Alberto Morillas
Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli Bvlgari for men
Perfume rating 4.05 out of 5 with 660 votes
Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli by Bvlgari is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Neroli and Bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Virginia Cedar and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha; base notes are Woody Notes, White Musk, Ambergris, Amber and Leather.
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Perfume longevity: 3.21 out of 5.
Perfume sillage: 2.48 out of 4.
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leroystanks
This has Alberto Morillas written all over it. Initially smells like any other neroli fragrance, dries down to what could have been an Acqua di Gio flanker, so it strangely feels redundant in my collection. Certainly not a bad scent at all, but it doesn’t stand out and I don’t know how often I’ll reach for it. It was a good deal at TJ Maxx though, so no hard feelings I suppose.
coolio17
I was really stuck between giving this perfume a "like" and an "ok", so I waited out to try it again in a warm day in Spring, which suits it better and it's just an average "ok". The sprayer is terrible by the way.
All in all, a very plain and simple fragrance, with no depth or evolving drydown, though admittedly somewhat uplifting for the mood. But uplifting only in the opening where the wood note is not so heavily noticed.
What you get from this is simply Neroli, citrus and wood. It is a masculine smell, because of the heavy wood notes. Not enough florals in it to turn it into a unisex or feminine smell.
This fragrance also reminds me of old people, something a grandfather would wear. It just doesn't feel modern and after multiple attempts, it still didn't give me any particular excitement.
Definitely not bad, but yet outdated and uninteresting. Buy only if you are a fan of Neroli, otherwise look into more modern fragrances.
All in all, a very plain and simple fragrance, with no depth or evolving drydown, though admittedly somewhat uplifting for the mood. But uplifting only in the opening where the wood note is not so heavily noticed.
What you get from this is simply Neroli, citrus and wood. It is a masculine smell, because of the heavy wood notes. Not enough florals in it to turn it into a unisex or feminine smell.
This fragrance also reminds me of old people, something a grandfather would wear. It just doesn't feel modern and after multiple attempts, it still didn't give me any particular excitement.
Definitely not bad, but yet outdated and uninteresting. Buy only if you are a fan of Neroli, otherwise look into more modern fragrances.
jerrol37
Bomb juice and you can get it cheap from online discounters. Best value I’ve come across.
Very happy. I blind bought and I’m pleasantly surprised.
Very happy. I blind bought and I’m pleasantly surprised.
Spicey Pickled Ginger
First off, this sprayer is absolutely wretched. It doesn't spray but rather shoots out like a blast of WD40 - but thankfully doesn't smell like it.
Manly but not macho. Not enough softness or floral to honestly be tried as unisex (your mileage may vary). Bitter citrus and wood. Good for summer, office safe, and women seem to like it.
An easy reach and good value with quality (except for the sprayer).
*edit
This doesn't remind me of Ferrari Bright Neroli in the least. Where that one turns to cheap soap quite fast, Bvlgari stays smelling of things found in nature - honestly no comparison.
Manly but not macho. Not enough softness or floral to honestly be tried as unisex (your mileage may vary). Bitter citrus and wood. Good for summer, office safe, and women seem to like it.
An easy reach and good value with quality (except for the sprayer).
*edit
This doesn't remind me of Ferrari Bright Neroli in the least. Where that one turns to cheap soap quite fast, Bvlgari stays smelling of things found in nature - honestly no comparison.
Candyandy
There are already many reviews of this fragrance that you can use to get some idea if this fragrance will be for you. I will just add two things that I think might be helpful to add/clarify:
1) Neroli in perfumes varies from very floral to very citrusy. Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli has the more citrusy kind but the floral aspect is still definitely present. TF Neroli Portofino comparisons are spot on, it's very similar.
2) Does neroli smell "old"? Some people seem to have the smell of neroli in general with old, grandfatherly men. If that's you, I don't mean to take that away for you, everyone likes their own thing. But if you are unsure whether you will like this, don't be scared by this! I am 24 and very much like this fragrance and many other neroli-based fragrances. Neroli is an awesome, natural smelling, clean, sweetish, citrusy-floral note. Perfect for a white shirt or t-shirt kind of day. It's safe, clean and inviting. Give it a chance! Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli is a good neroli scent with a nice price tag.
1) Neroli in perfumes varies from very floral to very citrusy. Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli has the more citrusy kind but the floral aspect is still definitely present. TF Neroli Portofino comparisons are spot on, it's very similar.
2) Does neroli smell "old"? Some people seem to have the smell of neroli in general with old, grandfatherly men. If that's you, I don't mean to take that away for you, everyone likes their own thing. But if you are unsure whether you will like this, don't be scared by this! I am 24 and very much like this fragrance and many other neroli-based fragrances. Neroli is an awesome, natural smelling, clean, sweetish, citrusy-floral note. Perfect for a white shirt or t-shirt kind of day. It's safe, clean and inviting. Give it a chance! Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli is a good neroli scent with a nice price tag.
websterdaniel
When first applied, I get this wonderful neroli, orange blossoms explosion. A beautiful, powerful note that lasts about 1 hour. Then comes the bergamot boldly behind it. I get the lemony notes, the cedar, musk and amber.
It's truly a beautiful creation, nothing complex, but just a wonderfully made fragrance. It's too bad the longevity isn't there. If this would last for 7 to 12 hours with a good decent dose of 3 hours of projection, say 2 to 3 feet; then Bulgari would sell the heck out of this stuff because it's that good!
It's truly a beautiful creation, nothing complex, but just a wonderfully made fragrance. It's too bad the longevity isn't there. If this would last for 7 to 12 hours with a good decent dose of 3 hours of projection, say 2 to 3 feet; then Bulgari would sell the heck out of this stuff because it's that good!
ItalianFrags
Amazing fragrance. The best one I’ve got for summer.
imoore
This is a good old Mugler Cologne (2001) revamp, and every luxury leather shop smells like this in Europe very clean neroli heavy and very much unisex. A+
Ryan Li
Why bother layering this with another frags? that like sticking alloys wheel or Apple car play on a Morris Marina.
This bottle reminds me of a yellow bronze Morris Marina :)
On to the fragrances, it has been compared to a particular opening of TF Neroli Portofino which is correct on the opening but not as smooth, maybe after a few more wears I will come to accept it for what it is.
I think this would be great to spray on a handkerchief whenever you have a running nose or want to get a hint of something that could of been?
Overall it a nice perfume nothing to bang on about to be honest. If you got £50 - £70 spare it worth adding to the existing collection.
Nothing new to this, but I like it on a personal note, can be worn on occasion to work and funeral without offending anyone.
This bottle reminds me of a yellow bronze Morris Marina :)
On to the fragrances, it has been compared to a particular opening of TF Neroli Portofino which is correct on the opening but not as smooth, maybe after a few more wears I will come to accept it for what it is.
I think this would be great to spray on a handkerchief whenever you have a running nose or want to get a hint of something that could of been?
