Bvlgari Man Black Orient

AN ARABIAN-ITALIAN IN BLACK Before the launch of Man in Black Oriental, Bvlgari had a feminine oud perfume (Lazulia) and a unisex one (Eau Parfumée au Thé Noir). The designer missed out on a fragrance for men. Boss, Versace, Ralph Lauren, Varvatos, YSL, Gucci and many other designers already had a successful masculine offering in the Oud range. 2017 saw the birth of what seems to be another successful Bvlgari perfume, with an Oud flanker of Bvlgari Man in Black. The fragrance type is not in the comfort zone of nose master Alberto Morillas, but he has produced another winner. Let's highlight some of the qualities of this Bvlgari oriental gem: * The first impressions - I gave this fragrance top marks, and not without reason. It is a modern oriental fragrance, very well combined, simply brilliant. It smells very spicy and a little boozy. It is strong and intense right from the start. It's wonderful and I'm very happy. On top of that, it comes in a nice looking bottle with a seductive oud leather scent! * When to use it? - I love this kind of cold weather scent. Don't wear it on a hot summer's day unless you enjoy making all living things run away from you! * How does it feel? - It's smooth, well blended and with a harmonious evolution! Who will like it? - It will attract compliments from lovers of oriental scents! * How does it devellops? - The rum/cardamom opening is quite great and the DNA of Man in Black is detectable. The introduction of Taif rose, along with tuberose, works well with the oud and leather base notes. * What about performance? - This perfume has quite a loud projection, so be careful with the spray. Its sillage peaks at 6 feet at the end of the 3d hour. The dry down still has a generous sillage and you can expect a usable skin scent until the 10th hour. It performs above average on the skin and even better on clothing! * Is it a classy scent? - It does not smell cheap or synthetic! It smells really classy and the fragrance ingredients are certainly of the highest quality. * Does it look good? - The Bvlgari marketers have done a good image job and used the Man in Black hype to promote this fragrance! It's a bit different from Man in Black. It has the vibe of the original fragrance, but the Taif rose and the strong oud/leather notes make it a little different. Its orientality justify the presentation. * What about the cost? - I consider this fragrance and Man in Black to be in my top preferences list! Unfortunately the price is higher than Bvlgari Man in Black. My ratings for Bvlgari Man Black Orient: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ - Opening: 9.5 (great taif - tuberose opening) - Scent drydown: 10.0 (fantastic leather oud scent that gives a long and pleasant drydown) - Longevity: 9.0 (3 good sprays on skin are good enough for 10+ hours) - Sillage: 8.5 (6 feet or more on skin; 8 feet or more on clothes; good projection for 3 hours) - Versatility: 7.0 (this is a formal fragrance, not for casual occasions) - Wearability: 7.0 (this is a night fragrance that can be worn on cold days) - Compliments: 7.5 (as with any oud, compliments are moderate) - Uniqueness: 8.0 (very good, but not unique oud) - Quality: 10.0 (impeccable) - Presentation: 10.0 (work of art) - Price: 7.0 (€54.00 for 100 ml non-tester plus shipping before discontinuation; price was somewhat similar to Oud fragrances produced by Bvlgari competitors) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ - Average: 8.49/10.00 MY OPINION: I do recomend this fragrance if you like oud scents. I really do. MUSIC: Pink Floyd - "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"

An unexpected Gem. The term "Niche-like" seems to get thrown around a lot, simply because a scent doesn't smell like the typical designer fragrance you might find at your local department store. In the case of Orient, I think it's kind of warranted. The original MIB has been a staple in my winter rotation for the last couple of years. Out of curiosity, I ordered a bottle of Orient to see how they compare. The opening of Orient is dryer and dustier than the original MIB. The sweet rum note has been toned down significantly, while the addition of a smokey note gives this fragrance some masculine, rough edges. The tobacco note is still present but a slightly sour woody note is brought up to match it (I'm assuming that is the oud). A smooth leather note comes in to round out the rough edges as you head through the mid. Both fragrances dry down similarly at about the 3 hour mark. The performance of Orient rivals that of MIB on my skin. I do not require more than two sprays for all day performance. Plus, Orient sticks to your clothes for days, while never falling apart or turning synthetic and "cologne-ish". Given the price of a bottle, I'm flabbergasted by the quality and performance it offers. My only criticism of Orient (and that's if I'm being really picky here) is perhaps the projection. Orient, although a stronger projecting fragrance than MIB, doesn't project as strongly as some niche brands. But honestly, do we need to gas-out our friends everytime we walk into a room? Both Orient and the Original would be used for the same situations, although I find Orient perhaps leans a little more to evening wear. All in all I'm really impressed with Orient and am considering a back up bottle, if I can find it. The quality of ingredients and performance is beyond anything you would expect from a fragrance at this price point. If you enjoy the general scent profile of the original MIB but you find yourself seeking out more challenging scents, definitely check this one out.

