Bvlgari Extreme

The opening is an overwhelming blast of grapefruit. The opening is too much. If you are going out somewhere apply this cologne like an hour before you go out. What is AMAZING about this cologne is when it transforms in the dry down. It becomes incredibly creamy. Like some sort of lemon cream pie dessert. The dry down is to die for. The dry down lasts so long, that you can sleep in that shirt wake up the next day and smell that lemon cream pie. It lasts even longer than that. I kid you not, you can put that shirt in your dirty laundry basket and smell that creamy smell days later if you take a whiff of that shirt. That creamy smell is very close to your skin but you will get whiffs of it as you move. It is one of the longest lasting fragrances I've ever seen. But be warned about the opening. I was in car once with people and I foolishly applied about 4 sprays 15 minutes before leaving my house. Everyone had to roll the windows down in the car because the scent was so over powering. People were sneezing and coughing, choking on air. I kid you not. I felt bad, it was my fault though. I knew how strong that opening is. You sort of have to over apply to appreciate that dry down (since it becomes a skin scent, a skin scent that lasts like 10+ hours on my skin) but just don't subject other people to that opening. I think the absolute best way to describe this fragrance is: This is a fragrance for you. It is not meant for other people to smell you. You get to live in this scent bubble that is amazing for 10+ hours. Sometimes I'll wear this fragrance just so I can sleep in that shirt and wake up and smell the scent still on me. You might think the fragrance is gone, but put your nose to your skin (your wrist, arm) and take a whiff. Yep, the scent is still there. The lemon cream! You dudes need to put respect on this cologne's name.

The top of this fragrance is a grapefruit explosion that is overly powerful and can be incredibly obnoxious. I sprayed one to many sprays before going in a car full of people (all it takes is one spray too much) and people had to roll down the windows of the car to air it out because one person kept on sneezing over and over again. It was quit embarrassing. You tend to want to over spray this fragrance because it becomes INCREDIBLE in the dry down but its a skin scent at this point. The problem is that the top of the fragrance projects like a freak and isn't very pleasant to other people. Spray this at least 35 minutes before coming in contact with any other person. LOL It completely changes on my skin in the dry down to a really creamy citrus/tea fragrance. Although it is a skin scent in the dry down, it lasts forever. I kid you not (and I have done this). You can spray this on your shirt at 5PM, go out have a nice night, go to sleep, wake up the following morning, take your shirt out of the hamper, and you can very clearly smell the fragrance. But its crazier than that! You can smell the shirt over 24 hours later and it will still be there. They aren't joking when they call this fragrance "EXTREME". The dry down is so pleasant but since its a skin scent you will practically forget you are wearing a fragrance. Nevertheless, you will randomly catch a whiff of it and that whiff is divine. Like you just want to live in that scent bubble forever. If only they had a cologne version of just the dry down that projected more.

I don't have the original, but as I understand it it's essentially just a souped up version of the original that lasts longer and has a little bit more depth to it. I personally absolutely adore this scent, I just haven't worn it as much as I would like to and for some reason it ends up getting a little bit lost in the shuffle. This spring and summer though, I think I'm gonna put this into a place that I reserve for my most used scents, because I really have been meaning to give this extended wear for a season or two. It's fresh, but it's sophisticated. It belongs to this family of fragrances that surfaced in the late 1990s in the wake of Creed's very popular Silver Mountain Water, and these scents utilized fresh, green herbal notes and a lot of times notes of fig and tea. Some of the most popular ones were Davidoff's Good Life, Dior's Dune Pour Homme, D&G's Masculine, and of course Bvlgari's Pour Homme line. Whenever I smell these kinds of fragrances I just imagine a rich guy playing golf on a late 90s summer afternoon. They all have this green, grassy elegance and all of them are really timeless and it's unfortunate that so many of these have been discontinued over the years since and replaced by much more basic and generic smelling releases. Edit: 18 hours later, I decided to wear it as my SOTD and I'm stunned with how refreshing, classy and beautiful this release is. It's so perfect for this time of year.

