixed with chocolate but kinda of floral sweet soft scent..it is same group as JUICY COUTURE - VIVA LA JUICY..for me this scent is so comfort,adorable and innocent.its really for daytime fragrance.

Jan
27
2012
ellie.riley
ellie.riley

It smells really nice on clothes to and it lasts longer, because it doesn't last long on the skin i love this perfume well done Avril! you can sing and make amazing perfume!!!! I think that as i have the 30ml bottle i might ask for the 100ml one for my birthday or next christmas :)

Jan
22
2012
tulpe
tulpe

got sample of this, its boring, perfume about nothing, like not a black star - not black or not even a star, too generic. Avril, better stay on singing not on perfume making

Jan
21
2012
ellie.riley
ellie.riley

I love this perfume and i find it really nice and I'm 13 and lot's of my friends have it i love it! xxx

Jan
15
2012
rafaellaR.123
rafaellaR.123

-Maybe 17

Jan
11
2012
rafaellaR.123
rafaellaR.123

I think it's really great (it does smells alittle bit like princess, by Vera Wang), I like it a lot. But, the older girl that could use this is 19 years old.

Jan
11
2012
zoozoo6
zoozoo6

At first, it's a little powerful, but it smells wonderful with the hibiscus notes. After it settles, it's a lovely smell. It fades a little too fast, but it's definitely a daytime scent! I wear it during the summer, because it's light and fun!

I recommend it, yes!

Jan
06
2012
pefrumeaddict101
pefrumeaddict101

This perfume is so lovely. Its fresh, fruity ( the mango - wow!), very very soft and feminine, not what you would expect from the design of the bottle, I dont know why but I expected rose or heavy floral. I had the gift set which included a studded make up bag and body lotion, very nice indeed, an unexpected treat! I cant say a bad word against it :o)

Jan
03
2012
fairyblue
fairyblue

I don't really like it, when I smellt it in the store it was very strong and smellt a bit weird. I'm not surr how to describe it. I really wanted it though since I love the packaging but I am definiteky not buying it, after testing it out.

Dec
31
2011
ntshaas
ntshaas

i looooove this perfume,its basically everything i love combined together there are vanilla, chocolate, musk,etc. i actually reduce the usage because i cant find this perfume in my country:( (my friend bought me a bottle when she was abroad.) but if its available in my country, id wear it more often and will definitely buy another bottle:)

Dec
18
2011
syafiqkah
syafiqkah

how to get in malaysia this perfume...
i like very much!!!

Dec
17
2011
SexySpice
SexySpice

Aw man, this is so COOL! The color of the juice! The bottle! The fancy little ring that comes with it! The scent...!...*sniff*...?

uh...

playdoh is cool and all... but I hafta decide if I really wanna pay money to smell like a preschooler (or a bored highschooler who played with it in German class :])

Dec
03
2011
Paige Baker
Paige Baker

I don't like the way it looks, but it probably smells better than it looks...

Dec
01
2011
romanticfae
romanticfae

i bought this from a bargain perfume internet store had never smelled it before and i love it
very bitter chocolate with jasmine and vanilla thats very subtle and delicious well at least on me
a friend of mine tried it on and it smelt really overly sweet on her
however it has little staying power 2-3 hrs and its gone which is sad as the smell is yummy

Nov
24
2011
Jellybean
Jellybean

sweet fruity scent for teens; slightly creamy, too sweet and cloying. musky chocolate and very sweet fruity notes are most prominent. you may find the whole beehive following your trace.

Nov
23
2011
nathalieZ
nathalieZ

All the Avril Lavigne's scents have wonderful names which led to believe the scents would be soo exciting..ok, they are pretty, but none is truly exciting! maybe for a 16 year old..because in truth, they smell nice, but very diluted, like rosewater true..Wild Star is the one with the most punch though..it reminds me of Jeanne by Lanvin, a category down..if I had a daughter, I would probably buy them for her...pretty names, pretty bottles..cute as can be..

Nov
20
2011
pug314
pug314

Great perfume!!! Very nice, not too sweet, but not too bitter. It's the perfect combination of the fruits like mango with the dark chocolate, and blooms into something really nice. This would be suitable for younger kids, but adults could wear it if they'd like.

