Is Khadlaj Perfumes Empire Crown a dupe of Bvlgari Man?
Bvlgari Man EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Empire Crown EDP
Bvlgari Man and Khadlaj's Empire Crown both explore woody, aromatic territories, but with distinct approaches. Bvlgari Man, now discontinued, leans into a clean yet subtly dirty woodiness, prized for its sophistication despite weak performance. Empire Crown, a modern Tygar-inspired fragrance, offers a more mature, less citrusy take on the woody profile at a budget price. While Bvlgari Man emphasizes unique sophistication, Empire Crown delivers a robust, statement-making experience with better value and projection. If you value uniqueness and don't mind weak performance, go for Bvlgari Man. Otherwise, Empire Crown is the wiser choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bvlgari Man
- Empire Crown
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You appreciate unique, sophisticated, woody scents.
- You don't mind reapplying throughout the day.
- You enjoy clean yet subtly 'dirty' fragrances.
- You want a discontinued masterpiece.
- You want a modern, mature woody fragrance.
- You prefer strong performance and projection.
- You're looking for a budget-friendly option.
- You want a sophisticated Tygar alternative.
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.
Grapefruit opens it crisp, ambrette and ginger fill the middle, and vetiver, patchouli and musk give a dry woody base. A mature, polished woody scent in the Tygar mould, made for dressier days.
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
Musk
15% share of the perfume
Vetiver
12% share of the perfume
Patchouli
12% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
10% share of the perfume
Vetiver
13%
vs
12%
Musk
7%
vs
15%
Honey
14% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
14% share of the perfume
Violet Leaf
11% share of the perfume
Pear
10% share of the perfume
Amber
8% 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
Grapefruit
20% share of the perfume
Ginger
20% share of the perfume
Patchouli
12% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
10% share of the perfume
Ambrette
10% 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
20% 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
Musk
7%
vs
15%
Honey
14% share of the perfume
Benzoin
2% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
2% share of the perfume
Vetiver
12% share of the perfume
Patchouli
12% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
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 vetiver keep it fresh enough for spring, summer and autumn. The dry woods and musk turn thin in deep winter cold, so it suits the warmer three seasons best.
Occasions
A fresh, woody and mature profile suits the office and formal settings, and it works for dates too. Its presence is a little much for very casual, close-quarters wear.
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 2 of its 7 notes, including Vetiver, Musk
Adds ambrette and ambroxan, drops amber and benzoin
Where to buy
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