Description

Bvlgari Man Wood Essence – Bvlgari

A Bright, Wood-Driven Aromatic That Bridges Nature & the Urban Heart

Part of the Bvlgari Man line since 2018, Wood Essence is a woody-aromatic Eau de Parfum created by Alberto Morillas. It’s designed to evoke nature’s rawness through citrus, cypress, cedar, vetiver, and resins—bringing freshness and structure into harmony. The concept: a man reconnecting with nature, even in the city. Bulgari+2Best Cologne For Men+2

✦ Fragrance Notes

• Top / Opening: Coriander essence, Italian citrus zests — a fresh citrus-spicy spark. Bulgari+2Macy’s+2

• Heart / Middle: Cypress wood essence & Haitian vetiver — green, slightly resinous woods asserting themselves. Parfumo+3Bulgari+3Best Cologne For Men+3

• Base / Dry Down: Benzoin of Siam, Virginia cedarwood, ambergris accord — warmth, resinous sweetness, woody depth. Parfumo+4Bulgari+4Macy’s+4

From Bvlgari’s product page:

“Wood Essence epitomizes the strong ties between the city and nature … around a wood trio uniting cedar, cypress, and vetiver … resonating with the warm and sunny notes of benzoin resins.” Bulgari

✦ Performance & Scent Profile

• Opening: Bright citrus blended with spice. Some describe it as “citrus zest with sugar mixed with forest greens.” Fragrantica+2Best Men’s Colognes+2

• Heart: The green woods come forward—cypress, followed by cedar and vetiver. Basenotes+3Best Cologne For Men+3Michael 84+3

• Dry Down: Benzoin and woody accords soften the profile, anchoring it with subtle sweetness and warmth. Parfumo+3Bulgari+3Macy’s+3

Strengths & Weaknesses (from reviewer feedback):

• Longevity is moderate: many users report ~6–7 hours on skin. Best Cologne For Men+3Best Men’s Colognes+3Michael 84+3

• Projection is pleasant initially, then becomes more intimate after a few hours. Bulgari+4Best Men’s Colognes+4Basenotes+4

• Some describe the dry down as reminiscent of a high-end shower gel—clean and smooth. Fragrantica+1

• Described as “generic” or “inoffensive” by certain fragrance fans—well-blended, but not always distinct. Basenotes+2Parfumo+2

✦ When & Where to Wear

• Seasons: Spring, Summer (especially mild weather), and early Fall.

• Occasions: Daytime to early evening wear, casual settings, office environments, outdoor gatherings—any setting where a clean yet woody fragrance is appropriate.

✦ Why You’ll Love It

• It brings woodsy freshness without heavy darkness—balanced, green, and modern.

• Beautiful citrus + wood interplay gives it brightness and grounding.

• It’s a more approachable wood scent: wearable without being overpowering or too niche.

• Adds character without being too bold—good for both fragrance beginners and seasoned wearers.

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