Bvlgari Man In Black
BvlgariEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Bvlgari Man In Black vs. Forbidden for Man
Is Bvlgari Man In Black better than Forbidden for Man?
Bvlgari Man In Black rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Forbidden for Man projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Warm SpicyAmber
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bvlgari Man In Black and Forbidden for Man?
| Bvlgari Man In Black | Forbidden for Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2014 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | Christian Vermorel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bvlgari Man In Black and Forbidden for Man smell?
Bvlgari Man In Black
Warm Spicy
Woody
Rum
Amber
Leather
Tobacco
Sweet
Vanilla
Forbidden for Man
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Citrus
Lavender
Musky
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bvlgari Man In Black and Forbidden for Man share?
Top
Spicy NotesRumSpicesTobacco
BergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
LeatherIrisTuberose
CardamomLavender
Base
Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodBenzoin
MuskWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bvlgari Man In Black or Forbidden for Man?
| Bvlgari Man In Black | Forbidden for Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bvlgari Man In Black and Forbidden for Man?
Bold Italianate fire, cooled by leather. Man In Black doesn't whisper, the rum-tobacco opening announces itself, then transforms into something warmer, more intimate.Bvlgari Man In Black
Here's the thing about woody-spicy synthetic: it's either forgettable filler or the whole point. Forbidden for Man chose the latter. The composition doesn't apologize for what it is, it doubles down.Forbidden for Man
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