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    Bvlgari Man Wood Essence vs. Oud Wood

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Oud Wood rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bvlgari Man Wood Essence vs. Oud Wood
    Bvlgari Man Wood EssenceOud Wood
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182007
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerAlberto MorillasRichard Herpin

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bvlgari Man Wood Essence

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy

    Oud Wood

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonCoriander Leaf
    CardamomSichuan Pepper
    Heart
    CypressAmerican CedarCedarwoodVetiver
    Agarwood (Oud)Brazilian Rosewood
    Base
    BenzoinSiam Benzoin
    SandalwoodAmberVetiverVanillaTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bvlgari Man Wood Essence vs. Oud Wood
    Bvlgari Man Wood EssenceOud Wood
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's the thing about this one: the name suggests something rugged and natural, but the scent is sugar-citrus, almost candy. That's either the draw or the dealbreaker, depending on what you want.Bvlgari Man Wood Essence
    Oud Wood is a deliberate choice to wear oud without the aggression. It smells like money and restraint in equal measure, more boardroom than bazaar.Oud Wood

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Bvlgari Man Wood Essence vs. Oud Wood
    Bvlgari Man Wood EssenceOud Wood
    0.5 oz$25.19fragrancenet
    1 oz$195.00ecosmetics
    1.7 oz$228.89fragrancenet

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