Quick review of Bvlgary Man Black Orient - EDP - Wonderfull looking bottle ! Good sprayer ! - Oud Leather fragrance - I love this type of scent. It's a cold weather fragrance. Wear it during a summer hot day and even flies will try to be miles away from you! - Smooth, well blended, good notes harmony during it's evolution ! - Atracts compliments from Oriental frags lovers! The Rum / Cardamom opening is quite great. The introduction of Taif Rose along with Tuberose does team along quite well with the Oud and Leather base notes. It does have a loud projection so be calm with the sprayer. Its sillage peaks at 5~6 feet till the end of the 3d hour. The dry down has a generous sillage still, and do expect to have a practical skin scent till the 12/14th hour. It does have a well above average performance and perform even better on clothes! - Does not smell cheap or syntethic. It really smells classy and Bvlgary marketeers did not need call it F****** Oriental or some other similar name! - It's somewhat different from Man in Black. It does have a vibe from the original but the opening booze and the strong Oud and Leather do make it quite different. - In my top 10! - Price is still above Bvlgary Man in Black. It will go down a bit more in the future. My rates for : Scent:.........................9.5 Longevity:...................9.0 Sillage:........................9.0 Versatility:...................6.0 Compliments...............7.0 Uniqueness:................9.0 Quality:........................10.0 Presentation:...............10.0 Price:...........................7.0 (€58,00 for 100ml) Average:....................8.50/10.00 Comment: The average note does not reflect how much I love this EDP mainly due to the low versatility. If you like it as much as I do and do not consider important the versatility factor, the final average note would be 8.81.

Launched in 2016 and signed by renowned perfumer Alberto Morillas, Bvlgari Man Black Orient is a masculine fragrance that exudes sophistication, mystery and intensity. Classified as a Woody Oriental, it is a true olfactory journey to the luxury of the Middle East, with a modern and sensual touch. Performance Long-lasting: Excellent — between 8 and 10 hours on the skin. Projection: Moderate to high in the first 2-3 hours, then becomes more intimate. Sillage (trail): Notable, making a presence without being invasive. Ideal Occasions Black Orient is definitely a nighttime perfume, perfect for cold or mild climates, formal events, romantic dates, elegant dinners or special occasions. It is a fragrance that commands respect, effortlessly seduces and conveys security and mystery. It is not ideal for casual daytime environments or very hot days — it calls for sophistication and atmosphere. Overall Impression Bvlgari Man Black Orient is a perfume that combines the warmth of the Orient with contemporary Western elegance. It is bold, intriguing and luxurious, with a distinct olfactory signature. Although it has a certain sweetness and florality, its leather and oud base keeps it decidedly masculine. Final Score: 9.2/10 A fragrance with a strong personality, which balances Eastern tradition and modern refinement. Ideal for men looking for something striking, captivating and classy. It is a shame that it is difficult to find nowadays, since it is a limited edition or discontinued — which only increases its appeal among collectors and lovers of unique perfumes.

I like oud, so I could not pass by, I honestly expected that oud note would be strong enough, but it is rather a light shade here, it's strong presence begins to disappear quickly, and it goes far to the second place, It seemed to me that there was a cinnamon, although it seems like it is not in the composition, it appears with the skin, cinnamon sweetness as well as oud makes a step back, but the skin does not want to go anywhere. And at some point you can smell something floral, I would even say with a light, barely perceptible fresh note of menthol, almost not audible. Cardamom has not yet caught, but as they say, it's not evening yet. For me this aroma associates with the autumn period, such cool windless evening in the end of September when there's about +12C , and around dryly, leaves rustle under legs. But I will be actively testing it in March, I can't wait six months, too long) Began to actively wear it, and now I decided to add that in about 3-4 hours it becomes very similar to versace oud noir in it's early stage, and I really enjoyed it, because The latter gradually becomes fresh-oceanic by the end.