Is Lattafa Al Qiam Silver a dupe of Bvlgari Man?
Bvlgari Man EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2022 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Al Qiam Silver EDP
Al Qiam Silver and Bvlgari Man share a woody, musky base, but diverge significantly in their opening and overall vibe. Al Qiam Silver bursts with a vibrant grapefruit and ginger, offering a fresher, more energetic feel. Bvlgari Man, now discontinued, leans into a unique, sophisticated woodiness that some find clean, others subtly dirty. If you want bright and invigorating at a budget price, go with Al Qiam. If you prefer a unique, woody, and sadly fleeting experience and are willing to hunt down a discontinued fragrance, Bvlgari Man is the choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bvlgari Man
- Al Qiam Silver
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a fresh, energetic, and affordable fragrance.
- You enjoy prominent grapefruit and ginger notes.
- You prefer a more universally pleasing scent profile.
- You want a fragrance that's easy to find and purchase.
- You appreciate unique and sophisticated woody scents.
- You don't mind hunting for a discontinued fragrance.
- You prefer a 'clean yet dirty' or more mature profile.
- You favor subtle and nuanced fragrance compositions.
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.
All about zing. Juicy, slightly bitter grapefruit and sharp ginger start it, ambroxan keeps it clean, and a musky vetiver base closes. Easy to like and made for the heat.
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
10%
Musk
7%
vs
13%
Sandalwood
5%
vs
14%
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
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
24% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
20% share of the perfume
Ginger
18% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
5%
vs
14%
Woody Notes
14% share of the perfume
Vetiver
13% share of the perfume
Amber
8% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
2% share of the perfume
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
1% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
20% share of the perfume
Musk
7%
vs
13%
Honey
14% share of the perfume
Benzoin
2% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
2% share of the perfume
Vetiver
11% 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, ginger and clean ambroxan are made for summer, with spring right behind. In winter it feels thin.
Occasions
Fresh and clean, it is a natural for the office, casual days and sport. It is a little light for dates and 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 3 of its 14 notes, including Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk
Adds amber and benzoin, drops ambroxan and ginger
Where to buy
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