Bulgari pour Femme (1994)
by Bulgari

I find this scent very feminine in its demure yet classy presentation of rose and jasmine, with a vintage feel that lends it an air of old world sophistication. Another elegant masterpiece from the house of Bulgari.

TOP: bergamot, violet leaves, orange blossom
MIDDLE: jasmine sambac, mimosa, rose
BASE: iris, musk, sandalwood

I rewrote this review because, due to misinformation from a salesperson, I was actually reviewing Bulgari Red Tea! Bulgari Pour Femme is a light, fresh, somewhat sweet floral with a tealike note in there somewhere. Pleasant enough but leaves me bored.

Given the list of notes, I thought I'd adore this one. It is quite pleasant in the topnote phase, although a little subdued. As it moves into the heart phase (rose, jasmine, violet), I pick up an unpleasantly musty, stale, powdery scent that lingers for about an hour and then fades as the fragrance heads into drydown. This is probably the violet. This is not for me -- it reminds me of the drugstore scents my grandmother bought in the 40's and was still insisting were "perfectly good!' in the late 90's, although the liquid had turned dark brown. Bleah.

Except for the mustiness, which may just be my skin chemistry, it's quite pleasant. Feminine, floral, not too sweet.

What a elegant scent! The violet opening with rose and jasmine to powdery is totally loving. Very feminine. Suitable for night and office use.

This scent also reminds me of the "cards" I used to collect when young, The Sailer's Girl I think this is the name. All the cards are scented and smells exactly like Bvlgari Pour Femme. Brings me good memories!

This is by far the best perfume I have tried. I am so fussy about the smells that many perfumes do not appeal to me. They are either too strong or too cheap or perhaps too chemically. I bought Bulgari from an Antiques fair and they had a small sample of it so I bought it for £4.00 and tried it. My, what an enchanting perfume it is. It is so soft, gentle, ultra feminine, and so easy to wear. It makes me feel good about myself. I have just had a bath and the smell of the perfume has not washed off but still lingers on my skin. It is so gorgeous, so much so that I do not want anyone else to know about this! It reminds me of soft rain, the smell of Spring, flowers bursting open to reveal the magic scent. The ever elusive scent that you want to follow in a dream.

A nice violet that doesn't get too out of control. I also pick up the rose and jasmine. The dry down is powdery, but still seems modern. Worn on the right person, it can be quite sexy. This is also a good one for those days when you just can't decide what kind of mood you're in. I have yet to spray it on and wish I hadn't. Beautiful.