Dupe Pair
74%
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Extra Woods Eau de Parfum bottle Extra Woods
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2010
££ Price Tier ££
Bvlgari Man Eau de Parfum bottle Bvlgari Man
Our Verdict

Extra Woods and Bvlgari Man both deliver a woodsy, musky experience, but with key differences. Extra Woods is a readily available, affordable alternative, perfect if you want the Bvlgari DNA without the hunt or the higher price. However, it doesn't quite capture the complexity or longevity of the original. Bvlgari Man, though discontinued and weaker in performance, boasts a unique 'clean yet dirty' profile that many find captivating. If you value uniqueness and are willing to hunt for a bottle, Bvlgari Man is the choice.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Extra Woods if...
  • You want an affordable and easily accessible option.
  • You appreciate a straightforward woodsy fragrance.
  • You don't mind sacrificing some complexity for price.
  • You want a safe everyday 'office' fragrance.
Choose Bvlgari Man if...
  • You prioritize unique and complex fragrance profiles.
  • You are willing to hunt for discontinued gems.
  • Longevity isn't your primary concern.
  • You want a fragrance with a 'clean yet dirty' edge.
Our Verdict - Extra Woods
A reliable, affordable dupe for Bvlgari Wood Essence, bringing that sophisticated woodsy vibe without breaking the bank. Just don't expect it to last an entire quest through Rivendell.
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Our Verdict - Bvlgari Man
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 6%
Floral 2% 11%
Fruity 1% 5%
Green 5% 12%
Sweet 18% 26%
Warm 8% 10%
Woody 22% 24%
Earthy 6% 9%
Animalic 13% 9%
Fresh 24% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Extra Woods EdP
Bvlgari Man EdP

Notes

Accords

Extra Woods Bvlgari Man
100%
Citrus
85%
Woody
100%
72%
Musky
49%
70%
Powdery
65%
Vanilla
Amber
56%
Ozonic
56%
45%
Aromatic
55%
Aquatic
55%
Honey
52%
Floral
52%
Earthy
50%
Sweet
48%
100%
Woody shared
85%
100%
Musky shared
72%
49%
70%
65%
56%
56%
Aromatic shared
45%
55%
55%
52%
52%
50%
48%

Performance

Extra Woods Bvlgari Man
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Extra Woods

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh-woody profile makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear, offering a pleasant aroma without being overwhelming. The noted poor performance, however, limits its suitability for formal events or dates where longevity is key.

Bvlgari Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
74%
Olfactory
83%
Notes
78%
Accord
42%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Musky accords and Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Extra Woods
Bvlgari Man
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