Overall it a nice perfume nothing to bang on about to be honest. If you got £50 - £70 spare it worth adding to the existing collection.
Nothing new to this, but I like it on a personal note, can be worn on occasion to work and funeral without offending anyone.
TheGuv
I’ve worn this 4 times now and find after 4hrs I’m having to respray. I get a fresh juicy bitter lime from the opening before it dries down to a light woody scent.for an edp if this had more amber and leather notes in the base with the musk to air it out and keep it fluffy and blended it may last longer but it’s a lovely option to the standard blues we are bored of
n3ck0man
First review ever, so bear with me. I totally agree with --> Kelz23. Spot-on review. Matter of fact my wife wants one for herself!. Also, this reminds me of a baby cologne: Nenuco, difference is Nenuco is has more neroli than this one. Wood Neroli turns woody after several minutes. My only complain is this frag becomes a skin scent very quickly. That said, I'll definitely layer it up with 4711 or even Nenuco just for sh*ts and giggles! I'll try it once more in the summer heat and update the review.
Kelz23
Smells amazing! Bright fresh and crisp and turns into a nice woody scent. I bought the Ferrari bring neroli and. I didn’t like it because it was too feminine. But the woody note in this fragrance gives it more masculinity. and this is probably my best blind buy. My wife also loves it and said she would wear it also. And the bottle looks cool
asgeirn
This is a true beauty, head and shoulders above the other Bvlgari 'brothers' (Man, Wood, Glacial etc)
It opens up fresh and beautiful with the neroli and citrusy thangy wangy, but it stays with you all day, and when the evening comes it turns musky and patchouly (at least on my skin), turning to another scent all together but still staying strong and manly.
Hands down one of my all time favourites of all the 100+ fragrances I've smelt so far in my life.
It opens up fresh and beautiful with the neroli and citrusy thangy wangy, but it stays with you all day, and when the evening comes it turns musky and patchouly (at least on my skin), turning to another scent all together but still staying strong and manly.
Hands down one of my all time favourites of all the 100+ fragrances I've smelt so far in my life.
shstew
This one took me a while to go from meh to love. My nose must have been off the first two times I had a quick smell on test strips because I didn't like it at all. It happened to go on sale for 50% off at Shoppers Drug Mart after Christmas so I thought I'd give it another try and am I ever glad I did. It's fresh, clean and citrousy and the neroli is beautiful. It's perfect for the office and won't offend anyone. Bvlgari Man Wood Essence on the other had has gone from like to meh.
a7_mad1991
This has got to have one of the best opening notes in any perfume, ever. Its so REFRESHING. Made me feel like i just drank a tall icy glass of lemonade on a hot summer evening. Instant mood booster, and got some lovely compliments. Longevity and sillage are not groundbreaking, however still good performance. Loved it !
Manuscoronum
A great Neroli summer fragrance. This opens citrusy and floral and fades into a lovely creamy wood!
Kerveros
Strong opening (neroli), then it becomes a little sweet but always very woody and fresh
Möjlnïr
Scent: 7/10
Quality: 7/10
Originality: 4/10
Sillage: 6/10
Projection: 4/10
Longevity: 4/10
Quality: 7/10
Originality: 4/10
Sillage: 6/10
Projection: 4/10
Longevity: 4/10
mazygene
Scent: 7/10
Quality: 7/10
Originality: 4/10
Sillage: 6/10
Projection: 6/10
Longevity: 6/10
Price VS Size: 6/10
Quality: 7/10
Originality: 4/10
Sillage: 6/10
Projection: 6/10
Longevity: 6/10
Price VS Size: 6/10
frusia
I'm testing it as a woman and I find it quite lovely, I especially enjoy the woodsy-wet notes. It's a bit too citrus for me, but still a very nice perfume and pretty unisex. Decent projection and longevity, although not spectacular.
Regular_dude
Love Neroli and gf loves it on me. The neroli in this have the same longevity as neroli in countless other perfumes. This has a woody base that outlives the neroli which makes it lasts a lot longer than bright neroli, neroli portafino and the likes.
For someone who loves neroli but is bummed out by shitty performance this is a must try. I personally really enjoy this one
For someone who loves neroli but is bummed out by shitty performance this is a must try. I personally really enjoy this one
Rhaegal
Strong and wonderful opening, then it becomes a little sweet but always very fresh and intense. The predominant note is neroli and the fragrance has a good longevity. I find it very suitable for warm days and for a man aged 30 and over. I will make a gift to myself.
7/10
7/10
FragranceWriter
Hmm....Not sure ...maybe it's just my skin, but I don't really good too much neroli or orange blossom.
You know what I get? Modern Ambergris accord. Salty and fresh ambergris (with none of the fecal touches that many seems to think is necessary to make an Ambergris).
You know what I get? Modern Ambergris accord. Salty and fresh ambergris (with none of the fecal touches that many seems to think is necessary to make an Ambergris).
strut
Beautiful neroli in the opening, fresh and uplifting, perfect for summer, almost made me to buy it. But then it dries to basic woody sour store scent.
rithacha
I bought this on the spot after one whiff of the topnotes. That was a mistake, because it dries down unremarkably.
But the topnotes! The topnotes are GLORIOUS! To me, it smells like a squeaky-clean neroli, tinged with lime green sappiness. It's an abstraction of neroli, as if brightened and blurred by an instagram filter. It has strong Neroli Portofino vibes. I really enjoy it. This stage lasts 30 minutes on my skin.
But the rest of Wood Neroli's wear (another six hours or so on me) is a total letdown. It dries down to the archetypal basic "freshie" men's cologne, a sharp cedar musk thing, which to me means that you've probably smelled this or something like it before. Not offensive, but not something I want to smell like either.
I will probably give this one or two more tries before parting ways with my bottle.
But the topnotes! The topnotes are GLORIOUS! To me, it smells like a squeaky-clean neroli, tinged with lime green sappiness. It's an abstraction of neroli, as if brightened and blurred by an instagram filter. It has strong Neroli Portofino vibes. I really enjoy it. This stage lasts 30 minutes on my skin.
But the rest of Wood Neroli's wear (another six hours or so on me) is a total letdown. It dries down to the archetypal basic "freshie" men's cologne, a sharp cedar musk thing, which to me means that you've probably smelled this or something like it before. Not offensive, but not something I want to smell like either.
I will probably give this one or two more tries before parting ways with my bottle.
adnan_n17
Not for someone with few perfumes in his collection. Unique and pretty good. People with a decent perfume collection will love this. citrus, herbal and green
Guitar 2016
It's a linear perfume and very strong. It smells like a barbershop-bath soap. This fragrance hasn't a well balanced composition, There is no harmony between its notes woody and floral, neroli is weak. Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli opens up with like zesty soapy then dry down is musky soapy. This scent is too mature and boring! Don't blind buy it.
Rating : 5/10
Rating : 5/10
Tamlin
Clean, classic, inoffensive, mature, pleasant, subtle... A bit dry, a bit floral... And a bit boring.
