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Which Should You Buy?
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.
212 MN follows Bvlgari Man's violet-leaf-sandalwood-musk shape, but the dupe's honey-tonka base is much softer and shorter-lived than the original's creamy woody finish.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Notes
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Top Notes
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Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A soft woody-amber scent that suits autumn and cooler evenings.
Occasions
Works for both office and dates.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, amber, musky
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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