Extreme is rather complex and probably requires at least a few full wearings before it is understood. This is a green smell, very fresh in the opening with bitter citrus notes that last quite a while. The heart of the fragrance reveals Bvlgari's signature darjeeling tea note, which can also be smelled in the orignal Bvlgari Pour Homme as well as the Soir version. Extreme has excellent longevity (8+ hours no problem!) with good but not intrusive projection. The basenotes of woods and oakmoss linger for a long time, never relinquishing the character of the midnotes (the citrus and tea never quite leave), and as they become closer to the skin, create a beautifully sexy skin scent that lingers on clothes, too. Even at the end of a long day wearing Extreme, my girlfriend can't get enough of the way I smell. Two thumbs up!! Compared to the original Bvlgari Pour Homme (which is quite good as well), Extreme is more noticable and has more longevity and projection. The tea note is the same, but Extreme is quite a different cologne! To summarize: EXTREME: -Green and vibrant -Wet (projects like a beast when you work up a sweat, throwing off grapefruit and tea goodness) -Long lasting and potent -Noticable -Envigorating tea -Great for spring weather and the great-outdoors Original PH: -Dry and less fresh -Subtle and less noticeable -Peppery and anaemic -Calming tea -Best indoors and for work situations

i loved the tea opening but the rest didnt settle too well for me. to me this smells exactly like an inverted lalique pour homme but way more modern. its very similar with a lot of notes being more present in the front or the back. the opening here is a green tea leaf, citrus with a muted lavender. and for lalique pour homme its a upfront lavender rosemary citruses. in the middle they both become cedar wood like but pour homme extreme has slight sharper green spicey undertones with while lalique pour homme starts going strong cedar with a prominent jasmine, lily and lipstick iris. and once it dries pour homme extreme has iris as a background note on the dry down but is overall very soft and green in the base. while lalique has a much more pushing sandalwood base with almost everything smelling similar. decent longevity. i actually liked the full dry down when it becomes a skin scent too. overall it has a nostalgic and relaxed vibe to it. i wish it was more tea and lil bit stronger. it almost become a favorite for me. it's just that nothing really jumps out to me about it that i can get excited about. i find this more wearable for myself than lalique pour homme. but this is really good tbh. UPDATE: I am starting to enjoy this one in the air a lot more on others. It's such a gentle, green masculine scent. It was very close to me really liking it.

The best from the house of Bvlgari imho, followed closely by Pour Homme Soir and BLV Pour Homme. The quality of perfumes from this house is Top Notch. The grapefruit in its opening is a little overpowering no doubt but one whiff of that refreshing green tea seconds later just blows you away. Oh man! Bvlgari Extreme is definitely the epitome of freshness when it comes to masculine fragrances. As the scent starts to settle, it gets a little sweet. This sweetness however is very hard to describe(its very mild and it just seems to be there and not be there at the same time). Its just as though you're getting the sweet vibe from it subconsciously (i know it sounds weird and vague but this is the sole description i can give of its sweetness). I get this abstractly sweet vibe from PH Soir as well(and its exactly the same). This strange sweetness coupled with the [green tea + clean fir] notes give Soir and Extreme their unique personality. As it dries down, the scent starts developing a very woody and slightly powdery character and this just blends perfectly with the green tea(which remains in the scent throughout). More than impressive longevity and sillage. Bvlgari Extreme is undoubtedly the best masculine tea-based fragrance i've ever smelled and one of my all time favorites. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 9/10 Sillage: 9/10

Very nice, inoffensive, spring/summer, office scent type of fragrance. Is it the "10/10 masterpiece" that is a performance beast as I heard a few days ago by one of the prominent YouTube frag influencers? Probably not quite for me, but I like it. I immediately started trying to compare this with frags I have, so I looked at the comparison list on this page and the OG's page. So I broke out my L'eau D'issey by Issey Miyake, MontBlanc Starwalker, then got the idea to grab my Creed Royal Water and Lalique White, and sprayed all on card. Bvlgari Extreme has only a passing similarity to L'eau D'issey and Royal Water, both of which are similar to each other due to the sharp yuzu (D'issey) and juniper berries/mint (Creed). Bvlgari Extreme is softer. It is soft, pleasant and office-scent-appropriate like MontBlanc Starwalker, but the scent profile is different. Actually, Bvlgari Extreme seems like a hybrid of one of my green fig leaf and bark frags and Lalique White. I wore my Dior Dune Pour Homme earlier in the day and there are touches of that, with the sharp bitter green fig tree toned down with Lalique White. The tea/neroli/pettigrain accord comes across a bit similar to fig leaf/tree bark. This is certainly more similar to Lalique White, or that hybrid described above, than it is to Prada L'homme.

