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BLV Eau de Parfum II, Bvlgari
Powdery · 2009

BLV Eau de Parfum II

by Bvlgari
Rating3.8 ★ 1,791 votes
GenderWomen
Year2009
Price$$$$Designer
PowderySoft SpicyViolet
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
13 notes
topfirst impression
VioletLicoriceStar AniseMandarin Orange
heartthe character
IrisPatchouliVetiver
basethe foundation
Cotton FlowerMuskBenzoinTonka BeanAmberFrench Labdanum

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
49
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
35
intimateenormous
Price value43
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean21
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
PowderySoft SpicyVioletAnisAmberFloralWoodyIris
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Violet
Anis
Amber
Floral
Woody
Iris

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
10%
weak
17%
moderate
44%
long lasting
25%
eternal
4%
Sillage
intimate
30%
moderate
44%
strong
18%
enormous
8%
Season
spring
37%
summer
31%
fall
17%
winter
15%
Time of day
day
76%
night
24%
Gender
female
45%
more female
26%
unisex
28%
more male
1%
Value
way overpriced
8%
overpriced
25%
ok
55%
good value
12%
great value
1%

What people say

What people love
beautifulfreshvioletaquaticblendsoftairyaniseaccentsgreatsummersophisticated
What people criticise
shortlivedlongevityweakprojectionpolarizinglicoricestaranisenotessmelllike

Smells similar

by scent profile
83% match
Nirmal Laboratorio Olfattivo
Laboratorio Olfattivo
powderyviolet
82% match
Lumière Blanche Olfactive Studio
Olfactive Studio
woodyanis
82% match
Aimez - Moi Caron
Caron
powderyanis
82% match
Lolita Lempicka L'Eau en Blanc Lolita Lempicka
Lolita Lempicka
powderyviolet

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Mandarin Ora…VioletLicoriceStar AnisePatchouliVetiverIrisMuskAmberTonka BeanBenzoinLabdanumCotton Flower
topheartbase

Signature pair: Benzoin and Labdanum

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The BLV line

5 versions
Original2000BLV
More Fresh Spicy, Fresh
Less Soft Spicy
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2001MenPour Homme
More Fresh Spicy, Aromatic
Less Powdery
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2004Notte Pour Femme
More Vodka, Fresh Spicy
Less Soft Spicy
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2004MenNotte Pour Homme
More Aromatic, Fresh Spicy
Less Powdery
Lasts longer · Projects more
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of BLV Eau de Parfum II are powdery and soft spicy. It opens with Violet and Licorice, reveals Iris and Patchouli at its heart, and dries down to Cotton Flower and Musk. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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