Fragrances inspired by Bvlgari Man Eau de Parfum
The original
Bvlgari Man
Bvlgari
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Benzoin, Violet Leaf, Honey
The main difference
Without woody notes
Our verdict
Kaaf and Bvlgari Man share a similar clean, musky, aquatic profile, but diverge significantly in execution and price.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Sandalwood, Lotus
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and jasmine, drops amber and benzoin
Choose Kaaf when
You want a powerful, long-lasting scent.
Our verdict
Junoon Oud and Bvlgari Man both explore woody, musky, and amber territories, but diverge significantly in execution.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Woody Notes, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds grapefruit and jasmine, drops benzoin and bergamot
Choose Junoon Oud when
You want a fragrance with a strong initial projection.
Our verdict
Aariz steps in as a modern alternative to the discontinued Bvlgari Man, addressing its weakness with better performance.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 15 notes, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cedar and ginger, drops benzoin and cashmere wood
Choose Aariz when
You want a fragrance with strong performance.
Our verdict
Turathi Blue and Bvlgari Man both explore musky, woody amber territories, but diverge significantly in their overall profile and performance.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Woody Notes, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds citrus and patchouli, drops benzoin and bergamot
Choose Turathi Blue when
You want beast-mode performance and projection.
Our verdict
Al Qiam Silver and Bvlgari Man share a woody, musky base, but diverge significantly in their opening and overall vibe.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and ginger, drops amber and benzoin
Choose Al Qiam Silver when
You want a fresh, energetic, and affordable fragrance.
Our verdict
Extra Woods and Bvlgari Man both deliver a woodsy, musky experience, but with key differences.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds balsam and cedar, drops amber and benzoin
Choose Extra Woods when
You want an affordable and easily accessible option.
Our verdict
Bvlgari Man and Khadlaj Stellar Musk share woody, amber, and musky traits, but diverge in execution.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Vetiver, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds ginger and grapefruit, drops benzoin and cashmere wood
Choose Stellar Musk when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
Our verdict
Bvlgari Man and Vie Ciel share woody and amber characteristics, but differ significantly in execution and reception.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Vetiver, Woody Notes, Amber
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and frankincense, drops benzoin and bergamot
Choose Vie Ciel when
You seek a longer-lasting fragrance.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Woody Notes, Musk
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and grapefruit, drops amber and benzoin
Our verdict
Bvlgari Man and Khadlaj's Empire Crown both explore woody, aromatic territories, but with distinct approaches.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Vetiver, Musk
The main difference
Adds ambrette and ambroxan, drops amber and benzoin
Choose Empire Crown when
You want a modern, mature woody fragrance.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Bvlgari. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.