315 community ratings

Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence

2021MenClassic

7.2/ 10

Community score
315 ratings

Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence is a woody men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with earth, resin and a touch of smoke, leaning towards leisure and evening wear.

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How does it perform?

From 258 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Calabrian citron

Calamondin

Heart notesfirst few hours

Orris concrete Vetiver

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Styrax Earthy notes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy

What does Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence smell like?

It opens with bright, tart Calabrian citron and calamondin. In the heart, orris concrete and vetiver turn the scent drier and earthier. The base of styrax and earthy notes builds a resinous, lightly smoky floor, softened by sweet and spicy tones.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter a step behind, and leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Santa Maria Novella Nostalgia and Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey have a close profile.