Bvlgari
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The galangal and bergamot combination hits with spicy, almost ginger-like sharpness, immediately undercut by mandarin's brightness. Within minutes, a subtle peppery volatility emerges that feels distinctly herbal—this isn't a cheerful citrus opening, but rather a deliberately cool, slightly austere entrance.
As the citrus recedes, the vodka accord becomes apparent—a clean, almost metallic quality that amplifies the powdery aspects of acacia and iris. The tobacco flower arrives with dusty, slightly green undertones, creating an unusual interplay between floral softness and aromatic dryness that keeps the composition from settling into any comfortable territory.
The dark chocolate and ginger establish themselves as the true framework, with amber providing warmth and subtle sweetness. What lingers is powdery and spiced, with the chocolate taking on a slightly bitter, almost cocoa-dusted character—closer to the rim of a good mole than to any confectionery indulgence.
Blv Notte arrives as a peculiar collision between aperitif and after-dinner drink—a fragrance that refuses easy categorisation. Alberto Morillas has crafted something deliberately nocturnal, where the citrus top notes (bergamot and mandarin) feel almost incidental to what's really happening below the surface. The galangal provides a sharp, peppery punctuation that prevents this from becoming a straightforward gourmand, instead lending an almost herbal severity to proceedings.
What makes Blv Notte genuinely distinctive is how the heart notes converge. That vodka accord—unusual, rarely encountered—sits alongside acacia and tobacco flower to create something simultaneously powdery and prickly. The tobacco doesn't smell like smoke; rather, it's the dusty, aromatic greenness you'd find in a sealed tin of premium leaf. The acacia softens this considerably, introducing a creamy florality that prevents the composition from becoming austere.
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