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Sports Car Club Eau de Parfum bottle Sports Car Club EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
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2022 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££££
Bvlgari Man Wood Essence Parfum bottle Bvlgari Man Wood Essence Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sports Car Club EDP
A bracing drive through pine forests with the windows down, Sports Car Club fuses aromatic green energy and woody clarity for a crisp, subtle statement. Effortless yet distinctive, it's Penhaligon's at its most outdoorsy and modern.
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Our Verdict - Bvlgari Man Wood Essence Parfum
A solid, approachable woody fragrance that’s a crowd-pleasing all-rounder, perfect for those who want to smell polished without overthinking it. It's a modern classic that offers effortless style, though some might find it a bit too safe.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sports Car Club EDP
Bvlgari Man Wood Essence Parfum

Notes

Only in Sports Car Club
Pine 56% Pink Pepper 44%
Only in Bvlgari Man Wood Essence
Coriander 67% Sichuan Pepper 33%
Shared Notes
Cypress 50% vs 57%
Only in Sports Car Club
Eucalyptus 50%
Only in Bvlgari Man Wood Essence
Cashmere Wood 43%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 35% vs 25%
Only in Sports Car Club
Ambroxan 37% Musk 28%
Only in Bvlgari Man Wood Essence
Cedar 33% Vetiver 25% Guaiac Wood 17%

Accords

Sports Car Club Bvlgari Man Wood Essence
95%
Woody
100%
80%
Aromatic
70%
75%
Green
70%
Fresh
65%
Spicy
50%
Musky
Earthy
43%
Patchouli
43%
30%
Amber
25%
Camphor
Woody shared
95%
100%
Aromatic shared
80%
70%
75%
70%
65%
50%
43%
43%
30%
25%

Performance

Sports Car Club Bvlgari Man Wood Essence
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sports Car Club

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The crisp pine, eucalyptus and cypress create an invigorating, outdoorsy freshness ideal for spring and fall, while the woody-musk base makes it versatile in mild summer weather. The lack of heavy sweetness or dense resins limits its comfort in winter chill.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and green-woody freshness make it an excellent casual and daily signature, while the aromatic profile is clean and non-intrusive for office wear. The outdoorsy, relaxed vibe suits weekend and informal settings better than formal occasions.

Bvlgari Man Wood Essence

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

This scent is praised for its professional and put-together vibe, making it ideal for office and formal wear. Its balanced, effortless nature means it's also a great choice for casual outings or even a relaxed date, though its sophistication might feel a bit much for active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sports Car Club EDP
Bvlgari Man Wood Essence Parfum
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