AnhBanXoi
really love the drydown on this one , its so sophisticated .. cant stop sniffing my hand , for me its perfect for Spring .
johnny
Hi friends, pls tell me about the sillage/projection of this and its longevity
Thank You
Thank You
Helixiya
It just smells like really strong cardamom to me. My nose is stuffed up, but I do get woody bergamot, and lime. However, if you've had this particular Soith Asian sweetmeat that's chock full of cardamon, you'll instantly know it's the same scent. A little sweet, tangy from the cottage cheese, bright from cardamom. It dries down to smell like an incense stick. Not for everyone, for sure. This fragrance is heavily dependent on body chemistry to how you'll wear it.
RobsFrags
It's a good, clean scent that definitely won't offend anyone; very light and airy.
I just feel like it's missing something vital that makes fragrances such as these really shine, especially during the hot weather.
I think it would benefit from a crisper and zestier citrus/woods combo.
If you have any other classic fragrances in this segment such as those from Tom Ford, Acqua di Parma, Mugler etc..., you likely won't be impressed with this.
Like it, but it's a pass for me.
I just feel like it's missing something vital that makes fragrances such as these really shine, especially during the hot weather.
I think it would benefit from a crisper and zestier citrus/woods combo.
If you have any other classic fragrances in this segment such as those from Tom Ford, Acqua di Parma, Mugler etc..., you likely won't be impressed with this.
Like it, but it's a pass for me.
Onsolis
This is one of my favorites out of my collection. I have TF and they really don’t smell alike in my opinion. To me, it smells nearly identical to the Acqua di Parma Colonia line which is another one of my favorite scents but unfortunately doesn’t last very long. I’m surprised nobody has mentioned their similarity. This actually lasts longer though and has better projection. Definitely my signature scent of the spring/summer. If you like Colonia then you will like this. Very elegant and perfect for any occasion.
Happy Turtle
This - along with Prada L'Homme - is one of the best modern designer work/office scents on the market today. Ultra masculine, fresh with a clean soapy woody vibe. It wasn't my favourite scent at first but it garners IMMENSE compliments. Even after 10+ hours when I can no longer detect it. If you're after something a little more complex with more naturals there are better options in the niche department but for the price this one is definitely worth adding to the arsenal.
jfalconx
Smelled this at an Ulta today
At initial blast it smells zesty punch of citrus in the nostrils and boy is it good! It’s almost like a woodsy/citrus/floral shower gel smell I can’t explain.
However this doesn’t stay around for too long.
The dry down is a love/hate thing
While it has poor performance issues the dry down is f****** beautiful. My grandmother collects orange blossom flowers when our tree starts to produce oranges, weeks later the flowers wilt and dry up and leave behind an amazing jasmine-y green floral fragrance and this fragrance is reminiscent of that. This fragrance very well could be used by men and women it smells very much like a well done unisex fragrance.
Definitely a fragrance no one would hate. Maybe a dumb reach for those cooler weather spring days. Definitely a grab for the upcoming Easter season!
At initial blast it smells zesty punch of citrus in the nostrils and boy is it good! It’s almost like a woodsy/citrus/floral shower gel smell I can’t explain.
However this doesn’t stay around for too long.
The dry down is a love/hate thing
While it has poor performance issues the dry down is f****** beautiful. My grandmother collects orange blossom flowers when our tree starts to produce oranges, weeks later the flowers wilt and dry up and leave behind an amazing jasmine-y green floral fragrance and this fragrance is reminiscent of that. This fragrance very well could be used by men and women it smells very much like a well done unisex fragrance.
Definitely a fragrance no one would hate. Maybe a dumb reach for those cooler weather spring days. Definitely a grab for the upcoming Easter season!
Jephero
Straight up review.
I was surprised by this. It's not at all what I expected - "Wood Neroli" as a title makes it feel "meh", and deserves a better title.
First spray: you can actually detect all of the notes mentioned. They don't compete, they all stand on their own. Its warm, classic-clean cologne vibe has a charming barber-shop style which might make it very popular.
10 mins in: Sporty incense? Is that possible? The neroli is here slowly wafting in front, but is earthy rather than soapy. There is no sweet or bitter vibe per-se, but there is a boldness that keeps it interesting.
1 hour: the sporty edge still remains, but here is where the neroli title makes a little more sense... the soapy quality finally comes through but remains earthy. The nagarmotha, I think, is what brings forth the incense vibe with the floral and citrus, introducing a welcome oriental/myrrh heart. Quite nice.
3 hours: the earthiness has mellowed out some, allowing the soapy/incense to round out and lose its sharpness. It also warms up at this point, allowing the woodsy base to stand out. Definitely not a skin scent on me, but not offensive or cloying at all. It is a little unusual and fascinating - all ages appropriate. It has plenty of sex appeal, I imagine this would be attractive on women as well. It maintains the barber shop style but is more modern...
I plan to buy this.
I was surprised by this. It's not at all what I expected - "Wood Neroli" as a title makes it feel "meh", and deserves a better title.
First spray: you can actually detect all of the notes mentioned. They don't compete, they all stand on their own. Its warm, classic-clean cologne vibe has a charming barber-shop style which might make it very popular.
10 mins in: Sporty incense? Is that possible? The neroli is here slowly wafting in front, but is earthy rather than soapy. There is no sweet or bitter vibe per-se, but there is a boldness that keeps it interesting.
1 hour: the sporty edge still remains, but here is where the neroli title makes a little more sense... the soapy quality finally comes through but remains earthy. The nagarmotha, I think, is what brings forth the incense vibe with the floral and citrus, introducing a welcome oriental/myrrh heart. Quite nice.
3 hours: the earthiness has mellowed out some, allowing the soapy/incense to round out and lose its sharpness. It also warms up at this point, allowing the woodsy base to stand out. Definitely not a skin scent on me, but not offensive or cloying at all. It is a little unusual and fascinating - all ages appropriate. It has plenty of sex appeal, I imagine this would be attractive on women as well. It maintains the barber shop style but is more modern...
I plan to buy this.
Old School Tie
Anyone who wants a shower gel that goes with this perfectly ought to try Yves Rocher Almond-Orange Blossom, like it was made for it...
jswift286
I really wanted to like this. . . I even blind bought it after waiting 6 months for its release. But there is too much in this that's like a clash. Some of the notes, like the Neroli, as so beautiful, but then you're hit with other notes like loud obnoxious teenagers that sharply attack your nose.
I would expect something like this to be an embraceable scent. But the clashing notes are repellent. Feels like Aqua Amara in this way. And, like Aqua Amara, I think this too will be discontinued. Bvlgari always excels with classy, embraceable scents (Original Aqua, Man in Black, White Tea). When they release ones that have these sharp, attacking notes, they don't go far.
The original Wood was much better. It takes you somewhere special when you smell it. Wood Neroli just pushes you away. This may appeal to some people, but it's not a classic Bvlgari.
