Fragrances inspired by Man In Black Eau de Parfum
The original
Man In Black
Bvlgari
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Man In Black
- Signature Night
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both Man In Black and Signature Night share warm spicy, woody, and amber accords, they cater to different preferences and budgets.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Benzoin, Iris, Spicy Notes
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and leather, drops elemi and tuberose
Choose Signature Night when
You're on a tight budget but want a similar vibe.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Benzoin, Iris, Spicy Notes
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and leather, drops elemi and woody notes
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Benzoin, Iris, Spicy Notes
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and leather, drops elemi and woody notes
Our verdict
While both share warm spicy, woody, and amber characteristics, Man In Black leans into a bolder, more fiery profile with a prominent boozy element.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Benzoin, Iris, Spicy Notes
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and leather, drops elemi and woody notes
Choose Bavaria Man Intense when
You prefer a smoother, more refined leather scent.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Benzoin, Iris, Spicy Notes
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and leather, drops elemi and woody notes
What they share
Shares 3 of its 23 notes, including Benzoin, Iris, Tuberose
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops elemi and spicy notes
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Woody Notes, Spicy Notes
The main difference
Adds amber and floral notes, drops benzoin and elemi
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.