Bvlgari
Man in Black
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EDP2014MenItalyLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Moderate$157 retail★ 4.3 community ratingBuy on FragranceNet $105 · Save $52 →Buy on FragranceShop $78 →
A smoky, spiced composition of dark rum and tobacco softened by creamy tonka bean and warm leather
Top Notes
SpicesRumTobacco
Heart Notes
LeatherIrisTuberose
Base Notes
Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodBenzoin
Accords
warm spicy· Dominantwoody· Prominentleather· Prominentrum· Prominentamber· Prominentsweet· Prominenttobacco· Prominentvanilla· Moderategourmand· Moderateanimalic· Moderateiris· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Bvlgari Man in Black is Titan Black by Pendora Scents, with a 78% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $157 original.
Best Seasons
Spring26%
Summer9%
Fall / Autumn90%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional22%
Casual17%
Community Insights
★ 4.3 from 11K ratingsWhat people who wear Bvlgari Man in Black report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Alberto Morillas.
Main accords
warm spicy
woody
leather
rum
amber
tobacco
sweet
vanilla
Longevity
Very weak3%
Weak8%
Moderate41%
Long lasting42%
Eternal6%
Sillage
Intimate12%
Moderate59%
Strong24%
Enormous6%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female0%
Unisex5%
More male15%
Male80%
Listed as Men
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced4%
Overpriced20%
Ok55%
Good value18%
Great value3%
People say it reminds them of
Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb 1.3KViktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme 720Natura Homem Tato 444Bvlgari Bvlgari Man Black Orient 330Bvlgari Bvlgari Man In Black Eau de Parfum Intense 215Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Dark Leather 148
What people like
- Attractive and seductive vibe
- Sophisticated and refined fragrance
- Masculine scent with old school influences
- Blends tobacco rum leather and spice well
What people dislike
- Integrated sprayer mechanism can be awkward to use
- Recent reformulations may have diminished longevity
What wearers say
“batch code: 10o57bd1.... (2020)The only other fragrance this reminds me of is encre noir extreme but that's only on the opening. It has that earthy , camphor, Vicks vapor rub-ish but settles down to a really respectable smell. Spicy. A little herbal and medicinal like. Raw tea .I don't get bad performance. 6-8 hrs of longevity with a solid 2 hours of a scent bubble.its pretty good. I don't see it as formal.”
“I agree with Evan. This is one of my most disappointing designer purchases, especially considering the premium price. Such poor longevity and projection for an EDP, and as many said, very much a "lipstick" make up iris opening.”
“Underrated gem.The opening is probably my favourite of any perfume I've smelled. It perfectly blends spicy, dark, and subtle sweet accords and I wish it lasted longer. The drydown is also great though. I can't personally pick out any of the notes after it dries down because it's just so expertly blended, but it's up there with D&G The One and Givenchy Gentleman for me.It's very masculine and slightly on the mature side. It's also a lot stronger than the votes here give it credit for. If you need a nice elegant winter scent, this is a fantastic option.”
5 Clones Found
Best Match
Pendora Scents
Titan Black
78%accuracy
-
Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
Titan Black has a slightly sharper, more citrus-forward opening and a somewhat thinner mid-section with less rose complexity. Longevity is generally good but sillage is slightly more restrained compared to the original's projection.
Amazon
Zara
Night Pour Homme 1
78%accuracy
-
Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
Night Pour Homme 1 has a sharper, more peppery opening and doesn't quite achieve the depth of oud and amber found in the original. Longevity and sillage are also noticeably lighter on the Zara clone, making it better suited for casual wear rather than evening occasions.
Amazon
Fragrance World
Bavaria Man Intense
77%accuracy
-
Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone delivers comparable longevity and sillage but lacks the oakmoss depth and rose complexity of the original. Bavaria Man Intense reads slightly more linear and less nuanced in the middle phase, though the overall character remains faithful to Bvlgari's masculine framework.
JomashopAmazon
Armaf
Radical
76%accuracy
-
Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
Radical has shorter longevity (4-5 hours vs 6-8 hours) and lighter sillage compared to the original. The clone also omits oakmoss entirely, resulting in a less complex dry-down with more emphasis on synthetic musk rather than the original's balanced amber-sandalwood base.
JomashopAmazon
Armaf
Signature Night
76%accuracy
$20
FragranceNet
6-10 hours
Longevity
Strong
Sillage
The clone delivers comparable longevity but with a slightly more linear scent progression, missing some of the original's nuanced middle notes. Armaf's version is noticeably less refined in the heart, with a less pronounced rose component and softer leather presence.
AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $20
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