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Oud Pagode vs Bvlgari Man

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

Updated 4,035 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bvlgari Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Oud Pagode

    Choose it for a musky and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Bvlgari Man

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Oud Pagode1/7
Bvlgari Man6/7
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
Oud PagodeChapel Factory
Bvlgari ManBvlgari
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.64/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 75%
3.98/ 5 · 3,990 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerBvlgari ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
24%Like
29%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

45 votes

32%Love
51%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

2,440 votes

Category winnerBvlgari ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityBvlgari Man

SillageBvlgari Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value65
Category winnerBvlgari ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
oud92%
woody84%
floral77%
powdery69%
ozonic61%
woody100%
amber92%
ozonic84%
aquatic77%
aromatic69%
honey61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LotusTea
Heart2-4 hrs
Cashmere WoodRice
Base6-8 hrs
MuskOud
Top
Violet LeafLotusBergamotWhite Pear
Heart
VetyverWoodsy NotesCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
White HoneyMuskBenzoinTonka Bean
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
Summer40
Fall87
Winter87
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOud PagodeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex84
Women16
Men95
Unisex5
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,174

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews341

Category winnerBvlgari ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

Reviews →

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 …

Reviews →
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, Oud Pagode or Bvlgari Man?

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

Which lasts longer, Oud Pagode or Bvlgari Man?

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

Which projects more, Oud Pagode or Bvlgari Man?

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

Do Oud Pagode and Bvlgari Man 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 Oud Pagode or Bvlgari Man 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 Oud Pagode and Bvlgari Man?

Oud Pagode has top notes of Lotus and Tea, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Rice, a base of Musk and Oud. 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.

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