Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 234 Bvlgari Man In Black a dupe of Bvlgari Man In Black?

Man In Black EDP

Bvlgari by Alberto Morillas Original Acquired
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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
$60.57+ tax from
2.0 fl oz (60 ml) at Amazon US
Best value $20.11/fl oz (5.0 fl oz (150 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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.
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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 compare
Man In Black EDP A 234 Bvlgari Man In Black EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

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

Man In Black
234 Bvlgari Man In Black

Top Notes

Spicy Notes Spicy Notes 54% Elemi Elemi 46%

Top Notes

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

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

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.

Overall scent match
15%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Benzoin, Iris, Spicy Notes

Key Differences

Adds guaiac wood and leather, drops elemi and woody notes

Where to buy

Man In Black EDP
234 Bvlgari Man In Black EDP

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