Aqva Amara by Bvlgari

To be honest, it’s a very flat and simple fragrance, yet not common. The opening is good, reminiscent of the orange in Terre d’Hermès but without the earthiness. I feel the opening dominates the entire life of the perfume. Good projection, longevity, and trail. It’s not my favorite in the Aqva line; I think Marine is much better. If it’s a good fragrance objectively, it’s a shame that lovers of this scent will have to deal with its discontinuation.

A citrusy, salty opening, a bit strong but pleasant, that lingers and ends up slightly sweet. Very good quality and longevity. I used it on some summer afternoons; totally memorable.

Exquisite perfume, without a doubt… the mandarin scent is incredible. It’s a shame I haven’t been able to find it for years; I miss it.

Today I had the chance to smell it because I read reviews saying it’s great but not suitable for every nose. My first impression was probably like everyone else’s… citrusy opening but bitter; don’t expect something sweet at first, but after a few minutes it feels sweet and fresh. I liked the evolution. It’s a scent different from typical aquatics. It reminded me a bit of Boss In Motion with a sweet orange. But Aqua Amara feels more adult, less youthful. Good fragrance…

Another excellent fragrance that inexplicably has been discontinued. Its opening is very sharp, with a predominant bitter orange that gradually sweetens and blends with the aquatic and, above all, floral notes, giving a fresh and clean sensation once dry that lasts until the end. A daytime perfume, ideal for spring/summer, different from what most people usually wear. Its longevity and trail are notable, above average for this type of ‘fresh’ perfume. I’ve read here that it’s similar to Terre d’Hermès, and honestly, the opening does share some similarity (especially the bitter orange), but after a short while they take different paths. For me, a very good option; as long as it can be found at a reasonable price, it will always be in my collection. Note: 9/10.

Finally, I was able to try this perfume thanks to my good friend Iván. So much has been said about it that my first impression was somewhat disappointing; perhaps I expected something different from what I found on the first spray. Not spectacular, just different. The truth is, my perception has changed with wear. It’s truly a beautiful perfume with a certain original touch. You can clearly smell that note of tangerine or orange taking a bath in salt water. Those aquatic notes seem to be shamelessly tons of ambroxan, giving it character, depth, and a longevity beyond expectations. In its last traces, you can perceive a touch of woody patchouli and something green that doesn’t hold back the power of the sea but rather pushes it forward. I insist, I was surprised by its longevity, a 6-hour performance that feels easy, probably helped by the office air conditioning. Rich, tasty aroma, ideal for going out to a terrace in summer, even better by the beach to feel clean and confident. I’d even say it’s attractive. I bet it’s the best in the Aqva series for most people and for my personal taste too. It’s a pity that fewer units remain and at high prices.

Very rich fragrance, masculine, refreshing, and sexy, it’s a pity they discontinued it (probably the least liked flanker in the series). It smells like the beach at 6 PM, the sun setting, a cool breeze, and someone eating salted oranges on the sand. Very rich, but not for everyone. The only downside is that it doesn’t last long (about 3 or 4 hours) with poor projection, probably because it’s citrus-based. 9/10.

I ordered it on Amazon and it took so long I thought it was lost, but I’ve been using it for a month. The design is classic for the Aqua line by Bvlgari, in a bronze box, and this bottle is the prettiest in the series. The scent upon spraying smells like bitter tangerine, just like the peel, then it blends with salty notes, neroli, and a very light touch of incense. It’s not strong or hard to understand as some say. The longevity is moderate but the projection is good. I bought it for the price, as it’s ridiculous elsewhere since it’s discontinued. It didn’t captivate me totally but it stands out from the common, which I like. We’ll see if I keep it or swap it. Note: they aren’t bitter oranges, they are tangerines; the peel of this one smells much more bitter. I recommend it if you find it at a good price and you like aquatic scents, which aren’t my favorites, but I do like this one.

I received this perfume thanks to an exchange with my colleague Demopop. I had a huge interest in trying this unfortunately discontinued Aqva Amara, and now, with the good weather, I can finally give it optimal conditions. Bvlgari presents us with an intoxicating bitter tangerine or orange, sweetened with aquatic notes to make it more bearable in summer. It’s a fantastic scent to take to the pool, the beach, or after a refreshing shower. Like the entire Aqva line, it has excellent fixation and outstanding longevity, considering that Bvlgari fragrances, in general, tend to be weak in sillage and duration. It might be a scent not to everyone’s taste, but I have loved it.

I just smelled this fragrance and I must say, respecting the other reviews, that in a humorous tone it reminded me of green juice with celery. Upon analyzing it, I notice the neroli predominates quite a bit along with the tangerine, and underneath those notes, the incense, which makes it as its name says, ‘Amara’, bitter. It’s too strong for my taste. If you plan to buy it blind, don’t, because not everyone may like it or it may fixate the same way for them. I had high expectations regarding citrus aromas, but they are too strong. I still think it has celery, or perhaps it’s the bitterness of the neroli, because it’s like the orange leaf when you squeeze it and the smell comes out, very similar but intense. I repeat, it’s not bad but it’s not one of my favorites. They mention it’s similar to Clinique Happy, and well, nothing to do with it; Happy is much softer. If you like aromas that aren’t so common, this is the fragrance for you.

Finally found this perfume after months of searching. I don’t understand how they could discontinue it; it’s exquisite. Upon application, it smells like delicious bitter orange with very fresh aquatic notes. It reminds me of summer, a rocky beach. Perfect for spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are extraordinary for an aquatic: about 12 hours on skin and a meter-long trail.

I love it. Upon application, you can detect the bitter orange and a very clean touch. Very fresh and long-lasting; on me, it lasts 6 hours with 5 sprays. My wife loves it too. Highly recommended.

Aqva Amara is very unusual. Sometimes I smell orange dish soap, which bothers me, but its magic lies in the dry-down. It’s not easy to wear, and when people get close, they don’t always like it. I wear it in summer evenings and nights for personal enjoyment. I think it would overwhelm me in stifling heat, as it’s not like other Bulgari aquatics.

Today I tried this perfume after searching for several days since it’s discontinued; it wasn’t easy to find. I had high hopes that it would be different from the other Bulgari Aqua scents, but on my skin, it wasn’t. It smells the same from start to finish and has a note that smells bad on my skin: the aquatic notes give me a headache. I’m sorry it’s not for me.