Fragrance comparison

Bvlgari Man vs Oud Pagode

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4,035 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bvlgari Man

Bvlgari

3.983,990 votes

Rank #1,174 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Pagode

Chapel Factory

3.6445 votes

Rank #42,582 MuskyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bvlgari Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bvlgari Man
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Oud Pagode
Choose it for a musky and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bvlgari Man6/7

Oud Pagode1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bvlgari ManBvlgari

Oud PagodeChapel Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,990 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerBvlgari ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,440 votes

29%Love

24%Like

29%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerBvlgari ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBvlgari Man

SillageBvlgari Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBvlgari ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

ozonic84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

honey61%

musky100%

oud92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafLotusBergamotWhite Pear

Heart

VetyverWoodsy NotesCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

White HoneyMuskBenzoinTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

LotusTea

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodRice

Base6-8 hrs

MuskOud

InformationalShared notesLotus, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Durations are only published for Oud Pagode, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall87

Winter87

Day100

Night40

Category winnerOud PagodeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women1

Men0

Unisex84

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,174

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews341

Overall rank#42,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBvlgari ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bvlgari Man is a clean woody amber with a polished, masculine feel. Violet leaf, lotus and bergamot give the opening a fresh green, watery lift before the scent settles into vetiver, cashmere woods, sandalwood, soft amber and a touch of white honey. It suits office wear, formal settings and anyone who wants a refined …

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Oud Pagode strips away the heavy, animalic funk commonly found in traditional agarwood fragrances. The opening reveals translucent lotus flower and delicate green tea, floating on crisp air. Soon after, an unusual savory warmth emerges through freshly steamed rice and soft cashmere wood. The base rests on clean white …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bvlgari Man or Oud Pagode?

Bvlgari Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Bvlgari Man is rated 3.98/5 from 3,990 votes; Oud Pagode is rated 3.64/5 from 45 votes. Choose Bvlgari Man for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Oud Pagode for a musky and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bvlgari Man or Oud Pagode?

Bvlgari Man lasts longest (Bvlgari Man 69/100, Oud Pagode 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bvlgari Man or Oud Pagode?

Bvlgari Man projects furthest (Bvlgari Man 60/100, Oud Pagode 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bvlgari Man and Oud Pagode smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and ozonic accords. Common notes include Lotus, Cashmere Wood and Musk.

Is Bvlgari Man or Oud Pagode better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Pagode is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Pagode is the stronger pick. Oud Pagode suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bvlgari Man and Oud Pagode?

Bvlgari Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lotus, Bergamot and White Pear, heart notes of Vetyver, Woodsy Notes, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood, a base of White Honey, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Oud Pagode has top notes of Lotus and Tea, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Rice, a base of Musk and Oud.