Goldea by Bvlgari

I bought it blind and was a bit scared of the papyrus, but when it arrived, I was surprised. The opening is beautiful, slightly acidic from the bergamot and raspberry, but that note disappears quickly, letting the perfume shine in all its glory—that delicate and addictive Morillas signature. The base reveals ylang-ylang, amber, and papyrus with a hint of vanilla, even though it’s not listed. The trail is moderate but noticeable up close, lasting about 5 hours on skin. I’m so happy to find delicate perfumes among so many loud and sweet ones. Plus, the bottle is a jewel.

It’s a sweet floral with an oriental touch, but nothing loud. On my skin, the amber stands out as it dries down, but it’s so soft that after 30 minutes, it’s just a skin scent. There are very diverse opinions about its performance, so I guess it depends on everyone’s chemistry. I recommend trying it first. I like the scent; it’s pretty for daily wear, but the performance on me is poor. I wouldn’t buy it.

I’m trying a vial for the third time and it lasts very little; I don’t even have time to see if it evolves. I smell the flowers (neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine), an amber, and a modern synthetic note I can’t identify, and that’s it. The trail disappears in 10 minutes and it becomes a skin scent. It’s a ‘flash’ perfume.

Girls, I didn’t like it at all. After fifteen minutes, there was no essence left; it all evaporated.

In one word: DELICIOUS.

Mandatory header: ‘All perfumes are less than what they sell us’. I don’t want to be a pain, but I also don’t want it to be forgotten. Advertising, parties, prices, and pretensions… and then they fall short. That’s the context: you take it or leave it, and since I can’t stop testing, I assume I take it, without being too inquisitive. I know Bvlgari isn’t an excellent house, though it’s not one of the worst. Morillas always says perfumes shouldn’t be invasive, and he almost always delivers. With a trail that passes in a minute, I admit it stays on the skin for hours. The scent is a bit contradictory: it tries to recreate that ‘solar smell’ that maybe exists, with ylang-ylang like sunscreen. It’s accompanied by an amber that, here’s the problem, smells a bit plastic, not excessively sweet, more balsamic. Maybe it’s not just this note, but the combination. Raspberry syrup is also noticeable, giving it dynamism. Jasmine and the omnipresent Frimenich musk that Morillas so much advertises complete the puzzle. For those not deeply into quality amber like 114 or Fetiche, it might not clash; it’s pleasant. As always, at a discounter price.

A soft floral scent that aligns with current Italian trends. I’m glad synthetic, overly sweet mass-market fragrances are giving way to something fresher. It’s elegant, has good longevity, and the notes evolve beautifully, creating a sense of well-being. Very feminine and warm; Mr. Morillas did an expert job, understanding Mediterranean tastes by blending citrus, florals, and woods in a luminous way.

Goldea never really caught my eye, but I tried it in a store today and found it very seductive. It smells of warmth and feminine sensuality; the amber stands out alongside the ylang-ylang. The musk, jasmine, orange blossom, and patchouli are a bit in the background, while the citrus is only noticeable at the start and fades quickly. It embraces and conquers without being intrusive; I consider it ideal for cold days and evenings. Its trail and longevity are moderate.

I tried the uncle, and the trail didn’t convince me: between the lime and bergamot, it smells a bit artificial, like an 80s perfume, although in the base you do notice that summer smell another mentioned. It lasted an hour and a half, then faded leaving only that summer part I like, sunscreen and coconut. It wasn’t a ‘wow’. After four hours I could hardly smell it and the trail is weak. Watch out, on my skin even the potent ones feel weak, so everyone should try it.

I tried it today and didn’t like the opening much. Besides the lime and bergamot, I notice something artificial that reminds me of old, eighties-style perfumes, although underneath there’s that summer scent silvanapatiño mentioned. That unpleasant scent lasted an hour and a half, then disappeared, leaving only the wonderful summer scent. I smell bronzer and coconut, but it didn’t feel ‘wow’ to me. After four hours, I barely perceive it, and the trail isn’t great. Just to clarify, on my skin, even strong perfumes don’t last much, so everyone should try it for themselves.

I love it! If you’ve ever used Avon’s bronzing oil, I swear the base smells exactly the same, which gives me a feeling of heat and summer. It’s super warm and relaxing. The longevity is moderate: I still notice it at five hours, but very faint.

I received this wonderful perfume after trying a sample. As Remy said in his post, I subscribe to every word: it’s a delight, warm and sensual, with a slightly more oriental touch than floral. I love it.