I would expect something like this to be an embraceable scent. But the clashing notes are repellent. Feels like Aqua Amara in this way. And, like Aqua Amara, I think this too will be discontinued. Bvlgari always excels with classy, embraceable scents (Original Aqua, Man in Black, White Tea). When they release ones that have these sharp, attacking notes, they don't go far.
The original Wood was much better. It takes you somewhere special when you smell it. Wood Neroli just pushes you away. This may appeal to some people, but it's not a classic Bvlgari.
raiza1990
This was a pleasant surprise for me. I sprayed it today on my husband and it smells gorgeous! Fresh, elegant, mature. I just wanna sniff him all day long! It starts with a powerful neroli that gets softer with time, but it is a pretty linear fragrance.
I imagine a young aristocrat walking around the garden of his palace in a sunny spring day. he has sense of humor, is polite and charming.
Final note: 10/10
Great and unusual male fragrance.
Thumbs up!
I imagine a young aristocrat walking around the garden of his palace in a sunny spring day. he has sense of humor, is polite and charming.
Final note: 10/10
Great and unusual male fragrance.
Thumbs up!
asgeirn
Wow... the opening is maybe the best I've ever smelled... and I've had a pretty extensive collection back in the day when I first started collecting (trying to slow down these days...)
The skin scent is also very nice, not like many of the others state, that it turns to something far less appealing.
I like all the stages of this beauty, and the best thing is also that it lasts and lasts, unlike its "brother"; Tom Ford Neroli Portofino.
Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli > TF Neroli Portofino
The skin scent is also very nice, not like many of the others state, that it turns to something far less appealing.
I like all the stages of this beauty, and the best thing is also that it lasts and lasts, unlike its "brother"; Tom Ford Neroli Portofino.
Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli > TF Neroli Portofino
Koup1472
This took me a few smells to warm up to, even though I love all the notes in this Frangrance, it smells a bit tart at first, this will replace mugler cologne for me because this actually performs moderate projection and longevity.
Jrad655
Love at first smell. Neroli taken in a new, fun adventurous way. Smells like Summer should smell with bright fresh top notes and a lovely wood dry down. It does lean to the feminine side but there's no denying it's pleasing and uplifting accord. Top release of 2019 for sure. Recommended!
ntabassum92
Not sure why this has "MAN" in giant letters stamped on the bottle, because this is completely unisex. The opening is strong on the bergamot, which to me translates as a lemony fragrance - tart lemon. Somehow, it avoids cleaning product smell. It's a barely sweet neroli fragrance - super fresh. There is a backbone of woods here, sharp and perhaps more masculine than feminine. I think it's a good choice for summer, but it's missing some magic factor that other neroli fragrances have - can't put my finger on it, but the "wow" is not here. Refreshing for a hot day, though!
ghonakafa
Spicy woody something like that. It is safe yet good for the day. The neroli totally killing it. It's strong in the opening but the dry down could make you relax. Loving it.
MacGuffin
I still prefer Ferrari Bright Neroli and even Fleur D'Oranger by Jo Malone+Zara when it comes to neroli-powered scents. Tom Ford' Neroli Portofino is okay. But this one will turn easily into a skin scent and the wood flavor is even hard to trace within the first 2 hours of spraying. The good part of this is the overall bottle design. It looks so friggin gorgeous on your shelf.
Overall rating 7/10
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Overall rating 7/10
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Tracer1203
If you live in Australia, you have smelt this already.
Aeroguard!!!
I think it even keeps the mozzies away.
Aeroguard!!!
I think it even keeps the mozzies away.
Kev77
This cologne has a wonderful scent. It's woody and a bit sweet with some citrus hints. However, it does not last on my skin. After one hour in around 27c the scent on my wrists was gone and the sillage was negligible. I had a tester and would buy the full bottle only if the performance were acceptable.
Old School Tie
The predecessor to this, Wood Essence, had a great looking bottle and I had hoped to like the contents, sadly, I did not. It was not because it was a bad perfume, just that it was so 1990s, very Eternity for Men. Been there, done that. This version though, with its neroli opening, soapy cleaness cut with woods and musk harks back more to the 1980s. It is pretty pungent and one spray on the back of my hand was projecting like crazy, which is again in keeping with the 1980s vibe. I understand that a younger audience might not go for this as it is pretty far from the typical Millennial scents so popular today, but for anyone who wants to smell very, well, Wall Street, this might be your thing. Much better than the other one, an equally beguiling bottle and heavily discounted from what I can see. Masculine, formal, conservative.
EDIT: 16 hours after application having slept and showered there is a detectable amber and musk scent on the back of my hand with momentary hints of neroli. So, it lasts on skin. On fabric it still smells pretty strong after 24 hours or more.
EDIT: Ok, so the test card still smelled so great after a week or so in my coat pocket I pulled the trigger on a big bottle in a discount place. Indeed, it was the only one they had in stock and pretty cheap. I shall try it out this spring when it will go head to head with AdP Ginepro, TdH Vetiver and the last few drops of my Cerrutti 1881.
EDIT: 16 hours after application having slept and showered there is a detectable amber and musk scent on the back of my hand with momentary hints of neroli. So, it lasts on skin. On fabric it still smells pretty strong after 24 hours or more.
EDIT: Ok, so the test card still smelled so great after a week or so in my coat pocket I pulled the trigger on a big bottle in a discount place. Indeed, it was the only one they had in stock and pretty cheap. I shall try it out this spring when it will go head to head with AdP Ginepro, TdH Vetiver and the last few drops of my Cerrutti 1881.
Alanitoo
This fragrance DNA feels very outdated, It's definitely boring and old-fashion. a fragrance style that was appreciated back in the day but it doesn't keep up with the newer style of fragrances.
livio.marucci
A great cologne only stronger...
It feels clean, smart, sexy and fresh...
What else I could ask in a perfume?
☆☆☆☆☆
It feels clean, smart, sexy and fresh...
What else I could ask in a perfume?
☆☆☆☆☆
AMajeedQT
A decent smell of citrusy herbs (neroli) & woods.
Nothing outstanding. Safe & inoffensive.
Calling it "decent" is quite accurate.
"Like" & pass.
Nothing outstanding. Safe & inoffensive.
Calling it "decent" is quite accurate.
"Like" & pass.
foreignshores
It's so good. As long as you don't overthink it. I get hints of Creed Neroli Savauge, a little bit of Mugler Cologne, all on a backdrop of the o.g. CK Eternity. It's like a greatest hits album of freshness. Could be my next everyday dumb reach.
Baggioka
very pleasant safe scent, I just wish it lasts longer (about 4 hours on me).
DR1989
This fragrance is so cool. Smells totally different to other perfumes I own. Like a summary version of the wood essence, but the flowery notes are so unique to me in a man's perfume. Really like it.
logan.ledferd
Daaaang!! I know this is mostly a summer scent but screw it... it smells really refreshing and the performance on this one is very good. Had to buy it at Macy's cause I could not find a better deal at the moment but this and Azzaro Chrome Aqua are my favorite 2019 releases hands down.
