Fragrance comparison

Bergamot & Oud vs Bvlgari Man In Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 11,429 ratings analysed

Bergamot & Oud

Proad

4.405 votes

Rank #56,671 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Bvlgari Man In Black

Bvlgari

4.1411,424 votes

Rank #542 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bergamot & Oud
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Bvlgari Man In Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bergamot & Oud2/4

Bvlgari Man In Black2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bergamot & Oud
Sillage & projection: Bvlgari Man In Black
Value for money: Bergamot & Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bvlgari Man In Black

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bergamot & OudProad

Bvlgari Man In BlackBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%

4.14/ 5 · 11,424 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

54%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

9,874 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBergamot & Oud

SillageBvlgari Man In Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value53

Category winnerBergamot & OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

rum77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRumSpices

Heart2 to 3 hours

TuberoseLeather

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodBenzoinAmberTonka BeanVetiver

Top

SpicesRumTobacco

Heart

LeatherIrisTuberose

Base

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRum, Spices, Tuberose and Leather. Durations are only published for Bergamot & Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring26

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,671

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#542

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews341

Category winnerBvlgari Man In BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bergamot & Oud by Proad is an amber woody fragrance that contrasts bright citrus sparkle with dark, resinous depth. The opening introduces a sharp burst of bergamot, paired with warm boozy rum and pungent spices. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich middle layer emerges, blending floral tuberose with a rugged leat…

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Bvlgari Man In Black is a warm, boozy leather fragrance built around rum, spices, tobacco and smooth woods. It opens rich and aromatic, then settles into a darker heart where leather, iris and a creamy tuberose touch soften the edges. It suits cooler weather, evenings and close settings best. The style feels masculine…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bergamot & Oud or Bvlgari Man In Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bergamot & Oud is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Bvlgari Man In Black is rated 4.14/5 from 11,424 votes. Choose Bergamot & Oud for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Bvlgari Man In Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot & Oud or Bvlgari Man In Black?

Bergamot & Oud lasts longest (Bergamot & Oud 72/100, Bvlgari Man In Black 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot & Oud or Bvlgari Man In Black?

Bvlgari Man In Black projects furthest (Bvlgari Man In Black 58/100, Bergamot & Oud 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamot & Oud and Bvlgari Man In Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Rum, Spices, Tuberose and Leather.

Is Bergamot & Oud or Bvlgari Man In Black better for summer or winter?

Bergamot & Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot & Oud and Bvlgari Man In Black?

Bergamot & Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Rum and Spices, heart notes of Tuberose and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Amber. Bvlgari Man In Black has top notes of Spices, Rum and Tobacco, heart notes of Leather, Iris and Tuberose, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Benzoin.