Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 212 Bvlgari Man a dupe of Bvlgari Man?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Benzoin, Violet Leaf, Honey
Without woody notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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