Bvlgari Man In Black Bvlgari 2014

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Ranked 99 in Men's Perfume

7.9 / 10 1374 Ratings

A popular perfume by Bvlgari for men, released in 2014. The scent is spicy-woody. It is being marketed by LVMH.

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Main accords

Spicy

Woody

Sweet

Oriental

Leathery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Rum

Tobacco

Heart Notes

Leather

Orris absolute

Tuberose

Base Notes

Gaiac wood

Tonka bean Benzoin

Benzoin

Perfumer

Alberto Morillas

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Ratings

Scent

7.91374 Ratings

Longevity

7.11206 Ratings

Sillage

6.81213 Ratings

Bottle

7.41209 Ratings

Value for money

7.3730 Ratings

Submitted by Michael, last update on 02/22/2025.

Interesting Facts

The face of the advertising campaign is French model Patrick Petitjean.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Bvlgari Man In Black All Blacks Limited Edition

Bvlgari Man In Black Essence

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Bvlgari Man In Black Parfum

Spicebomb

Bvlgari Man Black Cologne

Reviews

44 in-depth fragrance descriptions

09/06/2015

Platinum1
59 Reviews

Platinum1

Top Review 7

~ Rum & Spice ~

~ If I was to write a review that is a so called review only I would simply say MIB is, 5/5 stars for scent and 3/5 stars for performance and "I Love it!" then walk away from the keyboard. But this is so much more and deserves words to bring it alive for those searching for that next worthy true perfume purchase! Yesterday all day while testing this sophisticated man on one arm I had another gent on the other a Mr.GPH2 both refined and beautiful spicey similiar cousins. This Bvlgari man is pure boozy intoxication swirling in it's opening rum note held by a gentlemanly warm leather glove. I envision a suave mature man in a smokey jazz club with a rose in his coat pocket, glass in hand with the sillage of an alluring balmy noir scent discreetly projecting from his presence. There is something smoldering here wafting in a faint burning accord that's not off putting but rather very alluring. A touch sweet in it's vanilla and tonka notes the drydown borders on almost gourmand'ish. I am glad this is an EdP and while not a projection bomb it does offer respectable longevity in it's stay. For me this is a must have designer along side La Nuit and The One. Perhaps even in some ways more complex and niche like than even those two respected scents. So yes I do give this a 5/5 for being such a handsome masculine scent and am proud to have this Man on my shelf and as my sotd.
Kind Regards, Plat ~

11/17/2014

ArkangeL
147 Reviews

ArkangeL

Top Review 6

Neo-Oriental

Man In Black shares a strong resemblance to Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf. However, I believe Bvlgari's quality renders this creation more adequate. The opening is spicy and somewhat boozy due to the rum note. Honeyed spices unite with leather and velvety white florals. Benzoin and Tonka bean contribute to sweetness, but in the faintest manner. If Lancôme produced a men's "La Vie est Belle" I imagine this is what it would smell like. To be realistic, as the fragrance warms it becomes something between Spicebomb and Maison Martin Margiela Jazz Club.

05/12/2019

9
Pricing 8
Bottle 9
Sillage 9
Longevity 10
Scent

AntonioPORT
2 Reviews

AntonioPORT

Very helpful Review 7

MiB - Me in a Bottle

No other fragrance I can remember can be an extent of myself so perfectly as this one.

This little guy has the power of a horse and the softness of a silk clothing when dries down to a skin scent after a minimum of 8h of great performance.

There's this magic of the tobacco nuances touched by a slight floral note in a boozy, woody, leather jacket style.
This fits my body and fills my soul… what an amazing scent, so manly, so daring, so unique, gentle and dry but warm in the heart.

If I had to have a signature scent I guess it was MiB, even knowing that he could struggle with me during some warmer days but… a smile in my face and a warm heart just makes me happy.

Spicebomb is a close friend… I don't see the two as much similar… although they share a lot, but Spicebomb is much more sweet. MiB is above that. Well done Bvlgari.

