Fragrance comparison

Bvlgari Man In Black vs Overture Man

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 13,762 ratings analysed

Bvlgari Man In Black

Bvlgari

4.1411,424 votes

Rank #544 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Overture Man

Amouage

4.252,338 votes

Rank #24,794 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overture Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bvlgari Man In Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Overture Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Bvlgari Man In Black2/5

Overture Man3/5

Ratings & consensus: Overture Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Overture Man
Sillage & projection: Overture Man
Value for money: Bvlgari Man In Black
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

Bvlgari Man In BlackBvlgari

Overture ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 11,424 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 2,338 votes

Category winnerOverture ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

9,874 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityOverture Man

SillageOverture Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value41

Category winnerBvlgari Man In BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

rum77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesRumTobacco

Heart

LeatherIrisTuberose

Base

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodBenzoin

Top

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart

MyrrhBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium

Base

Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage

InformationalShared notesLeather and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#544

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews341

Overall rank#24,794

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBvlgari Man In BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Overture Man opens with a sharp grapefruit citrus note mixed with heavy cognac booze and warm cumin. The scent settles into dark, resinous myrrh and dry wood, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, leather shield. It is a bold, challenging fragrance made for formal winter nights.

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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, Bvlgari Man In Black or Overture Man?

Overture Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Bvlgari Man In Black is rated 4.14/5 from 11,424 votes; Overture Man is rated 4.25/5 from 2,338 votes. Choose Bvlgari Man In Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Overture Man for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Bvlgari Man In Black or Overture Man?

Overture Man lasts longest (Overture Man 86/100, Bvlgari Man In Black 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bvlgari Man In Black or Overture Man?

Overture Man projects furthest (Overture Man 78/100, Bvlgari Man In Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bvlgari Man In Black and Overture Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Leather and Benzoin.

What are the notes in Bvlgari Man In Black and Overture Man?

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. Overture Man has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Animal notes, Smoke, Incense and Leather.