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Bvlgari Man Eau de Parfum bottle Bvlgari Man
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2010 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Vie Ciel Eau de Parfum bottle Vie Ciel
Our Verdict

Bvlgari Man and Vie Ciel share woody and amber characteristics, but differ significantly in execution and reception. Bvlgari Man, now discontinued, is celebrated for its sophisticated clean woodiness, though criticized for weak performance. Vie Ciel, a Tygar dupe, offers a sharper, zestier opening with a pronounced amber-wood dry down. The key difference lies in their overall composition; Bvlgari Man features a more subtle, nuanced blend, while Vie Ciel leans into a bolder, more assertive profile. If you value a lighter, refined woody scent, go with Bvlgari Man. If you want a louder, longer-lasting fragrance, Vie Ciel is the better choice.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Bvlgari Man if...
  • You prefer a more subtle and refined woody fragrance.
  • You appreciate discontinued masterpieces.
  • You prefer a lighter, more office-friendly scent.
  • You want a 'clean yet dirty' fragrance.
Choose Vie Ciel if...
  • You seek a longer-lasting fragrance.
  • You enjoy a sharper, zestier opening.
  • You want a fragrance similar to Tygar.
  • You prefer a bolder, more assertive scent.
Our Verdict - Bvlgari Man
Bvlgari Man is a tragically discontinued Morillas creation that gets huge love for its unique, sophisticated, clean woodiness, marred only by its infamously weak performance. A divisive "clean yet dirty" scent, or a masterpiece that was killed too soon? You decide.
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Our Verdict - Vie Ciel
This one's a proper divisive scent. If you're after that Tygar vibe, you'll either love its sharp, zesty opening and lasting amber-wood dry down, or find it a weird, earthy mess. Definitely one to try before you buy to avoid any celery-scented regrets.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 29%
Floral 11% 2%
Fruity 5% 6%
Green 12% 3%
Sweet 26% 7%
Warm 10% 18%
Woody 24% 19%
Earthy 9% 13%
Animalic 9% 9%
Fresh 15% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bvlgari Man EdP
Vie Ciel EdP

Notes

Accords

Bvlgari Man Vie Ciel
100%
Woody
84%
56%
Amber
100%
Citrus
65%
56%
Ozonic
55%
Aquatic
55%
Aromatic
55%
52%
Honey
52%
Floral
50%
Earthy
46%
49%
Musky
50%
48%
Sweet
Woody shared
100%
84%
Amber shared
56%
100%
65%
56%
55%
Aromatic shared
55%
55%
52%
52%
Earthy shared
50%
46%
Musky shared
49%
50%
48%

Performance

Bvlgari Man Vie Ciel
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bvlgari Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, woody-floral profile makes it ideal for office and formal wear, as it's largely inoffensive and subtle. However, its noted low projection and longevity mean it's less suitable for occasions where you need to make a strong scent statement, including most dates, and definitely not vigorous sport.

Vie Ciel

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong sillage, this isn't suitable for office wear. Its bold, energetic profile makes it a good choice for dates or casual outings, but its intensity might be too much for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
70%
Olfactory
75%
Notes
75%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Aromatic accords and Vetiver, Woody notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bvlgari Man
Vie Ciel
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