Bvlgari MAN IN BLACK PARFUM Fragrance Review | Is It Any Good?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

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[@BrianK_70]

This industry really needs some kind of regulation with things like oil concentrations, reformulations that change scent and/or performance, and reducing oil concentrations with new batches, etc. It's practically getting fraudulent at this point.

[@efthlouk]

Excellent point!

[@wishawlad3635]

Literally had this in my basket and was about to purchase. Closed the page and will stick to my EDP MIB. Thanks my man, saved me 70 pounds.

[@professionalpookie]

Suuuuuure....

[@wishawlad3635]

@@professionalpookie yes sure pal

[@ToriZealot]

100% agree, compared EdP vs Parfum last week. Parfum bit more refined, creamier but gone soon. No reason to "upgrade" for me. The sales-person at the Parfum-Store bragged about the high percentate of parfum oils ... sigh.

[@vetiwearerdaimyo1592]

I hope you compare new Bvlgari pour Homme EDP 2024 to old EDT

[@bobperricone2216]

I have my old bottle of MIB..its an eau de parfum........not an edt

[@wagstaff6135]

The flanker Man In Black Essence was EDP, and also pretty weak in terms of performance. So not surprised, here. I liked the way it smelled at least. Still favor Black Orient in this series, I guess.

[@vizatrix]

I can relate, previous concentration is my personal record with 24 sprays - still I couldn't smell it in 1-1,5h. 2nd place would be some John Varvatos.

[@Gungrave123]

Same experience with DHP 2020, which Sebastian thinks is a "beast mode" for some reason.

[@headspaceaudio7745]

Such a great frag but it's too bad they didn't care enough to improve it like amouage did with jubilation 40

[@houseadams4841]

I have found performance for the entire line is hit or miss…. Some perform well on my skin…. Others are not good at all… Not surprised by this…

[@hlindner75]

I still enjoy the original Man in Black, as well as the Black Orient. But I'll try the new one as well, once available in my country, to find out how it smells and performs.

[@kamabilol]

Man in black essence (laoulou edition) is incredible

[@drek9k2]

@@kamabilol How's smell compared to MIB? Also, has anyone ever gotten hold of Intense? I always wanted to try that, based by the notes, but they discontinued and on off chance you could find it, it'll be hella expensive.

[@viggenone]

That’s why I stay away as far as I can from designers… thanks for the review Sebastian!!!

[@GrowingDownUnder]

some designers perform better than niche, I still think designers are better than most niche.

[@mustafajakubovic2204]

Thanks Sebastian, I tried in 2023 Rain Essence from Bvlgari its so weak too

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I have Man In Black edp and like it but it sounds like the one to have bought was Bvlgari Man Black Orient with its rum, oud and leather notes along with great performance. I should have bought it a few years ago when Fragrancenet still had it in stock.

[@scarystories190]

I remember a cologne back in the 80s. had an Aztec or Arizona type bottle, like a sand color. Anyone remember that?

[@carlito7863]

Better buy niches fragrances for this price

[@giacomo8875]

Definitely

[@neptunemeditation]

It smells good. Like talcum powder. Just get Verset Stone for £6 for 15ml. Smells exactly the same. £25 for 100ml i think.

[@gunnerfrags9378]

Thank you for the review. I really like Man in Black original & it lasts awhile on me since it's an older bottle; now I won't bother with this one

[@jasonsh121]

Did you try the Black Orient flanker? It was a Parfum. Didn't seem to radically different from the EDP, but did last longer.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Oh I should circle back maybe I can find a bottle,

[@AKA-xo8gk]

Bought it and it’s a great perfume 🤷‍♂️

[@jwill8759]

I'm glad you are calling out this water!

[@J_M_E_83]

I liked the original, but it was never one that really did that much for me tbh. I like the flanker more called Black Orient, dunno if you tried that one Sebastian? I've heard a few people say that performance on this new Parfum one is poor so will definitely be passing on this 👍

[@JoeT-re5ro]

I prefer the orient one too .