Nov
10
2011
perfumemad62
perfumemad62

I recieved a huge 100ml bottle of this as a gift and was pleasantly suprised. It's very light, fruity & floral. However, it didn't last very long so I had to reapply every couple of hours. I'd say this would be most suited to younger females.

Nov
01
2011
bvrchi
bvrchi

it's so sweet but I don't like the sharp on top note.

Oct
27
2011
bellalicious
bellalicious

i really like this one it smells like a toned down candy store....yum!! i reccomend for young girlswomen

Oct
22
2011
PurpleSneakers16
PurpleSneakers16

i thought there is plum in this...

Oct
15
2011
BellaLovely
BellaLovely

OMG! I love this! Its super pretty and has a sweet scent but with a fun edge. I would buy this 4 any1!

Oct
06
2011
caydesugar
caydesugar

yeah, this smells super cheap. and no, not in a good way! i HATE this. ew. it's like straight cough syrup. and not even a yummy one. eek

Sep
28
2011
nursechloe
nursechloe

It's smells good, but it has NO staying power whatsoever.

Sep
24
2011
clairedot
clairedot

cheap. does this even have a smell? tried it many times, did not even smell a thing!

Sep
18
2011
perfumeholic88
perfumeholic88

I expected that Avril´s perfumes can´t be great but this is awfull. Too sweet! I sprayed it and i felt nausea. Bottle looks cheap and is good for 13 years old girls.

Sep
13
2011
almond-papaya
almond-papaya

Someone told me this is like paco rabbane black xs? well the only thing in common is in the name BLACK! wasn't keen on this and expected it to be more fruity and fun but it was rather dull smelling :(

Aug
28
2011
nanaLvanilla
nanaLvanilla

I love this perfume!!!! it is heer best one.It was created for the girl who loves to stand out and express her own style. Black Star forever!!! and btw Avril is adorable.

Aug
20
2011
Starlight_Angel
Starlight_Angel

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.

Aug
16
2011
avrilfan422
avrilfan422

This perfume is amazing! It's her best one.
Black Star smells really good, and the appearance is unique. It's quite different to forbidden rose and wild rose. I would recommend buying this one the most out of all her perfumes.

Aug
09
2011
hidayahshafiz
hidayahshafiz

Bought this a couple months ago. I guess it's alright. Not very much to my liking. It's too sweet smelling for me. Maybe it works on younger people like teenagers.

Aug
09
2011
miss-baksel1988
miss-baksel1988

I bought this one 'cause it smelled really good on a friend of mine. She smelled so sweet, yummy. But I guess it has to do with your skintype, 'cause it doesn't smells lovely at my skin at all. It gives me a masive headache. A no-go for me.

Aug
06
2011
Gaby666
Gaby666

Pleasant fragrance. Easily recognizable. Always original (everyone smells differently) Durable.
Heavy, unsuitable in tropical temperatures
Winter scent.

Jul
27
2011
bbdgirl
bbdgirl

The bottle smelled wonderful but it smells nothing like what I thought it would. I was expecting something sharp and daring with great sillage because it smelled so strong and powerful. Turns out I could not be more wrong. I sprayed it on 2 hours ago and I can barely smell it now. At the mall this morning 6 hours ago I sprayed Jlo Glow (which I don't like) and I sprayed Queen by Queen Latifah (which I love) and the Black Star has already faded as much as the other too. Poor longevity. It dries down to a powdery soft finish. But once again this is a typical celebre-scent overly sweet opening notes that dries down to an all too familiar sugary base. However this makes an acceptable fall/winter or evening scent. I am disappointed that Ms Lavigne would have associated herself wih something so uninspiring.

Jul
23
2011
natie1041
natie1041

OMG!!!!!!!!!!! I really want that. i love avril lavigne!! so much

Jul
19
2011
Ramsey84
Ramsey84

To be honest i loved it so did my wife i keep making excuses to smell her :]

Jul
10
2011
takeasniff
takeasniff

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.

Jul
07
2011
Whit
Whit

I have the body lotion, which was hard to find BTW, and it has pretty good lasting power. On me it smells like plums dipped in chocolate, but it's a soft scent. I like it, though I don't wear it often b/c it's kinda hard to find. I get compliments when I wear it, even though I can no longer smell it. Guys seem to like for some reason. The chocolate notes are made for the winter, but it's fruity too, so you might get by wearing it in the warmer months. Great casual scent, though nothing extraordinary.