The opening just smells really good and the dry down is decent. I definitely prefer this over Man Wood Essence by a long shot.
The opening just smells really good and the dry down is decent. I definitely prefer this over Man Wood Essence by a long shot.
u46esp
Opening is smooth citrus with little bit of floral / honey touch, IMHO similar to Issey Miyake's LDpH but much more well - rounded. The floral note continued to carried itself a bit longer than citrus and mix itself well with the woody / warm base.
Above average performance like 4-5 hrs on skin. I sprayed on my hair in the morning and during lunch the sweat mixed with my hair and still gives off a nice whiff.
Works best on slightly cool summer day, preferably 80F (25C). I tried when the weather outside is 95+ (33C) and it's just too annoying to my nose, even when I stayed in air conditioned office almost all the time.
Above average performance like 4-5 hrs on skin. I sprayed on my hair in the morning and during lunch the sweat mixed with my hair and still gives off a nice whiff.
Works best on slightly cool summer day, preferably 80F (25C). I tried when the weather outside is 95+ (33C) and it's just too annoying to my nose, even when I stayed in air conditioned office almost all the time.
j_choi1224
I just bought this today on post. I dont know if it smells like tom ford neroli portofino because the only tom ford I've ever owned is the pour Homme cause I like how it smells like discontinued escada and then I received tom ford noir as a gift and that to me smelled like prada amber intense which i already own. But anyways back to what this reminds me of. It reminds me of john varvatos artisan the one with the brown basket weave. A fuller version maybe creamier might be the word. I like it a lot it smells like clean fresh laundry on the countryside.
dodi-fischer
Opening is very similar to Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino. Refreshing, clean, bright neroli with citruses.
The drydown is also very good, and I get: slightly warm musk, a bit amber and soft woods with the neroli still being there, but toned down. Smooth warm neroli.
Great release from Bvlgari, great fresh clean cut scent for warmer seasons. Has a bit of a professional vibe to it.
8.25 / 10.
The drydown is also very good, and I get: slightly warm musk, a bit amber and soft woods with the neroli still being there, but toned down. Smooth warm neroli.
Great release from Bvlgari, great fresh clean cut scent for warmer seasons. Has a bit of a professional vibe to it.
8.25 / 10.
TobaccoOudBoi
Very sexy fresh scent, if you enjoy the Neroli Portofino style, you'll like this one too, though this one is a little more refined may be? Far less generic than the original, Wood Essence.
Koup1472
I have only tested this a few times and not on skin. I really do want to purchase this fragrance when the price comes down a little. I really enjoy neroli fresh scents, this one has a nice woods twist on it and i give them credit for not releasing another blue fragrance that seems to be all the rage. When this comes down to around $50.00 this will be a no brained for me.
ong
I tested it many times either full wearing or on tester strip but end up very disappointed/imop.The top note was the part I really appriciated 'cause its reminded me 4711 cologne but softer and less spice.I thought I must have it 'cause this is a 4711 in edp version so I dont have to reapply often.Anyway after an hour or less its turned my beautiful 4711 cologne into almost sickening rotting 4711 cologne smell untill the drydown.What I can smell was a kind of rotting jasmin or neroli through out its life.A pass for me so try before you buy.
soned
@jman2k, albkelly99 mentioned the cool water vibe too, several reviews below. So, I guess it’s real!!!!.
jman2k
A bright and fresh opening reminiscent of the many neroli based colognes with lots of citrus and woody notes. The drydown? Meh, at best, very heavy and very, but very reminiscent of Davidoff's Cool Water. I'm surprised nobody mentioned this before in the other comments, being DCW so well known, but regretfully, so outdated. Could have been a masterpiece, like many other neroli based frags out there but ended pretty 90s and in a bad sense..
Strange formulation, coming from Alberto Morillas.
Strange formulation, coming from Alberto Morillas.
vittorio_michaelli
First 2 minutes it really smells like Neroli Portofino, but after that it's 95% similar to Avon Life Colors for Him - don't trust me, try it yourself!
tandem_4x4
Seems TF Neroli Portofino does let perfume brands to sleep calmly in the night.
While I like Neroli Woods, it is still very similar to Neroli Portofino. It is cheaper though, but not cheaper than Ferrari Bright Neroli.
While I like Neroli Woods, it is still very similar to Neroli Portofino. It is cheaper though, but not cheaper than Ferrari Bright Neroli.
albkelly99
the ambergris ruins this. it gives this frag a totally unwanted 80s cool water vibe that overshadows the cologney top notes and even the woody base.
what a mess
what a mess
seldomseen
Wood Neroli is a lovely scent. The wonderful light, and airy blend of Bergamot, neroli, orange blossom, white musk, woody notes, et cetera. Make Wood Neroli an elegant, sexy, and classy "dumb reach" for summer, and warm spring, or warm early fall wear. Whenever you want to smell good, feel good, and make a positive impression to those around you!
Wood Neroli isn't an orange/neroli bomb like some of the other neroli/orange colognes on the market. After the first 30+ minutes, the neroli/orange notes take a more regressive stand while remaining noticeable throughout the lifespan of the wearing. Allowing all the other wonderful notes to take shape creating a light and airy blend of wood notes, green notes, and musk notes that develop into a classy fragrance. That may remind you of Beach Hut Man by Amouage.
Performance/Projection/Longevity: 6.5/10
Scent: 8.75/10
Wood Neroli isn't an orange/neroli bomb like some of the other neroli/orange colognes on the market. After the first 30+ minutes, the neroli/orange notes take a more regressive stand while remaining noticeable throughout the lifespan of the wearing. Allowing all the other wonderful notes to take shape creating a light and airy blend of wood notes, green notes, and musk notes that develop into a classy fragrance. That may remind you of Beach Hut Man by Amouage.
Performance/Projection/Longevity: 6.5/10
Scent: 8.75/10
jozemo
A nice straight forward neroli based wood fragrance, it's nothing special, but it's stronger than the TF neroli portofino,based on a side by side comparison in store, this one focus more on the musk amber side in the dry down stage, so this can be worn beyond the summer in my option, the longevity is temporary, so if looking for a high performing citrus based scent,you might want to keep searching, overall performance on skin is 4 hours before fade out into awoodsy musk tone of the scent, it is a office safe type of scent, a day time doing the chores and comfort after a shower type of fragrance to me,I like it better than the previous flanker, is it blind buy worthy that's debatable , but overall it is a good effort by this designer.
mauryji
although the shop assistant was chasing me around very motivated with another unperturbed success i continued on my way towards the cashier with this in the hands - ahhh how well i did
Coffee King
I had such high hope for this, and was so excited to try it. The opening is beautiful, so zesty and fresh, I love bergamot and enjoy neroli. The opening, fantastic. If I'm honest, once the zing went, so did my interest, I found the base very musky, in a sort of old wardrobe musk, not even soapy, just a bit flat. I see lots of base notes listed, but all I got was musk, maybe this would be one to try next year during the Summer. I hate to say it, I found it boring.
dcjimr
Sprayed this on at Macy's today and I really liked the top notes but the dry down did not work well on my skin. The musk and wood was waaaay too strong on me and I had to go to the bathroom to wash it off.