03/06/2018

9
Bottle 6
Sillage 8
Longevity 10
Scent

Elysium
866 Reviews

Elysium

Very helpful Review 6

The goddess poured Ambrosia over your head

"I dreamed the goddess poured ambrosia over your head—out of a ladle." Oh, man! Could I have this nectar forever? A symphony of boozy-smoky prelude, a floral-leathery interlude, which turns into a sweet-powdery postlude!

Man In Black is relatively bold and masculine, but I find, as we move into autumn/winter, it is not overpowering. It can be worn for both day or night, a darker type of fragrance, and In my opinion, three essential notes make In Black unique. The first is amber rum, one of the top notes, a pure natural extract obtained by highly precise extraction techniques that provides the initial wave of fruity, amber notes. Where many amber rums are characterized by excessive sweetness or harshness, this one has the rich flavor of rum and the complexity more typically associated with a refined whiskey barrel for a spirit. It is full of the aromas and flavors of vanilla, intense caramel nuttiness, and vibrant minerality, made from molasses and sugarcane juice, with a lingering finish that brings sweet notes of butterscotch, balanced with earthy tobacco.
It is all about the boozy, spicy, and smoky opening. I love how the spices are enriching the slightly sweet amber touch and how these balance the irresistibly gorgeous rum note.

The second is tuberose, and here we are in the middle notes, a feminine flower prized for its narcotic opulence that adds an ultra-sensual, manliness dimension. Once the flower heart starts to come out, together with the sweet and buttery orris absolute, it reveals the gentleman in this man who drank a bit too much rum and smoked a tad too much tobacco in the first place.

Last but not least, is the understated allure of leather, its sweet, smoky, woody tobacco notes imparting a faintly oaky, natural, light tone. The harmonious blend of the different ingredients like woods, spices, leather, and amber give life to this cologne. When the fragrance opens up, you can already smell some hints of leather notes, tuberose, spices, rum, and iris.

Black has an intense scent and sharp composition. It depends on your choice as to whether you want to use it for daily use, but many find it best to use for business occasions or special events or at night time. Its longevity is merely incredible. If you want to use it for daytime wear, you will be surprised that the scent still lingers after the day ends. It is boozy, spicy, and slightly smoky with a fair degree of warmth for the colder weather. Projection wise, it isn't all that powerful. It is a decently heavy cologne, but it doesn't project like a beast. It is also a more mature kind of scent, so I'd recommend it for guys in their mid-twenties and up. It is masculine and kind of sexy, but it would work more as a casual type of cologne.

Overall, is Man in Black worth it? Yes, this is a well put together fragrance for guys who like darker/spicier kinds of scents. I enjoy how it smells, and it does have excellent longevity. I do wish that it was a bit bolder, however, if you need something understated, Man in Black will do the job. One last thing, despite the very different opening, In Black smells nearly similar to V&R Spicebomb, especially in the middle and final stages.

-Elysium

02/19/2023

7
Pricing 8
Bottle 6
Sillage 6
Longevity 10
Scent

Spacebase
19 Reviews

Spacebase

Very helpful Review 6

Fleeting Love

Bvlgari's "Man in Back" is to my nasal passages the premier boozy, leather fragrance from a designer house. It's a perfectly spicy, musty blend for a confident man looking for a slightly more dark and daring edge given the appropriate setting.

That is to inherently state that "Man in Black" is not the most versatile choice or one that would nicely fit into an office setting. I wouldn't say it's weather specific, but I'd suggest evenings, dinners, lounge dates, bars, and clubs as ideals for this juice.

I find "Man in Black" a superb fragrance and one not to be overlooked; but there is a hefty caviat to go along with Bvgari's bad-boy; and that's the performance. It's SURPRISINGLY poor. For a fragrance that smells so strong and potent, it's dishearting that it'll be all but gone in a couple of hours. I do prolong it's potency a bit on my skin with some well placed Vaseline, but there's no skirting the fact that this fails as far as longevity is concerned.

If you're like me and you don't mind taking your fragrances on the go (and reapplying when necessary) then I guarantee you'll get a lot out of Bvlgari's "Man in Black." I'd go as far as saying that reapplication is necessary.

I absolutely LOVE this scent, even if that love is fleeting.

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