Is Khadlaj Perfumes Stellar Musk a dupe of Bvlgari Man?
Bvlgari Man EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Stellar Musk EDP
Bvlgari Man and Khadlaj Stellar Musk share woody, amber, and musky traits, but diverge in execution. Bvlgari Man, now discontinued, is famed for clean yet complex woodiness, albeit with poor longevity. Stellar Musk offers a brighter, fresher take with a pronounced musk, at a budget price. However, it's opening can be powdery, and its performance is also debated. If you seek a sophisticated, albeit fleeting, woody experience, hunt down Bvlgari Man. If you prefer a fresher, more modern, and affordable musk, Stellar Musk is the better choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bvlgari Man
- Stellar Musk
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer sophisticated woody scents.
- You appreciate a unique clean-yet-dirty profile.
- Price is less of a concern for a unique scent.
- You value the Bvlgari brand heritage.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
- You prefer brighter, fresher musk scents.
- You like a more modern and wearable fragrance.
- You are okay with a powdery opening.
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.
Bright, musky citrus that stays fresh without being thin, made for warm days. Grapefruit and bergamot lead, ginger adds a little warmth, and amber, vetiver and patchouli dry it down.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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
Vetiver
13%
vs
9%
Amber
7%
vs
14%
Musk
7%
vs
18%
Bergamot
5%
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
Lotus
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
Bergamot
5%
vs
15%
Violet Leaf
11% share of the perfume
Pear
10% share of the perfume
Lotus
6% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
17% 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
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 clean musk are made for spring and summer, and the amber base lets it work into early autumn. Winter is too cold for it.
Occasions
Casual days, sport and the office all suit it. It is too simple for formal events.
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 7 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Musk
Adds ginger and grapefruit, drops benzoin and cashmeran
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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