Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 234 Bvlgari Man In Black a dupe of Bvlgari Man In Black?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Man In Black
- 234 Bvlgari Man In Black
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Spicy Notes
54%
Elemi
46%
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Woody Notes
51%
Benzoin
49%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
A dark, spiced-amber scent for cooler months and nights out.
Occasions
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.
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Benzoin, Iris, Spicy Notes
Adds guaiac wood and leather, drops elemi and woody notes
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234 Bvlgari Man In Black EDP
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