Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence Eau De Parfum

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence Eau de Parfum, launched in 2020 and crafted by Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas, is a distinctive Woody Fougere fragrance for men. As part of the Bvlgari Man collection, which explores the power of natural elements, Glacial Essence is inspired by the immense magnitude of frozen mountains and the invigorating power of icy air. It aims to evoke a feeling of pristine freshness, inner strength, and modern elegance.

Fragrance Profile (Notes):

• Top Notes: Juniper Berry Essence, Ginger, Geranium Essence.⁴ This creates an immediate, sharp burst of icy freshness, combined with a zesty, slightly spicy kick from ginger and the crisp, green-rosy facet of geranium.
• Middle Notes: Australian Sandalwood Essence, Orris Concrete (Iris), Artemisia Essence. The heart transitions to a woody and slightly powdery elegance. Sandalwood provides a creamy, warm woodiness, Orris (iris) adds a sophisticated, cool, and earthy powderiness, and Artemisia contributes an aromatic, slightly bitter herbal quality.
• Base Notes: Cedarwood Alaska Essence, Clearwood Accord, Musk Accord.⁶ The dry down is firmly woody, clean, and musky. Alaskan Cedarwood offers a distinct, crisp woodiness, Clearwood (a proprietary Givaudan ingredient) enhances the woody, amber facets, and musk provides a clean, lasting foundation.

Key Characteristics:

• Icy Freshness with Woody Depth: The most prominent characteristic is its paradoxical blend of invigorating icy freshness and a warm, substantial woody base.⁸ It’s cool and clean, yet grounded.
• Sophisticated and Masculine: It projects an aura of refined masculinity, suitable for a well-groomed and confident individual.
• Clean and Aromatic: The combination of juniper, geranium, and artemisia contributes to a clean, aromatic, and slightly green profile.
• Good Performance (for a Fresh Scent): As an Eau de Parfum, it offers good longevity (often 5-8 hours on skin) and moderate projection, providing a noticeable but not overwhelming scent bubble.⁹ This is impressive for a fragrance with such a fresh character.
• Unique Interpretation of “Fresh”: Unlike typical aquatics or citrus freshies, Glacial Essence delivers freshness through a unique blend of juniper, cool florals, and crisp woods.¹⁰

Usage:

• Occasions:
  • Versatile for daily wear: Excellent for office environments due to its clean, professional, and non-offensive nature.¹¹
  • Suitable for casual outings, daytime events, and even smart-casual gatherings.¹²
  • Can be worn for spring and summer evening events where a lighter, yet elegant, fragrance is preferred over heavy, sweet ones.
  • Ideal for situations where you want to smell well-groomed and approachable.
• Seasons:
  • Shines brightest in warmer weather: spring and summer, due to its refreshing and “cooling” effect.¹³
  • Can also be worn in mild autumn or indoors year-round due to its woody depth that prevents it from being exclusively warm-weather only.
• Application:
  • Apply to pulse points such as the neck, wrists, and chest.
  • 3-5 sprays are usually effective to get good longevity and projection, given its fresh EDP concentration.