Bvlgari
Man in Black
heavy weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-18. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.00
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.30
- spicy0.60
- woody0.40
- amber0.60
- sweet0.60
- leather0.60
- smoky0.00
- musky0.00
Where it fits.
Formal
Man in Black is polished, leather and woody, so it sits well with a suit.
Winter cold
Man in Black is rich, amber and sweet, so it lasts in cold air.
Signature
Man in Black is spicy and amber with a clear character, best in fall and winter.
Date night
Man in Black is sweet and amber, made for a night out.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Carolina Herrera
CH Men Privé
85/100CH Men Privé's lavender and the tonka in Man in Black are an old barbershop classic, tied by shared leather.
Spray Man in Black first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then CH Men Privé on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Parfums de Marly
Percival
85/100The sweet tonka in Man in Black smooths the sharp lavender of Percival, with spice in both.
Spray Man in Black first (2 sprays, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Percival on top (4 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).
Givenchy
Gentleman Eau de Toilette's lavender and the tonka in Man in Black are an old barbershop classic, tied by shared leather.
Spray Man in Black first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Gentleman Eau de Toilette on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).