Art
Try it today at Siam Paragon the luxurious department store in Thailand. And what I can say is “ The rumor is true!”. This is one of the most beautiful fragrance from the house of Bvlgari, so beautiful, so uplifting and fresh. The main note I get are Neroli in the front and base by Bergamot. The Bergamot is the way more smooth and a pinch of a bit sweetness just like citrusy not too bitter not harshness, but light and bright. I can imagine neroli blossoms on the citrus tree from this scent... so naturally and quality.
Scent 8.5/10 Better than original “Wood Essence” my first choice for this summer!
Project 7/10 In arms length for 2 hours than close to skin.
Longevity 7.5/10 You can’t expect too much for semi citrus-floral.
Finally Bvlgari back to their game again after failure with boring original “Wood Essence”
And thank for creativity of Mr. Morillas the master perfumer who created this neroli right again. This is kind of Aqua Di Gio in Neroli world !!!
Scent 8.5/10 Better than original “Wood Essence” my first choice for this summer!
Project 7/10 In arms length for 2 hours than close to skin.
Longevity 7.5/10 You can’t expect too much for semi citrus-floral.
Finally Bvlgari back to their game again after failure with boring original “Wood Essence”
And thank for creativity of Mr. Morillas the master perfumer who created this neroli right again. This is kind of Aqua Di Gio in Neroli world !!!
C_Joel94
This is a masterpiece. The smell is very clean, fresh and uplifting. Very good performance considering the fresh notes are a lot more volatile and stick for fewer time to your skin.
I got between 5-6 hours in performance, after that it will stay very close to skin.
This was the 2nd day I used it and so far I've received 8 compliments on how good I smelled.I am a young business professional and this is, to my opinion, the best release of this house and among the best of Alberto Morillas 2019 releases.
It is in the same smell family of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino or Mandarino de Amalfio but its by NO means the same. I personally prefer this one as it feels more modern and wearable.
I got between 5-6 hours in performance, after that it will stay very close to skin.
This was the 2nd day I used it and so far I've received 8 compliments on how good I smelled.I am a young business professional and this is, to my opinion, the best release of this house and among the best of Alberto Morillas 2019 releases.
It is in the same smell family of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino or Mandarino de Amalfio but its by NO means the same. I personally prefer this one as it feels more modern and wearable.
Jieky
Very nice, unisex indeed. It’s a nice one if you don’t want to spend two times the price for Alberto Morillas own brand Mizensir. His White Neroli is even better.
stickaforkinit
this is what it says on the tin. Neroli + wood. strong and well rounded neroli.
TrephineArtist
Wow, this is quite different to what I was expecting from Bvlgari (in a good way) even if it's not really something I'd be looking to wear myself (or is it??).
A previous review mentioned 'old women' in reference to this scent and I can see where that's coming from. However to put it in a less negative context Wood Neroli recalls certain scents from a bygone era, an era when 'young women' (and even some men) would've worn something similar. I believe it's the neroli which is responsible for this.
There is a certain elegance and even a slightly intoxicating swagger to this fragrance, like sexual tension creeping into a very formal occasion, it's nice & clean but with a naughty underbelly, I wonder if there's some jasmine or hedione in this...
The longer I wore this one the more I liked it. Still unsure if it's my kind of thing but it certainly made an impression.
Unisex for sure.
Edit: Just realised Alberto Morillas was the nose for this, how does the guy produce so many scents? Has he been cloned?!! Wow.
A previous review mentioned 'old women' in reference to this scent and I can see where that's coming from. However to put it in a less negative context Wood Neroli recalls certain scents from a bygone era, an era when 'young women' (and even some men) would've worn something similar. I believe it's the neroli which is responsible for this.
There is a certain elegance and even a slightly intoxicating swagger to this fragrance, like sexual tension creeping into a very formal occasion, it's nice & clean but with a naughty underbelly, I wonder if there's some jasmine or hedione in this...
The longer I wore this one the more I liked it. Still unsure if it's my kind of thing but it certainly made an impression.
Unisex for sure.
Edit: Just realised Alberto Morillas was the nose for this, how does the guy produce so many scents? Has he been cloned?!! Wow.
K-man of finland
I think this is a very good release from Bvlgari.
The start is neroli and just clean and ”right out of shower”.
My girlfriend says it smells like a old women, but in the other hand she is not into summer fragranses at all. This is old women and aqua amara smells like piss, according to her:D
After about 5h this turns into a very easy ,safe, modern scent.
The start is neroli and just clean and ”right out of shower”.
My girlfriend says it smells like a old women, but in the other hand she is not into summer fragranses at all. This is old women and aqua amara smells like piss, according to her:D
After about 5h this turns into a very easy ,safe, modern scent.
La grande bellezza
I was really looking forward to the release Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli...
...but finally..
Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli smells like hint of Mugler Cologne + hint of Carven L'eau Intense on the designer poor base. [I know MC & CLI are designers but juices in them are niche level.
Sweet touch in Wood Neroli reminds me Carven, but L'eau Intense is next level of blend - niche level, with masterclass mixture of: Mint, Grapefruit, Birch, Ginger, Levander, Lemon,Cedar&Ambery Woods, Moss, Cardamom by master Francis Kurkdjian.
Here in Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli splits two different profiles, and that disturbs me. It's like cat with dog's head.
For me unfortunately disappointment, because i was expect after all reviews something more on the Mugler Cologne & Neroli Portofino side. Something more fresher and less sweet.
On the other side, Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli is much better flanker than Bvlgari Wood Essence
...but finally..
Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli smells like hint of Mugler Cologne + hint of Carven L'eau Intense on the designer poor base. [I know MC & CLI are designers but juices in them are niche level.
Sweet touch in Wood Neroli reminds me Carven, but L'eau Intense is next level of blend - niche level, with masterclass mixture of: Mint, Grapefruit, Birch, Ginger, Levander, Lemon,Cedar&Ambery Woods, Moss, Cardamom by master Francis Kurkdjian.
Here in Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli splits two different profiles, and that disturbs me. It's like cat with dog's head.
For me unfortunately disappointment, because i was expect after all reviews something more on the Mugler Cologne & Neroli Portofino side. Something more fresher and less sweet.
On the other side, Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli is much better flanker than Bvlgari Wood Essence
VILFI
Smelled today, 100 times better than Wood essence. No similarities, it could be a original e release.
Reminiscent of Mugler Cologne, maybe not a surprise. But this feels richer and deeper.
This is a zesty citrusy fresh opening. Modern, not unique but very well balanced.
