Bvlgari Man in Black Review
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Bvlgari Man in Black is an amber & spicy fragrance (warm resins, spices and ambery sweetness) from Bvlgari, marketed for men. Bvlgari is a designer house.
Price varies (no price snapshot observed)
Based on 5 Reddit owner comments (1 with a clear rating) · Top 74% of tracked fragrances by overall score
Is Bvlgari Man in Black worth it?
Owners are often disappointed: 3.1/5 overall from 1 rated owner comment, with an average owner rating of 3.0★. Owners talk most about compliments (1 mention).
Who it suits
- You want compliments: 1 owner comment praise it.
Who should skip it
- No recurring owner complaints so far.
Longevity, projection and compliments
| What owners report | Positive | Negative | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longevityi | 0 say it lasts well | 0 say it fades fast | Not rated |
| Projectioni | 0 say it projects well | 0 call it weak or a skin scent | Not rated |
| Complimentsi | 1 report compliments | 0 report none | 4.1 |
Counts of owner comments that describe this fragrance's performance on their own skin. "Not rated" means no owner described it.
When owners wear it
Seasons
Occasions
Number of owner comments mentioning each season or occasion alongside this fragrance (positive or negative).
What Reddit owners say
3/5“I tried Bvlgari Wood Essence and Man in Black last week at a department store. Blew me away, I absolutely loved both. Put a sample spray on each wrist to try them out for the day. When I got home my spouse immediately hated both and made me take a shower to get rid of them. So I'd love to buy one, especially Wood Essence, but they're not allowed in my house. I conclude that blokes like myself love Bvlgari but women bloody hate it with a passion.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“But I wore Bleu De Chanel, Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, Bvlagri Man In Black Orient, Kilian Paris Straight To Heaven, a ton of other things, but mostly Aventus lol.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“Man In Black is my SOTD”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“That's why BVLGARI Man In Black will always be in my collection!”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) ComplimentsWinter“Parfum is just 🤌 Got so many compliments in the winter wedding season. Along with Bvlgari Man in Black.”
Dupes and similar fragrances
No dupe pairing for this fragrance reached our evidence bar (2+ comments naming both with a "dupe/clone/smells like" phrase).
Alternatives in the same family
- Versace Eros Flame — 3.1 from 18 owner comments
- Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb — 3.2 from 39 owner comments
- Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme — 3.2 from 14 owner comments
FAQ
How long does Bvlgari Man in Black last?
Owners in our sample did not comment on its longevity often enough to say. Longevity varies with skin, climate and concentration.
What season is Bvlgari Man in Black best for?
Owners mention winter most often (1 comment).
Does Bvlgari Man in Black get compliments?
1 owner comment in our sample report compliments while wearing it.
Can I buy Bvlgari Man in Black on Amazon safely?
We did not find it sold by Amazon.com or by the brand's own Amazon store, so we do not link to it. Third-party fragrance listings carry a counterfeit and grey-market risk.
Keep deciding
- Bvlgari fragrances ranked
- Best amber & spicy fragrances
- Best Men’s Fragrances
- Best Designer Fragrances
- Buying guide shortlists · Methodology
Details
| Brand | Bvlgari (Designer) |
| Fragrance family | Amber & Spicy |
| Marketed for | men |
| Amazon listing | Not checked yet |
| Reddit evidence | 5 owner comments, 50 mentions in total across r/fragrance, r/FemFragLab and related subreddits |
| Last updated | 2026-11-03 |
Family and "marketed for" follow the brand's positioning and common fragrance references; flankers (Intense, Elixir, Parfum editions) are tracked separately or excluded.