[@Aedmun]

Current formulation of the OG is bad. It used to be a beefy sweet amber oriental. There is now a sourness in the top notes that is unpleasant to my nose

[@maxmidnight8469]

These days, if I can smell a perfume on my skin for a few hours I call it a win... it's sad...

[@sandymcconnell1969]

Thanks Sebastian. Definitely one to avoid! I got my bottle of Babycat today so I'm a happy man. 😊

[@ivantrudeau8974]

What does Babysat smell similar to?

[@jwill8759]

Hey Sebastian, there is a new Guerlain Vetiver Parfum dropping in Europe. The notes look similar to the old Vetiver Extreme though, may be worth checking it out.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Oh yes I’ve been mentioning it since last year it’s the vetiver, habit rouge and L’Homme Ideal.

[@jwill8759]

@@ThePerfumeGuy i think you will really enjoy the Habit Rouge and L'Homme Ideal Parfums. Fantastic fragrances, thick heavy fragrances. Performing well so far.

[@scentholic959]

I was so looking forward to this fragrance but now really need to think twice

[@fernandoswe]

Heard any news on the new BDK Extrait? Too excited for it !

[@funeka691]

The performance does sound disappointing, especially for the price.

[@majstorgile]

There is a discount in Sephora 100ml for 132€ in Europe

[@nicklymp6152]

Yeah totally agree, typical Alberto Morillas.. nice fragrance I like it..doesn't perform though. Parfums, eau de parfums etc in designers' fragrances is only a marketing scheme. There is no way there is a parfum concentration in this one.

[@theoudtour]

Your facial expression in the still tells us all we need to know😂

[@stockzonephotography]

Hi! What is your advice, for a fragrance with these notes, with a great performance?

[@Feemy]

It really seems like designer parfum concentrations are not performing like they should. Profondo Parfum I heard is also very disappointing. At this point, I feel it is best just to stick to EDPs. My hunch is that it is all marketing nonsense. These brands are watering down parfums and then releasing Elixirs (the latest trend) which are ACTUALLY parfums. I say save your money and stick to EDPs or buy Elixirs if you're really into the line.

[@a-cashious9304]

Is there one related to this parfum that performs better?

[@beardyboy889]

Are you sure it wasn't because of you were getting noseblind Seb? If not then it's just a weak one I guess, such a shame cause I really wanna add this to my collection

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I don’t think so but anything is possible. It was quite weak sadly. Even on testing in store.

[@beardyboy889]

​@@ThePerfumeGuyhey thanks for the response, Seb. I've always believe your honest review on other fragrances, it's just that I can't believe they let us down really bad since the EDP is still one of my favorite fragrance, I guess the "PARFUM" label is just a marketing gimmick, I wish it was an improvement from the EDP, such a shame really.

[@joeswift3444]

I think I saw the price was $180 USD but not sure that was a result of some currency conversions. Any idea on price for when it hits US?

[@joeswift3444]

Never mind it's one of the first things you said, lol. So over $200 US.

[@vincenthusvh]

MIB parfum sells for €84 in The Netherlands 🤔

[@mavistheman69]

I wish they would still make bvlgari pour homme extreme

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I never checked it out.

[@abefromansausagekingofchic6480]

Got my 3.3oz for $70 USD, and it lasts all day long. No idea why you spent that much

[@rickytomatoes]

They should have tapped Bertrand Duchaufour or Julien Rasquinet for this release.

[@Indecencealicia]

Thanks for sharing

[@funeka691]

That price is steep!

[@308atalay]

Bulgari never really caught up to the 2020’s. or even the latter half of the 2010’s.

[@RisingChaos]

Myrrh & Tonka performs pretty well for me tbh 🤷‍♂

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Smellzgud]

“It’s a wimp!” That caught me off guard 😂

[@bmoneybby]

It may have to sit for awhile... A very long while.

[@VuTran-hr6gj]

Bvlgari has good scents but they do not last long. How sad!

[@valzalel5203]

Damn. I guess I'll stick to the Au Thé's

[@timmbrefbarrington2663]

953 Maxie Unions

[@m.sordam2430]

What city you in Sebastian? Looks like you are in Europe again.