Very well done by Morillas once again. This and Guilty Cologne is rocking it in 2019.
(Will edit for drydown and longevity)
Reminiscent of Mugler Cologne, maybe not a surprise. But this feels richer and deeper.
This is a zesty citrusy fresh opening. Modern, not unique but very well balanced.
Very well done by Morillas once again. This and Guilty Cologne is rocking it in 2019.
(Will edit for drydown and longevity)
yann33
Nice , but nothing groundbreaking.this IS a scent if pure bar of soap. Very appropriate for office environnement
Steve_72
not for me.
Reminds me of estee lauder pleasures for men from about 15 years ago
Reminds me of estee lauder pleasures for men from about 15 years ago
TRAPSTER
Had a chance to really get my nose around this one....oh boy. What a masterfully blended summer fragrance......heck an anytime fragrance. Absolutely signature scent worthy. Thought perhaps there would be a few similarities to its predecessor Wood Essence but not at all. Invigorating and long lasting Bvlgari has really outdone themselves with Wood Neroli. I easily get 6-7 hours of scent cloud on my skin and 10-12 of great projection if applied to clothing Fresh clean citrusy neroli.....nothing absolutely different or game changing but so very well done.
Abilolado_2019
I tested Wood of Bvlgari in a shopping center in Londres. In this day, the cold sold be to day and rain for all day.
I sprayed the perfume and stay the essence trip in my world. I confess that this perfume open with a long and desalt forest, with much cipreste and tree, the cedro and the green plants around my nose, take me along a infinity trip to Madagascar.
Bvlgari Man Wood remind me a reset and start button of control, i nice guess, because when i stay with my brothers in a farm, this scent remind wood pie and a wood sandwich.
To who like smell of cedro, wood, green vile and ocean in your best side for me, take this perfume and put in a bag of trip, because they do when never say goodbye.
I sprayed the perfume and stay the essence trip in my world. I confess that this perfume open with a long and desalt forest, with much cipreste and tree, the cedro and the green plants around my nose, take me along a infinity trip to Madagascar.
Bvlgari Man Wood remind me a reset and start button of control, i nice guess, because when i stay with my brothers in a farm, this scent remind wood pie and a wood sandwich.
To who like smell of cedro, wood, green vile and ocean in your best side for me, take this perfume and put in a bag of trip, because they do when never say goodbye.
stephan
Very nice Neroli rounded by sweet amber! Love it!
I can not smell leather, cypriol and cedar in this.
This will replace my Mugler Cologne once the bottle is empty.
EDIT: It reminds me Fleur du Mâle, but much higher quality.
I can not smell leather, cypriol and cedar in this.
This will replace my Mugler Cologne once the bottle is empty.
EDIT: It reminds me Fleur du Mâle, but much higher quality.
jwc001
I applied one squirt, 40cm from forearm. Immediately, I was hit by the bergamot and neroli. The orange blossom also was dominant here.
Woods soon emerged. There was an almost oud-like element to the wood, but hugely tamed, and turned into a creamy-leather / amber sort of vibe: maybe edged with ambergris. The mixture of the citrus against the woody notes is pleasant, and the smell is persistent and hard to ignore. At no stage over the next three hours was I unaware that I was wearing this scent - it was forward and unrelenting. At times almost unsettling, and possibly intrusive.
After three hours, things settled, and it became a skin scent.
Overapplication might make this uncomfortable to wear.
Very sophisticated - wonderful perfume.
Woods soon emerged. There was an almost oud-like element to the wood, but hugely tamed, and turned into a creamy-leather / amber sort of vibe: maybe edged with ambergris. The mixture of the citrus against the woody notes is pleasant, and the smell is persistent and hard to ignore. At no stage over the next three hours was I unaware that I was wearing this scent - it was forward and unrelenting. At times almost unsettling, and possibly intrusive.
After three hours, things settled, and it became a skin scent.
Overapplication might make this uncomfortable to wear.
Very sophisticated - wonderful perfume.
gianmarco
Smells like a public bathroom. I dont like this atall.
SEA Fragrance
Bvlgari Wood Neroli is a very nice, very easy-to-wear fragrance.
You take Mugler Cologne and mix it with Dior Homme Cologne and there you have it.
In the opening the Neroli is very present with this hint of bergamot, but you can quickly detect the Orange Blossom backing up the fragrance. Then the Bergamot and the Orange Blossom will take the lead after 1 hour until the end.
Surely you will get compliments like "you smell nice", but probably not "you smell amazing".
The performance is pretty damn good for a freshy. A solid 6-8 hours, although in the far dry down it can become a little bit "acidic" (like the Mugler Cologne in the end).
Projection is good at least 4 hours.
It's a very polyvalent fragrance. All seasons (because of its performance), almost all occasions, except maybe Club & Party nights. Perfect for the office.
A strong release. Crowd pleaser.
This definitely may end up replacing Mugler Cologne...... and even Dior Homme Cologne.
You take Mugler Cologne and mix it with Dior Homme Cologne and there you have it.
In the opening the Neroli is very present with this hint of bergamot, but you can quickly detect the Orange Blossom backing up the fragrance. Then the Bergamot and the Orange Blossom will take the lead after 1 hour until the end.
Surely you will get compliments like "you smell nice", but probably not "you smell amazing".
The performance is pretty damn good for a freshy. A solid 6-8 hours, although in the far dry down it can become a little bit "acidic" (like the Mugler Cologne in the end).
Projection is good at least 4 hours.
It's a very polyvalent fragrance. All seasons (because of its performance), almost all occasions, except maybe Club & Party nights. Perfect for the office.
A strong release. Crowd pleaser.
This definitely may end up replacing Mugler Cologne...... and even Dior Homme Cologne.
lovetribe
I start by saying that it is a magnificent perfume.
very citrusy, in fact bergamot dampens the classic smell of neroli and orange blossom making it a different and less soapy fragrance.a clean citrus soapy never smelled before.
the cypriol oil feels only slightly while the other notes are overwhelmed by the magnificent contrast between bergamot, neroli and orange blossom.
maybe a slight white musk on the bottom and a touch of amber but I don't hear other notes. not even woody. in fact I would call it citrus neroli.
vote 9/10
longevity 12 h, sillage over 3 meters.
very citrusy, in fact bergamot dampens the classic smell of neroli and orange blossom making it a different and less soapy fragrance.a clean citrus soapy never smelled before.
the cypriol oil feels only slightly while the other notes are overwhelmed by the magnificent contrast between bergamot, neroli and orange blossom.
maybe a slight white musk on the bottom and a touch of amber but I don't hear other notes. not even woody. in fact I would call it citrus neroli.
vote 9/10
longevity 12 h, sillage over 3 meters.
jswift286
I can't wait for this to come out. I guess in September, so it will miss summer up in the Northern hemisphere. Interesting Eau de Parfum for a summer scent. Their infamous AQVA line is my go-to for Bvlgari summer scents, so waiting to see if this can compete.
