Fragrance comparison

Bvlgari Man In Black vs Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 11,437 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bvlgari Man In Black

Bvlgari

4.1411,424 votes

Rank #535 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

Vdot

2.8513 votes

Rank #64,350 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bvlgari Man In Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bvlgari Man In Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bvlgari Man In Black3/5

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Bvlgari Man In Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)
Sillage & projection: Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)
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

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)Vdot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 11,424 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

2.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerBvlgari Man In BlackRating 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

15%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

54%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevitySmoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

SillageSmoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value0

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%

smoky100%

amber92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesRumTobacco

Heart

LeatherIrisTuberose

Base

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodBenzoin

Top20-30 mins

Dried PlumTolu BalsamVanilla

Heart3-5 hrs

Birch TarSmokeTobaccoBenzoinLeatherOlibanum

Base8-12+ hrs

Woody NotesSpicesGuaiac WoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesSpices, Tobacco, Leather and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day19

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Date 32%Party 21%Work 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#535

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews341

Overall rank#64,350

PerfumerNikita Kharlashin

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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Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) by Vdot smells like real campfire logs drenched in sweet resin. It is unapologetic. The scent opens with a burst of sweet dried plum and warm tolu balsam before plunging into raw, charred birch tar and pungent black leather. You get the distinct smell of wood smoke drifting through cold eve…

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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 In Black or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

Bvlgari Man In Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Bvlgari Man In Black is rated 4.14/5 from 11,424 votes; Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) is rated 2.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bvlgari Man In Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bvlgari Man In Black or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) lasts longest (Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) 83/100, Bvlgari Man In Black 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bvlgari Man In Black or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) projects furthest (Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) 70/100, Bvlgari Man In Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bvlgari Man In Black and Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Spices, Tobacco, Leather and Guaiac Wood.

Is Bvlgari Man In Black or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) better for summer or winter?

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bvlgari Man In Black and Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

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. Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) has top notes of Dried Plum, Tolu Balsam and Vanilla, heart notes of Birch Tar, Smoke, Tobacco and Benzoin, a base of Woody Notes, Spices, Guaiac Wood and Ambergris.