Is Afnan Turathi Blue a dupe of Bvlgari Man?
Bvlgari Man EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2021 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Turathi Blue EDP
Turathi Blue and Bvlgari Man both explore musky, woody amber territories, but diverge significantly in their overall profile and performance. Turathi Blue leans into a bright, citrus-forward freshness with a synthetic punch, boasting impressive longevity and projection. Bvlgari Man, now discontinued, offers a more refined and clean woodiness, celebrated for its unique sophistication. However, it's infamous for its weak performance. If you want beast-mode performance and a fresher, albeit synthetic, vibe on a budget, go for Turathi Blue. If you seek a sophisticated, clean woody scent and don't mind weaker performance or hunting down a discontinued fragrance, Bvlgari Man is your pick.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bvlgari Man
- Turathi Blue
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want beast-mode performance and projection.
- You prefer a bright, citrus-forward opening.
- You are on a budget and want great value.
- You don't mind a slightly synthetic edge.
- You value sophisticated, clean woodiness.
- You prefer a more refined and natural scent.
- You appreciate unique, discontinued fragrances.
- Performance is not your biggest priority.
A quiet woody scent by Morillas: violet leaf and pear on top, vetiver and cashmere wood in the middle, honey and musk below. Neat, polished and close to the skin.
A zesty citrus opening dries into smooth woods, amber, musk and patchouli. Fresh, clean and an easy daily reach for warm weather, whether at the office or the gym.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Woody Notes
14% share of the perfume
Vetiver
13% share of the perfume
Amber
8% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
5% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
2% share of the perfume
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
1% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Amber
14% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
13% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Base Notes
Musk
21% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
15% share of the perfume
Patchouli
9% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
13%
vs
13%
Amber
7%
vs
13%
Musk
7%
vs
20%
Honey
14% share of the perfume
Vetiver
13% share of the perfume
Violet Leaf
11% share of the perfume
Pear
10% share of the perfume
Lotus
6% share of the perfume
Bergamot
6% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
5% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
2% share of the perfume
Benzoin
2% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
2% share of the perfume
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
1% share of the perfume
Citrus
27% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
15% share of the perfume
Patchouli
9% share of the perfume
Violet Leaf
11% share of the perfume
Pear
10% share of the perfume
Lotus
6% share of the perfume
Bergamot
6% share of the perfume
Citrus
27% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
13%
vs
13%
Amber
7%
vs
13%
Vetiver
13% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
5% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
2% share of the perfume
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
1% share of the perfume
Musk
7%
vs
20%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Pear, violet leaf and soft woods work in spring, summer and autumn. Winter calls for something with more heat.
Occasions
Quiet and polished, it is built for the office, casual days and smart occasions. It is too soft to stand out on a night out or at the gym.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Fresh and clean, it suits casual days, the gym and the office. Strong enough for a casual night out, but too bright and sporty for formal evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Woody Notes, Musk, Amber
Adds citrus and patchouli, drops benzoin and bergamot
Where to buy
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