Is Blossom Perfumery 385 Man in Black a dupe of Bvlgari Man In Black?
Man In Black EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
385 Man in Black EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Man In Black
- 385 Man in Black
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Spicy Notes
54%
Elemi
46%
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Woody Notes
51%
Benzoin
49%
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
Community season votes for Bvlgari Man In Black, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Bvlgari Man In Black, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
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 4 of its 9 notes, including Benzoin, Iris, Spicy Notes
Adds guaiac wood and leather, drops elemi and woody notes
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