Rose Essentielle (2005)
by Bulgari

Love this scent. It is perfect to layer on other Bvlgari fragrances, my favorite being Blv EDP II. I have the edt and it does not last a very long time which is the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars. It's great to spray on after another scent is fading, to give it a boost. Also perfect on its own if you want a quiet, close to the skin scent.

24th July, 2011.

This is my absolute favorite fragrance. Floral and spice without being too sweet or masculine. A perfect combination. I found that the dry down was a sweet warm musk, very sexy. A perfect date fragrance! Super romantic!

31st May, 2011.

Three different sites give very different top notes for this fragrance.

Top Notes: Ottoman Rose, Mure (blackberry), Violet Leaves
Middle Notes: Prelude Rose, Living Mimosa, Jasmin sambac
Base Notes: Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood

Top Notes: Bergamot and orange
Middle Notes: Turkish rose, orange blossom and jasmine.
Base Notes: musk.

Top Notes: Ottoman Rose, Prelude Rose, Immortelle
Middle Notes: Blackberry, Violet, Jasmine
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli


Rose Essentielle starts out with so much promise. It opens with the twinkle of a crisp and rich rose wine. It is that deep and sanguine. The poetic lilt of the violet is like floral laughter. It kind of reminds me of Sen Sen. The fragrance becomes even fuller bodied as the berry comes in to play. The berry mercifully does not over power the rose and that prevents the scent from smelling like an autumn candle. Rather, it deepens the rose and that is great. The late middle notes have a unpleasant chlorine-like smell. But it is the dry down that is the real dud of the day. It becomes a slightly gritty and ordinary water flower fragrance with none of the piquancy the opening promised. Everything is gone. The dry down is is just harsh and weird. And completely out of step with the opening. Just the patchouli would have been a great and uncomplicated bottom note. They would have lengthened the deep and crisp quality to the end. I think it is the predictable use of farty musk and sandalwood in the base notes that turned this potentially dynamic dry down into a predictable and overused one. The bottom notes used just pull this fragrance in the wrong direction.

The dry down also became very dusty and medicinal smelling and reminded me an awful lot of another much older fragrance but I could not remember the name. So I forgot about it. Then about forty-five minutes later, I smelled my wrist and, lo and behold, I'm smelling the clove / preserved orange peel of antiquated L'Origan.

Sadly, This fragrance was like placing a spectacular ruby in a pewter setting.

So my rating is neutral because at least the opening was magnificent.

4th April, 2011. (Last Edited: 6th April, 2011.)

I loved this when I tried it in a department store. It stayed with me all day. A sophisticated rose smell. I couldn't wait to own it. When I first put it on it has a powdery smell I don't care for but it disappears quickly and turns into a wonderful rose scent. My only complaint is it has no longevity. Very disappointing!

29th January, 2011. (Last Edited: 24th April, 2011.)

Among the best modern mainstream floral creations out there. It is obviously worked to perfection before the creators put their final stamp of approval, and it does make the exact statement that it intends to, right away when it touches a woman's naked skin: the feminine elegance embodied in every right way possible.

Rose Essentielle is a must for everyone who loves to pursue everything that a modern floral has to offer. It has an innocence, a sex appeal, a polished identity and an unquestionable elegance.

It is just so beautiful.

28th July, 2010.

I first bought Voile de Jasmine EDT because it felt so light and it matched my personality very well.But I was dissapointed by its staying power.So I decided to try on Rose Essentielle,EDP this time and I was very pleased.It lasted on my skin all day long,and even after takin a shower,it was still there.I think this one is really worth buying if you want a fresh yet sweet smell,very delicate and refined.It makes me feel a lady.

11th June, 2009.