Jul
05
2011
Black Star
Black Star

I love this perfume! It's smells so good. It's my favourite Avril Lavigne perfume x

Jul
04
2011
madhatter1
madhatter1

Surprise surprise didnt know what to expect and one to try! Tested at kohls, wondered why it stayed on me and is still on my mind. Must be the chocolate, fruity and floral mixes...I plan to buy eventually!

Jun
08
2011
Britney_Spears_Fragrances
Britney_Spears_Fragrances

I bought this but gave it to my neice and she loves it! it's too light for me, almost like a body spray not a perfume.It smells grate on my neice though, she loves it!

Jun
07
2011
Habanita
Habanita

I can't imagine that her two boring scents sell well. This one is all plastic and maybe girlie, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, no matter what age.

May
20
2011
Hamano_Chiaki
Hamano_Chiaki

Simple and boring. Sweet and safe. Nothing else to say about this one :D I bought a 10 ml mini bottle but after 4 ml I got bored with it already.

May
18
2011
Lovable Amy
Lovable Amy

I didn't mean to 'judge the book by its cover' but the notes looks simple. plum, pink hibiscus, and dark chocolate and i guess the scent smell simple too ? Like nothing special and safe use? But the bottle looks pretty unique and rock just like Avril lavigne :) I can give it a try one day.

::: Sorry for my english :::

May
15
2011
jessigirl
jessigirl

It smells nice, but I find that it smells alot like hidden fantasy by Brit Brit.

Mar
11
2011
Norgirl
Norgirl

just smelld this on a paper in the shop. very nice i think . could not try it on my skin . it was already taken . ha ha try again later maybe

Mar
07
2011
cupcake
cupcake

I was surprised to find that I quite liked this. Oddly I don't detect most of the notes others do. In fact, for me it has a sweet powdery scent with a bit of an edge.

Jan
28
2011
Annelien1987
Annelien1987

The first thing I noticed was that it smells just like Amor Amor by Cacharel... So if you like that one, you'll probably like this one. This is the less exspensive version...

Jan
17
2011
Britney_Spears_Fragrances
Britney_Spears_Fragrances

I Tryed this for the first time today, it is AMAZING! A LOT more than I was expecting, I love it! Wonderful sexy smell but it don't last long, about 4 hours,that is not too bad I guess, but alot of my favorite perfumes you can smell on cloths for DAYS! Fantasy,hidden,midnight,M by Mariah. but this is beautiful for a day time sent!

I give it 7/10

Jan
07
2011
guest_JayJennyJane
guest_JayJennyJane

it's my favourite parfume xD

Dec
18
2010
guest_beatrix-göteborg
guest_beatrix-göteborg

my douther like this one toooo much for me its a very sweet and something else smell but on her and for herv its amezing staf she like and i like on her !!!

Dec
15
2010
viveka
viveka

Yummy... Warmth, sweetness and luscious - that's how i'd describe BS. I find it very attractive, vibrating notes of chocolate mixed with dark fruit (maybe that's plum, i'm not sure): the effect is more than pretty. It's like welcome to flirt.
I don't know why but mostly i feel coconut :) haha
Similar to Viva la Juicy & AmorAmor Cacharel.

Nov
08
2010
Fragaria
Fragaria

I got this in an add from Kohls. Both of her perfumes smelled VERY nice. I have some similar to the other one but THIS one I WILL be trying in the store for sure and probably buy it if it's as nice as the smelly rubby thing they send out to test them in the adds. I am totally surprised, and it's a good thing they send things like that because I'd have never even tried it in the store. There are usually too many I want when I walk in to even test a teeny perfume. I hope this is long lasting!

Nov
08
2010
guest_Nathalie
guest_Nathalie

There is an oily note in this perfume that makes me feel uncomfortable. But on the whole it's a nice perfume but won't buy it again.

Oct
24
2010
sunshineandroses
sunshineandroses

This is a real nice girly perfume. I was expecting something more in your face after all her songs with parental warnings. I did find Black Star to be a pretty good scent but anybody could wear it, even grandma ! I wonder if they wanted something with more universal appeal so it would sell better. It's not Hey Hey You You at all. Moms, it's okay to let your daughter have this.

Aug
24
2010
BelleofRivendell
BelleofRivendell

I couldn't agree with sky76sky more. It's a sweety fruity/floral. I like the gourmand dry down (mildly plummy-chocolately on me. )But it needs a little more "oomph" to deserve its name and edgy kick!

