Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence by Bvlgari

It doesn’t quite make me fall in love, but it has its own charm. Earthy notes and a modern vetiver, very balanced and unconventional. Worth it if you’re looking for something different, though it calls for formal or semi-formal attire to shine. Ideal for fall and winter, but you must test it on your skin because its earthy and woody character isn’t for everyone. I wore it on a rainy day, and the earthy notes really stood out.

What a marvel this perfume is: long-lasting and with an original aroma. It’s masculine, informal, and different. It has a hint of jasmine that I can’t quite identify, but you can smell it among the notes.

This is my signature scent. It smells like fertile, wet earth after a sunny rain. It lasts forever; when I put it on, I feel like I have superpowers, haha. It’s my favorite, number 1.

What a pleasant surprise, a masterpiece by Morillas that touches on niche territory. I haven’t heard anything like it. I own Terre d’Hermès and don’t see a resemblance, and although I don’t know the Gucci one, it might share some DNA with Ombre Leather, but very distant. It left me impressed right out of the box. If you don’t buy blind, you need at least a collection and a trained nose. Contrary to what people think, I believe it can earn compliments. We’ll see how longevity holds up over time; I don’t expect it to be a beast, so 6 hours would satisfy me. Edit: confirmed, it lasted 7 hours on my skin, reaching 9 but the last two hours were skin-only. Moderate projection and trail at the start. Excellent if you like challenging and earthy aromas. Recommended.

I love Alberto Morillas fragrances; this one is super rich, but not for everyone. It’s strong, masculine, and different. The scent lasts many hours; in my case, I really liked the heart and base notes. Upon application, it feels woody, slightly sweet, and ends with a deep earthy smell. Don’t buy blind, although I did. It’s different, far from the usual sweet perfumes. Be careful with the amount of applications.

I was a fan of Terre d’Hermès and bought this thinking it would be similar, but it was a catastrophic mistake. Nothing at all to do with the reality; it was a blind buy and a terrible dud. My advice: if you like Terre d’Hermès, buy the original. Don’t make my mistake and save yourself some money.

I’m a fragrance advisor, and this is a love-it-or-hate-it scent, but it’s excellent. It resembles Terre d’Hermès, though Terrae Essence by Bvlgari stands out for its citrus opening (though I don’t really detect those much). The incredible thing is that it smells different depending on the weather: on hot, humid days it’s dry, but on rainy days it’s absolutely magical. I wore it today with rain in South America and detected more vetiver, lily roots, and amber. The dominant note is about six hours of fertile, wet earth, with that woody vetiver fading around the eight-hour mark. I wear it at the office in a suit, but also with a polo and jeans. It’s versatile, and you can fall in love with it like I did.

I tried it just to get it out of the way, and wow, I loved it. I had to buy it because I was so impressed. It’s a scent for going out elegantly and for men over 30. The first two hours project a lot, like you’re peeing, and then it fades, but you can’t stop smelling it. Perfect purchase. Although I’m not a fan of dark woods, it’s true that it resembles Terre d’Hermès, but it has its differences.

I tried it at Sephora and was pleasantly surprised. It has a niche aroma with personality, different from the rest of the store. Its earthy, slightly dry vetiver stands out, with hints of cider citrus, unlike the typical blends with grapefruit or bergamot. At first, I noticed a slight chemical benzene smell, not very pleasant. Although the citrus part lasts, unfortunately, the overall performance was very low. I deny any similarities to Tom Ford’s Ombré Leather; they don’t resemble each other in notes, opening, or dry-down.

I recently came across it and was pleasantly surprised. Yes, the opening is very similar to Terre d’Hermès, but as it dries down, it’s different. The notes come out in order; remember, it’s a Bvlgari. In my country, summer is hot, ranging from 35 to 45 degrees, and wearing it is a whole sensory experience. I sell perfumes and always advise my clients to make good investments, not based on what I like, but on what brings them well-being. Terrae Essence stands out from the crowd: it’s rare, subtle, mysterious, and humid. It’s that perfume people will ask you about. It’s not for everyone, but it’s very pleasant and activates around 30 degrees. Fun fact: on rainy days, it smells even more delicious.

Hello fragrance lovers. Terrae Essence is a good scent and very subtle at first, easily confused with Terre d’Hermès. In the mid-stage it becomes more earthy, and when it dries down it’s identical to Calvin Klein’s Obsession for Men, though this one smells sexier. I’ve only smelled two ‘dirty’ perfumes by Seville’s Alberto Morillas: this Terrae Essence and Acqua Di Gio Profumo. Critics said Profumo smells a bit sinful, and Alberto claimed his weirdest creation, Thierry Mugler Cologne, reminded him of semen. Anyway, Bulgari’s new releases are great because they’re signed by the Seville native.

Reading the comments, I’m sure these are those peculiar perfumes that depend heavily on skin chemistry. I just put it on after a shower, and the Terre d’Hermès side comes out more clearly. On my skin, the first time I noticed it, it was 70% Ombre Leather Parfum.

I don’t know where people get the idea that this resembles Gucci Guilty Absolute or Terre d’Hermès… this perfume is 90% similar to Encre Noire Extreme. I have both on each arm, and the similarity is very noticeable. Maybe Terrae Essence is a bit more citrusy, but then those earthy notes emerge like wet earth and forest. It has nothing to do with the leather of Gucci Guilty Absolute.

Wow, finally something different. This perfume is delicious, from its refreshing citrus opening to its earthy dry-down. Its longevity is moderate on my skin, barely five hours, but it leaves a trace that sends out gentle waves of aroma.

To me, it smells like civet. This note isn’t listed, nor any musk. Definitely, it doesn’t smell like the velvety Haitian vetiver oil I smell daily and know better than any other note. It does smell natural, bold, and is to my taste, but what I perceive most is the civet.