Bvlgari
Aqva Amara
Aqva Amara, signed Bvlgari, is an ample and textured woody fragrance. It opens on mandarin and neroli, reveals cardamom and ambergris at its heart and rests on a base of white woods and incense.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Mandarin · Neroli
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Cardamom · Ambergris
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Base Several hours
White woods · Incense
What its composition says
- 2 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 2 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- White woods: a niche material, declared by only 6 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- Woody, citrus, spicy, floral and amber: 5 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 2 of 6.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Generous
fills a room
Ideal seasons
Time of day
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Aqva Amara by Bvlgari comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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