Mature, masculine, classy, peppery-spicy, leather-tobacco warmth; this one really has it all, and at a reasonable price. Heavy enough for cooler weather, yet light enough for summer. Some say it was inspired by PdM Herod, which I love, and I get that, but I like the scent of Man in Black better (it's not redundant to own both). I'm agreeing with those who state performance is not great. However, I'm basing this on my first bottle which is from 2023. Since I heard it was reformulated some, I purchased an OG bottle from 2014 and I'm getting better performance. Highly recommend; likely blind-buy safe, but grab a mini-sized bottle if you're ascared.
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Man In Black
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香水概況 / Fragrance Profile
春 Spring
夏 Summer
秋 Autumn
冬 Winter
日 Day
夜 Night
後調 Base notes
Experience the powerful allure of Bvlgari Man In Black, a captivating blend of spices, rum, tobacco, leather, iris, tuberose, tonka bean, guaiac wood, and benzoin. Exceptionally bold and charismatic, this legendary EDP will leave you feeling strong and revitalized. Enter the realm of the gods and marvel in the heavenly scent of Bvlgari Man In Black.
Bvlgari celebrates 130 years of existence and launches new fragrance Bvlgari Man In Black, as a flanker of the original Bvlgari Man from 2010. The fragrance is announced as bold and charismatic, inspired by the myth of the birth of Vulcan, the god of the earth, interpreted in a way that suits the modern man.
Top notes are Spices, Rum and Tobacco;
middle notes are Leather, Iris and Tuberose;
base notes are Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Benzoin.
Community reviews
This scent overall is very well blended and smooth. The spices are very mellow and not sharp at all, which is different from the spicebomb line (even though I love strong spices). I only get the boozy rum note faintly in the opening, but within 30 minutes the scent quickly transitions into a blend of spicy suede and non-lipsticky iris that's been dusted with vanillic tobacco leaves. The performance might feel sub-average at first, but it either needs to mature or you might be going nose blind. It a very sophisticated and enjoyable wearing experience but may be slightly mature in taste.
I blind bought this a few years ago and boyyy this fragrance is sooo sexy. It's probably the best one from the Bvlgari Man line and I have gotten many compliments on it. It opens boozy with spices and after a few hours it gives this warm, cozy, powdery-woody vibe. It is VERY similar to Spicebomb Extreme, so i would say it is redundant to own both unless you want the boozy spicy vibe that this one has in the beginning. This one is perfect for the fall and winter mostly nights.
Bvlgari Man in Black is a masculine fragrance characterized by warm, spicy, and leather tones. When first sprayed, it opens intensely with notes of spice and rum. This opening is charismatic, bold, and striking. Then, leather, amber, and woody notes enter the scene. These layers give the perfume a mature, gentlemanly air. It has a rugged yet refined presence, conveying a masculine presence that exudes strength without being rude.
Literally the best perfume ever fucking made. Opens smelling like sweet whiskey and tobacco, then smells floral and then ends up smelling really really sweet. Too bad it’s greatness is as big as it’s shitty performance. The only thing that’s made this perfume a bit more intense in scent and performance has been freezing cold days for me. If not, it won’t last more than 3hs. Really sad state for a fragrance this good to be in
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