Odyssey Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Odyssey Homme
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
- Year 2014
£ Price Tier ££
Bvlgari Man In Black Parfum bottle Bvlgari Man In Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Odyssey Homme
Divisive and synthetic to some, a genuine budget stunner to others. Odyssey Homme is a beast of a cheapie, blending vanilla, amber, iris, and spices into a surprisingly sophisticated cold-weather scent that punches well above its price tag.
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Our Verdict - Bvlgari Man In Black
A modern classic that’s divisive in performance but universally loved for its boozy, spicy, and mature masculine charm. If you can get it to stick, you’re in for a treat.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 21% 14%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 2% 0%
Sweet 35% 29%
Warm 30% 30%
Woody 8% 15%
Earthy 15% 16%
Animalic 22% 14%
Fresh 1% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Odyssey Homme EdP
Bvlgari Man In Black Parfum

Notes

Only in Odyssey Homme
Vanilla 54% Amber 46%
Only in Bvlgari Man In Black
Spicy 37% Rum 35% Tobacco 28%
Shared Notes
Iris 29% vs 30%
Only in Odyssey Homme
Amber 35% Spicy 35%
Only in Bvlgari Man In Black
Leather 43% Tuberose 26%

Accords

Odyssey Homme Bvlgari Man In Black
100%
Amber
70%
93%
Warm Spicy
100%
78%
Vanilla
60%
Woody
76%
48%
Leather
73%
Rum
72%
Tobacco
67%
66%
Powdery
Sweet
66%
57%
Iris
51%
47%
Animalic
56%
Amber shared
100%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
93%
100%
Vanilla shared
78%
60%
76%
Leather shared
48%
73%
Rum
72%
67%
66%
66%
Iris shared
57%
51%
Animalic shared
47%
56%

Performance

Odyssey Homme Bvlgari Man In Black
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Odyssey Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it office-appropriate due to its warmth, its strong, spicy, and sweet gourmand nature, coupled with decent performance, leans it more towards evening wear for dates and colder-weather casual or formal events. It's too heavy for sport.

Bvlgari Man In Black

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While quite strong in accords like rum and spice, the perceived moderate sillage and persistent reports of poor longevity make it acceptable for office wear. Its warm, dark, and sensual character makes it ideal for dates and formal evening events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
90%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Leather, Amber accords and Iris, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Odyssey Homme
Bvlgari Man In Black
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