Aug
03
2010
sky76sky
sky76sky

A fruity floral gourmand for young sweet things.

It is uncomplicated, warm & cozy. The start is a mid-weight, fruity sugar candy (they say plum, but to my nose it is a generic "warm-fruit" scent, mixed red & purple berries, nothing sharp). Then the "fluff" arrives: vanilla wrapped in a powdery haze, cuddly & thick. It bears a little similarity to Sun Delight with a hint of Burberry Brit at this stage....but far, far more simple & cheap.

It gradually becomes a mid to light weight vanilla-powder fragrance & then vanishes.

Nice, but I would not spend money on it as there are many more scents of this ilk with better longevity & a more unique take. I was expecting something more punchy & punky from Miss Lavigne, but her scent is as sweet as we all know she really is.

Jun
28
2010
greenfaerie38
greenfaerie38

To me, this perfume feels like a cuddle on the couch with a hot chocolate. It's warm and girlie, without being too bubbly. While it's not the mood I want to evoke, my sister loves it almost as much as her favourite perfume (so far), Betsey Johnson. The chocolate note is my favourite part of the composition, mainly because instead of making the scent too sweet, it gives it depth. This perfume gives off a sweetly sexy vibe.

Jun
25
2010
guest_
guest_

I personally love this scent. It's fresh, fun, floral-y, and flirty. It's also fun to wear. I don't expect people much over the age of their mid- twenties to wear this, because it is such a young, flirty type of scent, but it's good for teen girls and girls that wanna be young and flirty again.

Jun
09
2010
verunkaf
verunkaf

i smelled coconut, i dont know why.. i think its for teen :)

May
23
2010
sasadeen
sasadeen

I think Black Star smells nice, I love the chocolate note, it makes me feel like I'm a pretty girl. However this scent is simply nice not a remarkable scent.

Apr
29
2010
swedeangel
swedeangel

Very nice ,better than many other celeb-scents. i like it ,its nice,innocent but still a bit rocknroll,but its a rather young scent. Not for me,in my mid-ages ,and not exiting enough to buy either - theres plenty of similar perfumes out there.

Apr
23
2010
daniellaxoxo
daniellaxoxo

its a nice smell... and i think that the scent kinda simillar to amor amor of chacharel...

Apr
23
2010
guest_amyleebot3
guest_amyleebot3

i boguht this for about 15 dollars at khols i got it for a price down since i had a card for it..and when i got this it smelt like more of a caramel plum-ish kind of perfume.. but when u walk around u can smell that it gets a little fruity. I like this one. I got compliments from guys at my school :P haha. and not to mension its Avril's first fragrance so shes prob. new at it

Apr
17
2010
miku1333
miku1333

oj10065882 and i are the same except the accounts(i have 2)so,when i tried this,i expected plum to be the most prominent but the hibiscus keeps me from liking it.it makes the frag citrusy although i loved the drydown,but it's way to faint.i think the price is just too high for a celebrity brand....a little more expensive than britney spears perfumes.i would hae loved it without the citrusyness from the hibiscus :(.i really wished it was sweet.although,i will try it again some other tries when i land on kohls with my mother.the bottle is so pretty :D.i just wanna love it but whenever i try it no difference....

Apr
14
2010
panda0410
panda0410

I'd like to say gourmand, and technically I think it does fit the glove, but its not a deep gourmand like other celeb gourmands like Fantasy or Fancy or Rock Princess. I have to say that this is a rather pleasing aspect however, its nice to have a gourmand that doesn't cloy for a change because the deep gourmands have that tendency, but to still have a perfume which still possesses those deeper notes!

It does possess a darker fruity quality though, while the underlying floral of the hibiscus is actually rather sweet, the chocolate (and yes I detect this clearly!) adds a sombre note that makes this somewhat simple perfume a little more complex. Its sweet & floral, dark and fruity and perhaps a tad bitter at the same time and that makes this perfume a real joy and pleasant change from the standard generic celebrity perfumes currently being marketed.

The target demo prob is teens, but I dont think this has been developed or marketed for the tweens - older adolescents definitely. I have to say that I am neither, and I still really love this fragrance - but gourmands are really my love and this of course is one of those, its no surprise to me that it tickles my fancy.

