Is Fragrance World Vie Ciel a dupe of Bvlgari Man?
Bvlgari Man EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Vie Ciel EDP
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.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bvlgari Man
- Vie Ciel
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Zesty grapefruit with a ginger-like spark, then ambroxan, frankincense and pink pepper, settling on a woody amber and vetiver base. Sharp, clean and long-lasting.
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
Base Notes
Base Notes
Woody Notes
16% share of the perfume
Amber
16% share of the perfume
Vetiver
13% share of the perfume
Saffron
10% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
13%
vs
15%
Vetiver
13%
vs
12%
Amber
7%
vs
15%
Honey
14% share of the perfume
Violet Leaf
11% share of the perfume
Pear
10% share of the perfume
Musk
7% 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
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
Grapefruit
16% share of the perfume
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
Honey
14% share of the perfume
Musk
7% share of the perfume
Benzoin
2% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
2% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
16% share of the perfume
Amber
16% share of the perfume
Vetiver
13% share of the perfume
Saffron
10% share of the perfume
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
Grapefruit and ambroxan freshness fits summer best, with spring and the other seasons close behind. It is flexible all year.
Occasions
Clean and sharp, it works for casual days, the office and dates. It is a little too bright for a formal evening.
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 8 notes, including Vetiver, Woody Notes, Amber
Adds ambroxan and frankincense, drops benzoin and bergamot
Where to buy
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