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Black Star(2009)

At a glance

Avril Lavigne's debut fragrance, a sweet gourmand-fruity scent marketed toward her younger fan base and one of the better-selling celebrity launches of its year.

Did you know? This scent's jasmine note owes its richness to indole — the same compound found, in larger amounts, in feces. Read the full story →

Brand

Avril Lavigne

Launched

2009

Black Star is a fragrance from Avril Lavigne, released in 2009. It opens with Pink Peppercorn and Lemon, moves into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and settles into a base of Vanilla, Musk, and Sandalwood.

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Top notes

Pink Peppercorn