I would (and prob will) definitely buy this again. I bought the 100ml bottle and am loving it so much!!! Probably not a scent for everyone, but for me at least this one is a real winner :) Bottle design in cute, not sure about the accessorised ring around the bottle neck, though it fits with the genre, its really gimmicky and I wouldnt be lost without it. Love the pink juice, I really dig coloured frags!

Mar
22
2010
LenaBel
LenaBel

I can't call it a gourmand as I think gourmands are supposed to be much deeper. This is just a very light floral fruity, absolutely unremarkable. Can't really detect any chocolate here. It has weak staying power and zero sillage. I would say this one is definetely made for teens.

Mar
17
2010
guest_crazylilo
guest_crazylilo

i want to buy this perfume but i can't find it anywhere....could someone please tell me in which mall i can find it...???

Mar
14
2010
bloody frida
bloody frida

It reminds me of Kat von D's Sinner.

Mar
04
2010
oj10065882
oj10065882

lovely commercial,very persuading.but when i tried this on at kohls,it smelled a little citrusy and i guess it is the hibiscus.i expected it to be sweeter,although the bottle is gorgeous,the price of this frag is just ridiculous :(But I still want it,it will make a great decoration for my bedroom.

Since it doesn't last that long,if you like it and want it to last as long as it can,I think it would be best to layer it with the lotion or other products with it.

Feb
22
2010
guest_jamie
guest_jamie

its generic,but the bottle looks great

Feb
20
2010
Shyn's Release
Shyn's Release

I love this perfume its fruity with dark chocolate it last a long time on my skin.It just smells yummy this is one of the better celebrity fragrances.

Jan
16
2010
Allegra
Allegra

I think Avril could have done much better since Black Star is a bit on the disappointing side to me. The idea of mixing juicy plum and dark chocolate together is an interesting one, but...well...something went a little bit wrong(ish) in the process as the fragrance turned out to be overwhelmingly sweet and chav-like and nothing very special, really. In my opinion it does not represent Avril's fresh and original personality at all, it is just a "dime-a-dozen" scent unfortunately. You can spend your money on something much worthy than this in the fragrance department.

Jan
15
2010
Nice Sunflower
Nice Sunflower

If you are planning to buy this in a shop, be sure to test in on your skin, then leave the shop and walk around with it for at least 10 minutes.

I've never encountered a fragrance that changes so much (not just in scent, but also in character if you know what I mean). When you first spray it, it's a fruity scent that smells of sweet flowers (a little bit like a garden full of roses, I think it might be the hibiscus). Very distinctly you can detect the dark chocolate, which adds a nice, dark note to it that keeps it from being to sweet.

Then, after only about five minutes, all the flowery notes are gone and you are left with the smell of very dark, bitter chocolate. It stays that way for hours.

I made the huge mistake of buying this one right after testing and deeply regret it, because I just can't stand it.

Dec
27
2009
Anahi
Anahi

I found a sample in a magazine, and loved it..to me it smells so much like Kenzo Amour which I lurrv so I do agree with ppl saying its not very unique, or it smells like something u've tested before..I don't smell any chocolate whatsoever..it jus smells like musk, snd berry and the hibiscus flower.. I'm not too crazy over the bottle, but the scent is nice.

Dec
07
2009
Oh Sugar
Oh Sugar

When I first sprayed it on my wrist I thought that it smells delicious, but after some time it became annoying. The scent doeasn't develop at all and I assume it may be headache-inducting for some people. Too sweet for my taste. The small botle looks cute though, I like the studded collar around it.

Dec
05
2009
Cadnuim
Cadnuim

I love this!Plummy and fruity its just really nice!How can you guys not like it??

Dec
05
2009
Daria
Daria

I really love it.
For every-day use it's wonderful and the buttle is so pretty!! :)
very girly

Nov
26
2009
taylor
taylor

this is horrible, it doesn´t even smell like a perfume! the smell is so weak. really cheap. it you want a gourmand, buy fantasy instead

Nov
20
2009
jigglyclefairypuff
jigglyclefairypuff

The flacon is gorgeous and rockin' retro but the fragrance itself is plain dismal. The chocolate notes in Black Star aren't properly incorporated with the floral and fruit notes - so it smells like a choc dipped fruit fondue.

I don't take this one seriously enough to buy it, and I wouldnt have the heart to buy it for friends either.

