How it smells
Main smell: leather and oud. It opens with rum and cardamom, moves to taif rose and tuberose and dries down to leather and agarwood (oud).
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Man Black Orient notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Bvlgari Man Black Orient EDC in detail
Man Black Orient EDC comes from Bvlgari. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Maison Crivelli Oud Stallion unisex lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like leather and agarwood (oud) are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Man Black Orient sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a lighter match.
Man Black Orient price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Byredo Accord Oud Byredo.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2010.
Man Black Orient dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Maison Crivelli Oud Stallion unisex (3 shared notes), Byredo Accord Oud Byredo (3 shared notes), Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (3 shared notes) and Astrophil & Stella Nabati Oud (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad starts from €35.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Man Black Orient come out?
It came out in 2016.
Who would like Man Black Orient?
People who enjoy leather and oud smells.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.