Stone

Found this brand in a local pharmacy. All of their perfumes are quite simple, as you can see in the note profile, but they are smelling great and they're cheap! After testing a few, this one was the one I liked the most. The pepper note is very subtle, the tuberose overpowering it even in the opening. The tuberose fades slowly to reveal more of the leather, a process which takes quite a few hours, but I find the tuberose smell really masculine even from the start, maybe because the subtle leather note complements it really well. Verset perfumes are available in pharmacies only(as stated in the description of the brand) but the nice thing about them is the fact that you can get them in 15ml bottles: perfect to test their whole range!

Verset Stone is a classy, peppery, and slightly spicy fragrance that feels effortlessly sophisticated. It’s perfect for the office—subtle yet noticeable, making it a safe choice for professional settings. With its balanced and inoffensive scent profile, it’s also a great blind buy for those who enjoy refined, masculine fragrances without being too bold or overpowering. Plus, it lasts the entire workday, ensuring you stay fresh and confident from morning to evening. It's better suited for the colder days of the year day or night.

Smells exactly like Bvlgari Man in Black but waaaaay cheaper. 10/10

Bought it in my local pharmacy, I’m a bit of a perfume addict and always on the hunt for new discoveries. I don’t normally buy dupes, but I was intrigued as I have a tester of Man in Black and I very much love it. Verset actually smells amazing and it’s my go to scent when going hiking on a nice sunny day. Absolutely gorgeous, and I actually find it lasting longer than my sample from Bvlgari. I’m still very much on the hunt for the real deal, as I prefer to support the perfume makers who’s creations I fell in love with, but this bottle will do just fine till then.

I was impressed with a spray from a tester in a shop so I spent £12.99 on 50ml. It’s like Man in Black by Bvlgari except I’ve realised it doesn’t perform well - doesn’t last or project. Huge shame.