Man in Black by Bvlgari
Brand: Bvlgari
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A dark, ambery-spicy fragrance built around warm spice and a richer leather-like/woody impression. It starts with a bright spark, develops a dense, polished heart, and settles into warm woods suited to a dressed-up evening.
Is Man in Black worth it?
How it smells: Opens with spiced rum and tobacco, leather and iris at the heart, then dries down to benzoin and guaiac wood.
Scent Score: 64/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 67, reputation 68, versatility 67, layerability 47 and value 67, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, gets compliments and smells sweet. Some say it's too light. Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 80 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2014 · Men
Key accords: Spiced Rum, Tobacco, Leather, Iris, Benzoin, Guaiac Wood
Top Notes
- Spiced Rum
- Tobacco
Heart Notes
- Leather
- Iris
Base Notes
- Benzoin
- Guaiac Wood
- Tuberose
Occasions: Date Night, Nighttime
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Man in Black by Bvlgari belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Spiced rum and leather over benzoin — dark, masculine, and unexpectedly addictive. Man in Black opens with Spiced Rum and Tobacco. The heart brings Leather and Iris. It dries down to Benzoin, Guaiac Wood, and Tuberose.
How to wear Man in Black
On skin, Man in Black by Bvlgari has longevity of 7.1/10 community longevity rating, moderate projection, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for date night and nighttime. Its best layering match in the catalog is Sedbury by Parfums de Marly. Apply Man in Black first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Man in Black : 2 sprays Sedbury and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Man in Black opens with Spiced Rum and Tobacco.
The heart brings Leather and Iris.
It dries down to Benzoin, Guaiac Wood, and Tuberose.
What to layer with Man in Black
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris, benzoin, and tuberose.
Order: Apply Man in Black first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Man in Black : 2 sprays Sedbury
Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share tobacco and leather.
Order: Apply Man in Black first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Spicebomb on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Man in Black : 1 spray Spicebomb
Wanted by Night by Azzaro
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share tobacco, leather, and benzoin.
Order: Apply Man in Black first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wanted by Night on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Man in Black : 1 spray Wanted by Night
Jet Black Enigma by Michael Malul London
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share leather and iris.
Order: Apply Man in Black first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Jet Black Enigma on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Man in Black : 1 spray Jet Black Enigma
Boss The Scent Le Parfum by Hugo Boss
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and amber scents naturally complement each other, and they share leather and iris.
Order: Apply Man in Black first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss The Scent Le Parfum on top for amber lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Man in Black : 2 sprays Boss The Scent Le Parfum
Pairings to approach with care
Supremacy Not Only Intense by Afnan
Not Recommended · 31/99
Supremacy Not Only Intense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Supremacy Not Only Intense brings a chypre contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Man in Black first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Supremacy Not Only Intense on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Man in Black : 1 spray Supremacy Not Only Intense
Aramis by Aramis
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 33/99
Aramis has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Aramis brings a chypre contrast to this oriental scent, and they share leather.
Order: Apply Man in Black first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aramis on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Man in Black : 1 spray Aramis
Related fragrances and why
- Sedbury by Parfums de Marly — Both include iris, benzoin, and tuberose.
- Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf — Both include tobacco and leather.
- Wanted by Night by Azzaro — Both include tobacco, leather, and benzoin.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Man in Black?
Man in Black opens with Spiced Rum and Tobacco. The heart brings Leather and Iris. It dries down to Benzoin, Guaiac Wood, and Tuberose.
How long does Man in Black last, and how strong is it?
Man in Black by Bvlgari has longevity of 7.1/10 community longevity rating, moderate projection, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Man in Black?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits date night and nighttime.
What layers well with Man in Black?
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris, benzoin, and tuberose. Apply Man in Black first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Man in Black : 2 sprays Sedbury.
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