Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir by Bvlgari

It was 2006, I was a future cinephile, and I bought Fotogramas with Penélope Cruz on the cover for the movie Volver. Coincidentally, the magazine came with a sample of Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir. The story is short: I loved it. It made me dream of better times, of an unusual sophistication, discreet and versatile. It took years to finally get my 50ml bottle. I remember it as one of the most elegant scents I’ve ever smelled, a subtle distinction that’s easy to wear again. The tea note is what sticks with me the most, pure calm that softens everything. The ambered dry down was suggestive, like a light vanilla with powdery nuances. When I really got into perfumery, I remembered it and felt bad that it had been discontinued. It sells for gold on eBay, but I won’t pay those prices; it’s outrageous. Let’s hope someone creates an inspiration based on this DNA to make up for these atrocities.

It drives several women crazy <3

Several women go crazy for it <3

It’s my partner’s perfume, and I’m going to tell you what I smell. It’s very fine: less is more, without flashy ingredients like vanilla or leather. With just four ingredients, it works magic! By Zeus, it smells incredible at 12 hours. It starts with a mist of papyrus, flowers, and Darjeeling tea; at 4 hours the tea takes over, papyrus stays in the background, and the flowers are always there, a magical blend of bergamot and amber, floral but not invasive. The tea has a complexity that only connoisseurs understand; it transports you to a sunset in a Ceylon field. It’s oriental but light, seductive without being aggressive. It could be unisex and replace the classic CK One. I recommend it for people over 40, for the office, or for outings. My partner uses 4 or 6 sprays, it’s from 2010, and it’s my favorite from his collection.

This perfume chose me. I found it on sale for less than half the price and couldn’t resist. I bought it without thinking, but I did test it on my arm. The scent lasted on me for a very long time. It reminds me of Issey Miyake Eau d’Issey Intense due to the bergamot, papyrus, and tea opening, but for me, it’s more elegant. It’s not for daily use, but rather for occasions; it works just as well in the morning as at night, in heat or cold, quite versatile, though better at night or on cool mornings. Longevity is 8 hours with 6 sprays, trail lasts 1.5 hours, and I always get compliments, even receiving them on the heart notes at the end. Highly recommended.

Well, it’s not entirely bad for everyday wear. The dry down is generic and slightly sweet, vaguely reminding me of others; Ambre Pimenté came to mind. The potency is weak. At the beginning, you can detect the tea and papyrus, notes I usually enjoy. To pay 30 or 35 euros for it? Nothing like the luxury of 80 euros they try to sell us elsewhere.

I’m not usually a fan of bitter, earthy, or herbal perfumes, but Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir has all of that and still hooks me. It’s masculine and elegant, conveying calm, decisiveness, and confidence. Its trail and longevity are medium-low, which is typical for this brand. It feels natural and minimalist, sober and modern; it’s a great option for people with authority who don’t want to draw attention. It’s attractive, more for daily wear and work than for parties.

I just bought it despite its low presence and projection, but I was convinced by its subtlety, which I really appreciate. Although its labeling as a men’s fragrance is debatable, it fits the unisex line of Hermès, like Voyage. It opens with a strong herbal tone where you can detect papyrus and lime, but soon it turns salty and the greens become a bit unpleasant on my skin, like a salty grass smell; incredible as it may seem, the herbal note comes off a bit dirty or poorly executed. However, that phase is necessary to reach the true perfume: a sweet and exotic tea scent resting on wood and green musk, radiating cleanliness, neatness, and elegance. It reminds me of a sweet citrus lily from the foggy forests of Mexico and Central America, but here it’s Darjeeling tea in a beautiful yet very subtle aroma. It works for any time of day, but to get the best out of it, use it at night. In the end, like Hermès did with Voyage, it would be fantastic to have an Eau de Parfum version to make it stand out.

I really liked it. For me, it’s the best in the Bvlgari Pour Homme line, with a tea scent different from what I’m used to, perhaps due to the papyrus blend. It’s a refreshing fragrance for daily use, not too aquatic or citrusy. It has a bit of both modern and classic without being annoying.