Essential
Paul SmithEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
Essential vs. Bvlgari Man In Black
Bvlgari Man In Black rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Essential | Bvlgari Man In Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Hamid Merati-Kashani | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Essential
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Ozonic
Lavender
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Bvlgari Man In Black
Warm Spicy
Woody
Rum
Amber
Leather
Tobacco
Sweet
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Ozonic Notes
Spicy NotesRumSpicesTobacco
Heart—
LeatherIrisTuberose
Base—
Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Essential | Bvlgari Man In Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The name says everything. This isn't the fragrance that owns a room, it's the one that becomes part of how you smell. No surprises, no drama. Just ozonic freshness and woody warmth doing exactly what.Essential
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Essential | Bvlgari Man In Black | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 oz | — | $79.79fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | $23.79fragrancenet | $111.99fragrancenet |
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