Goldea by Bvlgari

I absolutely love this style: a citrus opening, delicate and luminous. My boyfriend says it’s ‘very strong’, yet he had to get right up to half a centimetre to detect it, and it dissipates quickly anyway. It’s not a one-note scent; it has depth, enveloping you in a warm, luminous cloud. If you press close to the skin, there’s a touch of green, rough papyrus and patchouli, while the rest of the notes shine through.

I like the combination of notes. On my skin, what lingers most are the ylang-ylang, papyrus, vanilla and amber; I agree with others who also smell coconut, even though it’s not on the list. It’s a very feminine, delicate and elegant perfume that has earned me compliments from the gentlemen.

Elegant and sensual floral perfume. On me, it lasts eight hours, and even on clothes, it lingers for days. It’s like the little brother of CH.

Girls, I didn’t like it at all. After 15 minutes, there was no essence left; it evaporated!

Its dry down on my skin left me fascinated; it reminds me of Benetton’s Colors. It’s a sweet, strong yet soft perfume, not cloying but exquisite and narcotic. Subjugating, sensual and perfect for everyday use. Technically, I’ve loved it to delirium, and yes, I want it; I must have it to give the praise it deserves for something so beautiful and made of art.

Although it has nothing to do with the notes listed, it smells of coconut, vanilla and torrijas to me, but moderate and elegant. A perfume for a gala dinner. Soft and light.

A soft and floral perfume. The trend in Italian perfumery is to create floral fragrances and it seems people like them. I love thinking that those synthetic, sweet, mass-market scents are going out of fashion. This one is soft, elegant and has good longevity; its notes are perceptible in the evolution and it generates well-being. Very feminine and warm. Mr Morillas has done a good job for the Italian houses, knowing Mediterranean tastes: wisely mixed citrus with flowers, woods and a luminous touch. Well done.

A floral and soft fragrance, in line with current Italian trends. I’m delighted that synthetic, sweet mass-market scents are giving way to something fresher. It’s elegant, with good longevity and notes that evolve beautifully, creating a sense of well-being. Very feminine and warm; Mr Morillas has done an expert job, understanding Mediterranean tastes by blending citrus, florals and woods in a luminous way.

Goldea never caught my eye, but today I decided to try it in a department store and it seemed very seductive. It smells of warmth, sensuality and femininity; the amber stands out, sharing the spotlight with ylang-ylang. The musk, jasmine, orange blossom covered in patchouli notes are a step back, and the citrus is only noticeable in the opening and evaporates quickly. This perfume embraces and conquers softly, it makes itself felt but isn’t intrusive. For its type, I consider it more suitable for cold days and evenings. Its trail and longevity are moderate.

I tried it today and didn’t like the opening much. Besides the lime and bergamot, I detect something artificial that reminds me of old-fashioned, eighties perfumes, although underneath there’s that summer scent mentioned by silvanapatiño. That scent, which I didn’t like, lasted an hour and a half before disappearing, leaving only the lovely summer note. I smell bronzer and coconut, but it didn’t wow me. After four hours I barely perceive it and the trail isn’t good. I should clarify that on my skin, even strong perfumes don’t last long, so everyone should try it for themselves.

I love it. If you’ve ever used Avon’s bronzing oil, I swear the base smells very similar, which gives me a feeling of heat and summer. It’s very warm and relaxing. Longevity on my skin was moderate; I could still smell it after five hours, but very faintly.

It arrived today after trying the sample. Remy already said it all in the previous post, I agree 100%. It’s a delight, warm, sensual and more oriental than floral. It has me hooked.

It took its time but it was worth it. It smells warm, golden and ambered like its bottle: bright, luminous, enveloping and intoxicating. It doesn’t deceive, it’s lovely. At first comes the citrus bergamot that sweetens with raspberry, then comes the floral orange blossom all wrapped in a honeyed amber musk I can’t stop smelling. I don’t know what papyrus smells like, but I do notice a woody note that gives body and prevents it from being too sweet. Some compare it to Vie Est Belle, but I don’t see a similarity: here the citrus and woody notes compensate the sweetness and persist until the end. It reminds me of Essence by Narciso Rodriguez, but while that is silver, moon and freshness, Goldea is gold, sun and warmth. A perfect tandem. Longevity and trail are moderate; for the heat, it’s ideal for autumn and winter, suitable for day by the citrus and for night by the amber. The bottle is a jewel, prettier than on the website: an orange disc like a sun with a cap that rotates when opening, a snake neck, all in gold metal. The bottle weighs and is powerful, but watch out for the balance, it sits only on the thickness of the circle. The advertising is top, it takes you to Egypt, pyramids and hot desert. Sun and amber refreshed by bergamot, orange blossom, musk and papyrus. I don’t see Cleopatra, but Nefertiti. It’s the perfume of a goddess.