Fortitude
Robert GrahamEau de Toilette2016
Side by side
Fortitude vs. Bvlgari Man In Black Essence
Is Fortitude better than Bvlgari Man In Black Essence?
Fortitude peaks in winter, while Bvlgari Man In Black Essence belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
TobaccoTonka Bean
warm spicywoodyamber
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 Fortitude and Bvlgari Man In Black Essence?
| Fortitude | Bvlgari Man In Black Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 2016 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Ilias Ermenidis | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Fortitude and Bvlgari Man In Black Essence smell?
Fortitude
Sweet
Patchouli
Tobacco
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber
Earthy
Bvlgari Man In Black Essence
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Rum
Floral
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Fortitude and Bvlgari Man In Black Essence share?
Top
Tobacco
RumTobacco
Heart
Tonka Bean
LeatherOrris AbsoluteTuberose
Base
Patchouli
BenzoinGuaiac WoodTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
BenzoinTonka Bean
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco
Where they fit
When and where do Fortitude and Bvlgari Man In Black Essence work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Fortitude or Bvlgari Man In Black Essence?
| Fortitude | Bvlgari Man In Black Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Fortitude and Bvlgari Man In Black Essence?
Fortitude doesn't try to impress you immediately. The tobacco opens quietly, almost subdued, then deepens into something that takes up space. It builds gradually.Fortitude
This is rum-forward but not boozy, with cocoa and iris adding surprising elegance. The ebony and tonka base keeps it grounded and warm without being heavy.Bvlgari Man In Black Essence
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