Nov
18
2009
guest_Lacey
guest_Lacey

I have tried this perfume, and just as I had expected , it was lame. Beleieve me, I have no problem with Avril, her music is decent, but the only decent thing about this perfume, was the cute bottle.
Sorry, Avril fans,
the fragrance pays her no justice.

Nov
16
2009
guest_lulu
guest_lulu

I dont blame anyone for despising this one - it smells like womens night-time face cream!

Nov
10
2009
Happyme2009
Happyme2009

I don't have it but I tried a vial sample. I can say it's pleasant, not unique in any way, sweet and fresh. I like it, but not as a perfume... it's more like a good quality body mist. Lovely for young people, fresh and fruity the first few minutes, after which it develops into something creamy, powdery on my skin,warm and not offensive. If you want to smell pleasant but be lost in the crowd completely, this is it. A black start with no light at all, barely distinguishable on the night sky, if you can notice it at all.

Nov
09
2009
9154mf
9154mf

from the moment i tried it it reminded me of heaps of other sweet floral fruity gourmands, none come to mind as i write this but this is certainly far from unique. its a very sweet scent, like sugared berries or something, it doesnt really smell of dark chocolate it just smells like sugar, i would never buy this.

Nov
07
2009
sofiii
sofiii

Try before you buy(wait, wait n wait, let time b the judge), seriously!

I've just purchased a bottle of Black Star since I was listening to Avril's songs when growing up, so there's the emotional bound; plus the really deceiving top notes.

When you just sprayed the perfume, it smelled nice, generic, fresh and clean. It's like the normal fruity floral. I can detect the plum quite well, fresh and yum(lucky! this one is not the sythetic plastic fruity smell). Somehow it has some hints that remainds me YSL's Baby Doll and Addict II by Dior(I loved and addicted to this one for about 1 year). So looking at the price, I figured, well, it could be alright to get this really generic summer scent.

HOWEVER, after I came back home and tried it on, literally in 5 minutes(or even less), the perfume has became really gourmand. I can detect the really synthetic powdery thick smell(is that something suppose to be chocolate?)
Yeah, I agree to those said it smelled similar to Burberry the Beat. However, Black Star is like a failed copy cat of the Beat in the dry down.Kinda headach-inducing for me. :-(

Oct
30
2009
missk
missk

Black Star is quite fruity. An almost refreshing fruity scent at that.

The plum note is certainly present but I sense something else, perhaps some citrus notes and berries.

Don't expect this fragrance to be unique, because it isn't. Black Star seems to follow in the footsteps of many fruity florals that came before.

I must add that this smells nothing like Angel or Covet to my nose. I didn't get the chocolate note at all, and in my humble opinion this is barely a gourmand, there's nothing particularly foody about it.

I didn't really enjoy this on my skin, however I loved how it smelt on my t-shirt. Black Star is quite a clean, fruity scent which I'd half-heartedly recommend to young girls or lovers of fruity scents.

Oct
28
2009
c3c
c3c

First let me clear up the question about this smelling like Angel...in no way does this even remotely resemble Angel. It does however smell like a duplicate of Amor Amor by Cacharel, just slightly weaker. I'm not a big fan of Amor Amor or Black Star. At first I think both smell interesting, and then it takes about 5min. for me to get tired of them, then they become something I want to wash off my skin, if that doesn't work I try to bury them under another perfume.

Oct
27
2009
x.Emiiie
x.Emiiie

Kinda looks like an 8 year old girl's first perfume. I would try it on but NEVER buy it. It reminds me of the Hannah Montana perfume. Cheap, blast of sugar and popstar generic.

Oct
26
2009
lynnroo
lynnroo

Cheap looking bottle, cheap name and it is from Avril Lavigne. Well if you're Avril Lavigne, you should try more and I can't see that she has. Seriously who buys it? I can't think of anyone aged over 18. And believe me, I like Britney's perfumes. But Avril's are just not worth trying. Sorry.

Oct
14
2009
Deedz
Deedz

I'm seriously looking at getting this as a gift for a friends birthday. I love the bottle and the free clutch that comes with it here, now I just need to smell it. I like that it's been called chocolatey and plumy!

Oct
14
2009
angelic disgrace
angelic disgrace

on first spraying smelt very sweet & cloying then faded to a plum flavoured chocolate.aimed at the younger age group i would say.

