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Man In Black Eau de Parfum bottle Man In Black EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier £
234 Bvlgari Man In Black Eau de Parfum bottle 234 Bvlgari Man In Black EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Man In Black EDP
A bold, fiery statement scent blending spicy warmth and smoky woods with a seductive floral heart. If you crave undeniable presence and sophistication, Man In Black delivers with hypnotic allure.
Acquired
Our Verdict - 234 Bvlgari Man In Black EDP
234 MB captures Bvlgari Man In Black's rum-tobacco-leather signature reasonably well, but the dupe's tonka-guaiac base is much lighter and fades sooner than the original's dense, resinous drydown.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Man In Black EDP
234 Bvlgari Man In Black EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Spicy 54% vs 33%
Only in Man In Black
Elemi 46%
Only in 234 Bvlgari Man In Black
Rum 36% Tobacco 31%
Shared Notes
Iris 53% vs 30%
Tuberose 46% vs 30%
Only in 234 Bvlgari Man In Black
Leather 39%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 48% vs 30%
Only in Man In Black
Woody 51%
Only in 234 Bvlgari Man In Black
Tonka Bean 36% Guaiac Wood 33%

Accords

Man In Black 234 Bvlgari Man In Black
100%
Warm Spicy
90%
Woody
50%
70%
Amber
65%
60%
Leather
60%
50%
Balsamic
Spicy
45%
100%
Woody shared
90%
50%
Amber shared
70%
65%
Leather shared
60%
60%
50%
45%

Performance

Man In Black 234 Bvlgari Man In Black
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Man In Black

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The heavy, spicy, resinous and ambery character makes this ideal for cold weather, where its richness and warmth shine. It can work in spring and cool nights but feels overwhelming in heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, seductive and opulent projection suits formal events and nights out, but may be too assertive for the office or sporty settings. Works well for romantic evenings.

234 Bvlgari Man In Black

Seasons

Also Works:
Autumn Winter

A dark, spiced-amber scent for cooler months and nights out.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Suited to formal evenings and dates.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
40%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Man In Black EDP
234 Bvlgari Man In Black EDP
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