A leader in Italian luxury, Bulgari fragrances are as distinctive as their head-turning jewels. The most recent addition to the line, Mon Jasmin Noir, is the brainchild of esteemed perfumers Olivier Polge and Sophie Labbé. It’s a sophisticated blend of florals and earthy notes — think Grace Kelly on a starlit evening.
I had expected a stuffy old-lady perfume because my overly made up grandmother always wore Bulgari. BUT this is a wonderful, subtle, perfume that feels like a throwback to a time when we dressed for dinner and had to know a password to get into the speakeasy. Works well with jeans and tshirt, but still leaves you feeling sexy and classic.
5I love this fragrance. It reminds me of lovely smell of the night-blooming jasmine bushes that my grandmother had outside her bedroom windows, but it has a fresh scent, not heavily sweet or cloying. Undoubtedly this is due to the presence of the other fragrance notes in it which are described as nougatine (like nougat candy- yum) and woodsy. Overall it is a fairly long-lasting fragrance, while not being overpowering when it first is applied. This subtle first impression is important to me because I have a husband who complains right away if I overdo the scent application, and the longevity of the scent is important to me because I do not like to have to reapply fragrance during the day. I'm happy with this luxurious fragrance.
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