BVLGARI Rose Essentielle

Rose Essentielle by Bvlgari in the eau de parfum concentration is a feminine rose scent, but unlike most soliflores (perfumes that smell like one kind of flower), it is deceptive in its complexity.

Rose Essentielle isn't just the rose, it's the entire rose bush, leaves and all. It's the breeze that carries their aroma, along with the faint humidity of sea air. It's the soil and wood chips that surround the base of the bush, the damp earth that hangs heavy in the air on a warm, humid day. Rose Essentielle paints a picture of a place where roses grow, so that you're left with an impression, not of having stuck your nose into the flower, but of standing in a beautiful sun-filled courtyard, surrounded by rose bushes.

This is a lovely, complex fragrance that triggers some wonderful summer memories. The lasting power is lovely, and the development is interesting, starting with big, fresh roses, and ever so slowly drying down to an earthy base reminiscent of moist soil. It's very natural and fresh, and of course ultra-feminine.

Have a great day, and thanks for reading!

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