The original wood essence seems to get a lot of hate. On clothing, I find it just OK. But when it's on my skin, even better a spot that gets warm like the chest, it transforms and smells amazing.
The original wood essence seems to get a lot of hate. On clothing, I find it just OK. But when it's on my skin, even better a spot that gets warm like the chest, it transforms and smells amazing.
irawan.johan
Cant wait !!!!
Olotitan
Alberto Morilla is a master!
Neroli orange blossom
Musk woodsy notes and amber a woody floral musk an instant winner!
Neroli orange blossom
Musk woodsy notes and amber a woody floral musk an instant winner!
Ken H.
These notes look good!
Most Popular Positive Reviews
lovetribe
I start by saying that it is a magnificent perfume.
very citrusy, in fact bergamot dampens the classic smell of neroli and orange blossom making it a different and less soapy fragrance.a clean citrus soapy never smelled before.
the cypriol oil feels only slightly while the other notes are overwhelmed by the magnificent contrast between bergamot, neroli and orange blossom.
maybe a slight white musk on the bottom and a touch of amber but I don't hear other notes. not even woody. in fact I would call it citrus neroli.
vote 9/10
longevity 12 h, sillage over 3 meters.
very citrusy, in fact bergamot dampens the classic smell of neroli and orange blossom making it a different and less soapy fragrance.a clean citrus soapy never smelled before.
the cypriol oil feels only slightly while the other notes are overwhelmed by the magnificent contrast between bergamot, neroli and orange blossom.
maybe a slight white musk on the bottom and a touch of amber but I don't hear other notes. not even woody. in fact I would call it citrus neroli.
vote 9/10
longevity 12 h, sillage over 3 meters.
asgeirn
Wow... the opening is maybe the best I've ever smelled... and I've had a pretty extensive collection back in the day when I first started collecting (trying to slow down these days...)
The skin scent is also very nice, not like many of the others state, that it turns to something far less appealing.
I like all the stages of this beauty, and the best thing is also that it lasts and lasts, unlike its "brother"; Tom Ford Neroli Portofino.
Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli > TF Neroli Portofino
The skin scent is also very nice, not like many of the others state, that it turns to something far less appealing.
I like all the stages of this beauty, and the best thing is also that it lasts and lasts, unlike its "brother"; Tom Ford Neroli Portofino.
Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli > TF Neroli Portofino
Happy Turtle
This - along with Prada L'Homme - is one of the best modern designer work/office scents on the market today. Ultra masculine, fresh with a clean soapy woody vibe. It wasn't my favourite scent at first but it garners IMMENSE compliments. Even after 10+ hours when I can no longer detect it. If you're after something a little more complex with more naturals there are better options in the niche department but for the price this one is definitely worth adding to the arsenal.
jwc001
I applied one squirt, 40cm from forearm. Immediately, I was hit by the bergamot and neroli. The orange blossom also was dominant here.
Woods soon emerged. There was an almost oud-like element to the wood, but hugely tamed, and turned into a creamy-leather / amber sort of vibe: maybe edged with ambergris. The mixture of the citrus against the woody notes is pleasant, and the smell is persistent and hard to ignore. At no stage over the next three hours was I unaware that I was wearing this scent - it was forward and unrelenting. At times almost unsettling, and possibly intrusive.
After three hours, things settled, and it became a skin scent.
Overapplication might make this uncomfortable to wear.
Very sophisticated - wonderful perfume.
Woods soon emerged. There was an almost oud-like element to the wood, but hugely tamed, and turned into a creamy-leather / amber sort of vibe: maybe edged with ambergris. The mixture of the citrus against the woody notes is pleasant, and the smell is persistent and hard to ignore. At no stage over the next three hours was I unaware that I was wearing this scent - it was forward and unrelenting. At times almost unsettling, and possibly intrusive.
After three hours, things settled, and it became a skin scent.
Overapplication might make this uncomfortable to wear.
Very sophisticated - wonderful perfume.
livio.marucci
A great cologne only stronger...
It feels clean, smart, sexy and fresh...
What else I could ask in a perfume?
☆☆☆☆☆
It feels clean, smart, sexy and fresh...
What else I could ask in a perfume?
☆☆☆☆☆
Most Popular Negative Reviews
rithacha
I bought this on the spot after one whiff of the topnotes. That was a mistake, because it dries down unremarkably.
But the topnotes! The topnotes are GLORIOUS! To me, it smells like a squeaky-clean neroli, tinged with lime green sappiness. It's an abstraction of neroli, as if brightened and blurred by an instagram filter. It has strong Neroli Portofino vibes. I really enjoy it. This stage lasts 30 minutes on my skin.
But the rest of Wood Neroli's wear (another six hours or so on me) is a total letdown. It dries down to the archetypal basic "freshie" men's cologne, a sharp cedar musk thing, which to me means that you've probably smelled this or something like it before. Not offensive, but not something I want to smell like either.
I will probably give this one or two more tries before parting ways with my bottle.
But the topnotes! The topnotes are GLORIOUS! To me, it smells like a squeaky-clean neroli, tinged with lime green sappiness. It's an abstraction of neroli, as if brightened and blurred by an instagram filter. It has strong Neroli Portofino vibes. I really enjoy it. This stage lasts 30 minutes on my skin.
But the rest of Wood Neroli's wear (another six hours or so on me) is a total letdown. It dries down to the archetypal basic "freshie" men's cologne, a sharp cedar musk thing, which to me means that you've probably smelled this or something like it before. Not offensive, but not something I want to smell like either.
I will probably give this one or two more tries before parting ways with my bottle.
gianmarco
Smells like a public bathroom. I dont like this atall.
jswift286
I can't wait for this to come out. I guess in September, so it will miss summer up in the Northern hemisphere. Interesting Eau de Parfum for a summer scent. Their infamous AQVA line is my go-to for Bvlgari summer scents, so waiting to see if this can compete.
The original wood essence seems to get a lot of hate. On clothing, I find it just OK. But when it's on my skin, even better a spot that gets warm like the chest, it transforms and smells amazing.
The original wood essence seems to get a lot of hate. On clothing, I find it just OK. But when it's on my skin, even better a spot that gets warm like the chest, it transforms and smells amazing.
Tracer1203
If you live in Australia, you have smelt this already.
Aeroguard!!!
I think it even keeps the mozzies away.
Aeroguard!!!
I think it even keeps the mozzies away.
jman2k
A bright and fresh opening reminiscent of the many neroli based colognes with lots of citrus and woody notes. The drydown? Meh, at best, very heavy and very, but very reminiscent of Davidoff's Cool Water. I'm surprised nobody mentioned this before in the other comments, being DCW so well known, but regretfully, so outdated. Could have been a masterpiece, like many other neroli based frags out there but ended pretty 90s and in a bad sense..
Strange formulation, coming from Alberto Morillas.
Strange formulation, coming from Alberto Morillas.
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