Fragrance comparison

Sidi Bel-Abbès vs Bvlgari Man In Black

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 11,641 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sidi Bel-Abbès

Serge Lutens · 2025

4.34217 votes

Rank #2,945 LeatherTobacco

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Bvlgari Man In Black

Bvlgari

4.1411,424 votes

Rank #535 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sidi Bel-Abbès takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sidi Bel-Abbès
Choose it for a leather and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bvlgari Man In Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Sidi Bel-Abbès5/7

Bvlgari Man In Black2/7

Ratings & consensus: Sidi Bel-Abbès
Community sentiment: Sidi Bel-Abbès
Longevity: Sidi Bel-Abbès
Sillage & projection: Sidi Bel-Abbès
Value for money: Bvlgari Man In Black
Versatility: Sidi Bel-Abbès
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

Sidi Bel-AbbèsSerge Lutens

Bvlgari Man In BlackBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

4.14/ 5 · 11,424 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerSidi Bel-AbbèsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

166 votes

54%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

9,874 votes

Category winnerSidi Bel-AbbèsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySidi Bel-Abbès

SillageSidi Bel-Abbès

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value53

Category winnerBvlgari Man In BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

tobacco92%

animalic84%

beeswax77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

rum77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both leather and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tobacco

Heart

Beeswax

Base

LeatherVanilla

Top

SpicesRumTobacco

Heart

LeatherIrisTuberose

Base

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Leather and Spices. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring26

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSidi Bel-AbbèsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex55

Women18

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

Reviews41

Overall rank#535

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews341

Category winnerBvlgari Man In BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sidi Bel-Abbès by Serge Lutens offers a distinct, arid profile on the skin. This unisex fragrance blends raw tobacco with sun-drenched sand and warm spices. It is a compelling choice for those seeking an atmospheric, non-sweet scent for crisp autumn days, providing a steady and grounded presence that lingers throughou…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sidi Bel-Abbès or Bvlgari Man In Black?

Sidi Bel-Abbès takes 5 of 7 categories. Sidi Bel-Abbès is rated 4.34/5 from 217 votes; Bvlgari Man In Black is rated 4.14/5 from 11,424 votes. Choose Sidi Bel-Abbès for a leather and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bvlgari Man In Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sidi Bel-Abbès or Bvlgari Man In Black?

Sidi Bel-Abbès lasts longest (Sidi Bel-Abbès 74/100, Bvlgari Man In Black 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sidi Bel-Abbès or Bvlgari Man In Black?

Sidi Bel-Abbès projects furthest (Sidi Bel-Abbès 67/100, Bvlgari Man In Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sidi Bel-Abbès and Bvlgari Man In Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and tobacco accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Leather and Spices.

Is Sidi Bel-Abbès or Bvlgari Man In Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sidi Bel-Abbès is the stronger pick. For winter, Sidi Bel-Abbès is the stronger pick. Sidi Bel-Abbès suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sidi Bel-Abbès and Bvlgari Man In Black?

Sidi Bel-Abbès has top notes of Tobacco, heart notes of Beeswax, a base of Leather and Vanilla. 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.