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Man In Black Eau de Parfum bottle Man In Black EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier £
385 Man in Black Eau de Parfum bottle 385 Man in Black EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Man In Black EDP
A bold, fiery statement scent blending spicy warmth and smoky woods with a seductive floral heart. If you crave undeniable presence and sophistication, Man In Black delivers with hypnotic allure.
Acquired
Our Verdict - 385 Man in Black EDP
No. 385 recreates Bvlgari's Man in Black rum-leather-tuberose signature reasonably well, though the leather is softer and less smoky here, and the tonka-benzoin base runs sweeter with noticeably less of the original's smouldering depth and projection.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Man In Black EDP
385 Man in Black EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Spicy 54% vs 33%
Only in Man In Black
Elemi 46%
Only in 385 Man in Black
Rum 37% Tobacco 30%
Shared Notes
Iris 53% vs 25%
Tuberose 46% vs 29%
Only in 385 Man in Black
Leather 46%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 48% vs 30%
Only in Man In Black
Woody 51%
Only in 385 Man in Black
Tonka Bean 38% Guaiac Wood 31%

Accords

Man In Black 385 Man in Black
100%
Warm Spicy
85%
90%
Woody
55%
70%
Amber
60%
Leather
60%
50%
Balsamic
Sweet
35%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
85%
Woody shared
90%
55%
70%
Leather shared
60%
60%
50%
35%

Performance

Man In Black 385 Man in Black
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Man In Black

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The heavy, spicy, resinous and ambery character makes this ideal for cold weather, where its richness and warmth shine. It can work in spring and cool nights but feels overwhelming in heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, seductive and opulent projection suits formal events and nights out, but may be too assertive for the office or sporty settings. Works well for romantic evenings.

385 Man in Black

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
32%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, leather, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Man In Black EDP
385 Man in Black EDP
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