[@Mr.Cologne]

So sad it doesn't perform

[@Polyfusia]

The Parfum is 79% alcohol just like the EDP. I have a suspicion that they are using the word Parfum as a name and not a descriptor and if its proven that the oil content is the same as the EDP or only very slightly more it should become a scandal in the fragrance community.

[@GoranAbraxas]

That doesn't mean what you think it means, it just means that the perfume is diluted in 79% alcohol, as opposed to pure 100% alcohol. It means that the alcohol itself is diluted with other ingredients (dilutants, distilled water, fixatives, etc) amounting to 21% of total alcohol volume in the bottle.

[@Gungrave123]

this is the strength of the alcohol, not the percentage of alcohol in the fragrance ..

[@kunaldev1257]

reminds of tomford black orchid

[@medeterdem7937]

Yes follow me

[@laurajebe3362]

How disappointing. Thank you for letting us know. ❤

[@michaelleavitt3834]

The Elixir can’t be far behind🙄

[@andreidanielpetre]

Great insight! I have the OG, but frankly I find it overhyped for no reason. Insane price for this one, damn, Bvlgari's main line is a low shelf designer one, no offence, just like Versace, D&G, Kenzo or JPG. All the best and take care!

[@sarmero8958]

Its and absolute disaster, bvlgari is doing awful lately

[@h2woah127]

😯

[@jokaasama1529]

Matter of taste, youre the first person ive seen who isnt loving it.

[@professionalpookie]

*an

[@290revolver290]

Not just Bvlgari, it's the world. Creativity is on a decline

[@ivantrudeau8974]

Obsession with Dior Parfum.😪

[@NPrez-cv4jn]

Spicebomb extreme anyone?

[@junkies1111]

These designer price are fucken ridiculous...some niche fragances are way cheaper 😅

[@STO7750]

Same experience, does not perform.

[@ShattiUnique]

200€? thats a Unique’e Luxury price..

[@gr0276]

I skip every Alberto Morillas fragrance, he is extremely overrated IMO. Looking forward to your review of the new Bvlgari pour homme EDP.

[@Gungrave123]

I doubt that Alberto even creates any fragrances now days, more like licensing his name to these brands to use.

[@Adam_StefaniakSaltea_Moonspell]

Such a waste! I was so loyal to the house. Thank you, I certainly will not get it for 200 bucks.

[@originalvybepromotions7269]

it reminds me slightly of Oud Wood

[@NonchalantWalrusParty]

This is why we buy clones

[@elani6507]

Does it need to macerate??🤔

[@victorashul]

Let it sit for a few weeks, Sebastian... More an more fragrances need that nowadays...

[@Gungrave123]

that's just cope. You cannot "age" "mature" or "macerate" a fragrance once it's filled in a bottle.

[@hammadsaeed5448]

No it’s not your skin , this scent doesn’t have vibe ..Dior home Parfum is the best ever ..Dior cannot be compared to Bvlgari , Dior is more on niche side

[@Gungrave123]

The so called "potency" of DHP is so disingenuously overhyped, it's unreal. Faint skin scent within an hour. People calling it beast mode are outright lying. It's 10 times weaker than Sauvage Elixir.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Like you experience how perfume wears on my skin? LOL! What an annoying comment. Your skin is your own skin and only your skin not mine! This is the reason why I rarely talk about performance unless it's weak as shit. DHP performs way better than most designer fragrances! And so sorry on you it's a fain skin scent because it certainly isn't on my skin! :)

[@710inferno]

“It’s a wimp” 🤣

[@dru812002]

No way it’s weaker than Gucci Guilty Parfum lol

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

It’s the weakest!!

[@unnamed5624]

​@@ThePerfumeGuyCould you please provide a review of Pepe Jeans Celebrate for Him Fragrance

[@rprentals]

Bvlgari blows

[@daninadine686]

🤦‍♂️ well, great

[@journeyman6752]

From reading a lot of comments / reviews on - you know where - the new bottle / reformulation is much weaker than the original EDP.

[@randomshortz17]

Cash grab

[@moondust013]

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