House of EM5 2024

Black

SpicyIndianMenEau de Parfum

Opens with a punch of Rum, Tobacco, Spices, and Bergamot building through a warm, spicy heart of Leather, Iris, Tuberose, and Guaiac Wood over a deep, resinous base of Amber, Musk, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin.

The bloodline

Man In BlackBvlgariStrong

This bottle carries the Man In Black DNA. Shares 9 notes with the original.

spicesrumtobaccoleatheriristuberose+3 more

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Man In Black by Bvlgari. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
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Black bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmSweetRichAnimalicGourmandAromaticBalsamicBitter

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Black is widely considered inspired by Bvlgari Man in Black, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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