Bellissima

This fragrance is a standout (quite a feat when you consider a new scent is released practically every day somewhere in the world). From the classic elegance of the bottle shape to the romantic color of the pale rose-colored juice inside, this perfume is not your average department store release. I have already gone through 2 sample vials and loved every minute I wore this scent. It is described as a floral musk but I would never guess there is floral in this. It reminds me of a slightly creamier/fruitier Bvlgari Au The Blanc. And I do mean "slightly". Top notes: dew drops, ginger, grapefruit and orange Mid notes: peony and passionflower Base notes: sandalwood, musk, cashmere and vanilla blossom It is extremely well blended, no one note dominates. And it is subtly sensual. In fact, I would love to know which note, or combination of notes, evokes this feeling, I would search it out in other fragrances. Given its romantic sensuality, it would work well as an evening scent. And yet, I would not hesitate to wear this to the office, because it has a sheerness to it, like the aforementioned Au The Blanc. It had good lasting power on me, I'd say 5 hours on the skin and all day when spritzed on clothing. This is unlike any other scent I've sniffed and I've sampled quite a few (h/e, niche, department store - you name it).

Bellissima doesn't smell like anything else in my collection. It also doesn't smell like it's a stand out original ~and yet~I think this may be a deceptive impression. This is quickly becoming a "go~to" scent for me. Not because it's conveniant or inoffensive but because I find it irresistable. I love love love the fresh grapefruit opening. I don't normally love this note but it's done spectacularly here. It's softened in all the right places and yet remains the star note on my skin throughout it's dry down. The passionflower blends w/the grapefruit and keeps it tangy while the base notes usher in that downy soft background. Bellissima manages both a tart and fresh feeling as well as having a comfort to it. This is where it captures me. Until this beauty~I'd yet to find a one that could pull this off like she can. I find her exquisitely feminine and very easy to wear. Sillage is a 6/10 for me. Longevity I'd put at about 5 hours. On the one hand I'd love for it to last a bit longer~on the other it's an complete pleasure to get to respray and start w/the top notes all over again. I love the way this makes me feel. A pick me up of a scent while at the same time managing to invite a snuggle. I think I may actually end up w/another bottle.

This one is very fresh and almost the same as YSL "In love again" original in green box. I have tested them today both on my both wrists and resemblance is very very close! I adore YSL and now instead of paying huge amount of money for discontinued YSl i will stock up with "Belissima". Thank you Blumarine for this wonderful and fresh fragrance that is perfect for the hot summer days and nights. Floral-citrus-fresh fragrance that is so innocent and uplifting!

I love this fragrance... this is my fravorite. It smells a little generic but delicious.

Bellissima is pretty, feminine and gentle perfume with a friendly and pleasant personality. I am thinking about a charming girl from a small town, sweet and happy, who enjoys simple things in life. There is absolutely nothing dramatic about this scent but it is lovely and pleasant to wear everyday or to give as a gift. Bellissima is a simple floral scent with a hint of citrus and sheer, lovely wood base. I usually like citrus openings and this one is so nice. The citrus notes are tender and refreshing. The scent develops into a peony bouquet with a bit of passion flower. I know that many reviewers mentioned passion flower as the main note but to me this is a big and lovely bouquet of peonies. Thankfully I do not find it synthetic or boring as peony note in many other perfumes. It is nice and the light citrus freshness from the top notes floats into the heart and makes this perfume airy and fresh. There is a slight powdery note in the peony bouquet but it does not ruin the scent. It just adds cuteness to the scent – like a cosmetic accessory on a vanity table beside the bouquet of peonies. The base notes are light but pleasant woods. The sillage is close to the skin but it works with the coy personality of this perfume and the scent lasts for a while. Overall score 7/10. This is a lovely everyday scent. It works well in warmer weather, especially in spring. I recommend it if you prefer girly, floral scents with a gentle personality.