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Accords
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Perfumer
Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence
masculine
Created by Alberto Morillas
Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence by Bvlgari is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Juniper Berries, Ginger and Geranium; middle notes are Sandalwood, Artemisia and Orris Root; base notes are Clearwood, Musk and Cedar. "A high-contrast fragrance that is an icy, liberating breath of air for every man who wears it. It embodies the unstoppable masculinity of a man in an ongoing quest for greatness. The freshness of its sparkling top notes awakens an unexpected woody and vigorous heart, culminating in the intense and ambitious tones of the crystallized dry down. The elemental power of a woody fougère fragrance, crystallized by ice."
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
21%
Win
91%
Spr
100%
Sum
39%
Fall
Day & Night
99%
Day
30%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,418 votes
3.78
Love it
42030%
Like it
50335%
OK
30021%
Dislike
15611%
Hate it
393%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 34 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence is a well-made fresh fragrance with good longevity and an icy-sweet opening, but it's divisive due to its artificial quality and calone notes that can smell unpleasant on certain skin types. While some appreciate its simplicity and modern character, others find it problematic for wear during physical activity or object to the oceanic molecule's effect on their skin chemistry.
Strengths
- Clean, fresh, and icy opening with sweet powdery notes
- Better performance and longevity compared to similar fragrances like A&F First Instinct
- Well-crafted by master perfumer Alberto Morillas
- Good value for quality at discounted prices ($60-80)
Weaknesses
- Artificial smell quality that some find off-putting
- Problematic calone molecule causes unpleasant 'egg white' or funky smell on certain skin chemistry
- Poor projection at the gym or during physical activity
- Too simple and clean for those expecting depth from Bvlgari
Best for
Daily fresh casual wearOffice environmentsSummer freshness seekers with compatible skin chemistryThose who enjoy modern aquatic fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