Sep
29
2009
danimcneil
danimcneil

the top notes are beautiful, but the dry down is really really nasty

Sep
16
2009
guest_jenny-of-the-valley
guest_jenny-of-the-valley

from the start this fragrance smells peachy and therefore I thought it would be nice, but then it turned out to be too weak, but quite sweet and floral, not fruity whatsoever. a little bit pitty, but I wouldn´t purchase this one anyway due to my strong distaste for the bottle and the face of a "punk singer" supposed to make it wanted.

Sep
02
2009
guest_Mariah
guest_Mariah

I really like this. At first it is strong and smells nice then fades down a bit and your left with a really nice smell. LOVE IT.

Sep
02
2009
Trvevil
Trvevil

I would really want to slap myself in face for trying this. I really hate A.L. and thought this would be really nothing special. Really, too bad that I went to small perfume shop and this was right in the middle. And I couldn't choose other to test. So I sprayed it on my hand and... really, not bad. It has stolen character (reminds me of Burberry perfumes - Brit and The Beat). It's sweet, but juicy and nicely rounded by chocolate. I would never buy it myself (I rather pick Burberry), but for those who love a good gourmand this would be a nice thing. Not bad O_o No similarities with Angel imo.

Sep
01
2009
rainydays
rainydays

I'm slightly interested in this... it's sounds deep and dark (which I love). However, it also sounds way too sweet. The dark chocolate note sounds interesting. I'm not too keen on trying any fragrance of hers, though (she always has struck me as annoyingly wannabe-punk). Also, I'll echo what everybody else is saying in that the bottle looks a lot like Angel.

Aug
29
2009
Malibu
Malibu

On me BLACK STAR is more of a fruity/floral, rather then a gourmand. The note of plum stayed with me all the way through the floral heart notes. The result was that I couldn’t separate any of the floral notes.

The dark chocolate in the base was also very subtle; I could pick out the slightest coca/vanilla tone. I’d have thought the base would be sweet, but it’s not. BLACK STAR is all about the fruity notes, so if your looking for a fragrance based around chocolate, you'll be disappointed.

Personally I love plum notes in fragrance so I do adore BLACK STAR, though I have to remove a lippie as it can be sickly in warm weather. I’ll stick to autumn/winter for this.

The lasting power is good, the EDP is inexpensive and the bottle (whilst very similar to a LE Angel bottle) is striking. The spiked ring round the bottle's neck is removable and can be worn as jewellery.

Aug
24
2009
guest_NYCgal
guest_NYCgal

I love love this scent!!!

It is fresh and just light enough to wear everyday. People are always asking me what fragrance I am wearing.

Plus, the unique bottle totally stands out from everything out there.

It is one of my favorites!

Aug
13
2009
jatzzie
jatzzie

Black Star has a cute bottle, but really that's all there is to it in the end. The actual scent doesn't do the bottle any justice, as the juice inside is as ordinary and boring as can be.

Aug
05
2009
MoietToi
MoietToi

First off the bottle is really great. The scent is kind of light and fluffy. Which is in this case bad. Beacuse I was expecting something much more edgy and electic. Not that I don't like this perfume I mean it is plesant but still it feels abit...un original. I might get the body lotion however beacuse I tried it on and it was really soft on my skin. But this perfume is good if you like sweet,airy and light scents. actually it's like a more gourmand version of Marc Jacobs Daisy.

Jul
31
2009
badusername
badusername

I tried this out on a whim and it surprised me. It's rather generic, but I found myself liking it. I really couldn't detect any chocolate as the notes indicated say, but the fruity and flower notes came out strong. Almost bought it, even if the name and celeb's mention make me facepalm. It's whimsy and not as 'punk' as the bottle indicates, but just generic as generic can be.

Jul
06
2009
guest_Maddie
guest_Maddie

Is this supposed to evoke Angel in any way? The bottle, the chocolate note, and the star all remind me of Thierry Mulger concepts..

Jun
22
2009
guest_Jillian
guest_Jillian

I love this perfume, it smells amazing.
I will never stop using it.
:)
Thank you so much for making it, Avril.

Jun
11
2009
guest_MOMKI
guest_MOMKI

I found this at a local department store on display, they had scent strips...this perfume isn't anything special, kinda reminds me of Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker

May
26
2009

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