Bulgari Pour Homme Extreme commands attention with its bold yet understated aroma. From the moment I applied it, I was enveloped in a rich tapestry of scents that spoke of sophistication and class. The opening notes are a harmonious blend of citrus and spices, with hints of coriander and bergamot adding a touch of freshness and depth. As the fragrance develops, notes of cedar and oakmoss emerge, lending a subtle yet unmistakable warmth to the composition. There's a refined masculinity to Pour Homme Extreme that is both alluring and confident—a scent that demands to be noticed. Versatility is one of Pour Homme Extreme's greatest strengths. Whether worn during the day or evening, it effortlessly transitions between occasions, exuding confidence and charm wherever you go. Its moderate projection ensures you'll leave a lasting impression, while its impressive longevity means you can enjoy its captivating aroma for hours on end. Final Ratings: Presentation: 9/10 Scent: 9/10 Versatility: 9/10 Value for Money: 8/10 Projection: 8/10 Sillage: 8/10 Longevity: 9/10 Final Verdict: Bulgari Pour Homme Extreme is a fragrance that epitomizes timeless sophistication. From its refined scent to its elegant presentation, every aspect speaks to the brand's commitment to excellence.

I have been searching for this for 14 years, Well, at last I found it. It's a masterpiece of subtlety, although pronounced at the same time. I tried BPH, and although I like it, it's a bit too peppery and abrasive for me. In the Extreme version I have found what I wanted; a much smoother, very airy and calming fragrance. The drydown is heavenly; a soft woody fragrance with the lingering tea note. I love the citrus note--mostly fresh orange to my nose--and the tea note is quite a standout. I think those who mention the "vegetal" note, the "celery accord", the papery/cardboard, may be experiencing the tea. I'm just guessing. At any rate, it's a standout note of sophistication. I don't see how this could possibly offend anyone. The fragrance has longevity, too. Many have said that, and I agree. It's funny though, when I first spray it on, I can hardly smell anything. But after a short while the notes come to life and it's a symphony to my senses. I love to smell it on myself, although I truly love experiencing a fragrance on someone else. I hope Bvlgari knows what it's doing by discontinuing this gem. I hate to see it go, but perhaps one of their newer offerings will shine like this one does.

My original signature (besides Curves and other cheapies). I bought my first bottle of this juice when I was 15 back in 2001. I had no idea what I was buying... I bought it cheap off of a frag website after reading the notes, like I had any clue. Well, it became my signature for the better part of my 20's. I still love it today although I feel like I used to get better performance from it. Anyhow, the initial blast is a crisp bergamot/citrus/tea concoction that is refreshing. It stays that way for a bit until a very Earthy, almost dirty (yet fresh somehow) scent takes over with traces of the top lingering throughout. It stays green for a couple hours until it fades away. Nothing complex (I could be extremely used to it) to my nose but a light, fresh Earthy, semi-citrusy smell. Longevity is pretty good. I'd say about 8 hours on my skin. Sillage is arms length for the first two, close for the remainder but people will still notice. I'd say this is very versatile. Office, date, night, day.. Whatever. It's not there to bother you. I think a man younger than 25 wearing this will seem more dignified than the rest (don't overdo it) and it's safe for all ages after that. Definitely a winner.

I'm trying this alongside Pour Homme Soir, and some of the original BPH that I sprayed on earlier...this is the sharper flanker. It's a very natural lemon and grapefruit to begin with, and just a hint of the skin musk from BPH; it shares the smooth, elegant grayness of the original too. A woody undertone becomes more apparent after a few minutes, along with the more metallic nature of the added grapefruit, and more musk. It starts to weaken a bit, but comes across as stronger than the original, which had fewer specific notes to catch your attention. The problem here is that the already gray notes just get drier and more solid, like a block of concrete hardening. The original isn't exactly free-spirited, but it maintains a brighter, sweeter tinge, whereas Extreme has to clench its fists, grit its teeth, and stand its ground to maintain its citrus into the basenotes. Still, because of its better strength and lack of sweetness, I think it conveys the conservative gray-suit professionalism of the original just as well, if not better. It outperforms BPH at getting that specific message across, even though it does it a little differently. An excellent addition to the family.

I watched a video review of Bvlgari Homme Extreme and the reviewer called it an uncle fragrance. Well, his uncle must smell FINE! This is a truly magical men's fragrance that is perfect in high heat. The combination of citrus, woods, and musk creates a beautiful yet masculine scent trail that makes me WEAK IN THE KNEES. Seriously, when my husband wears this out and he walks ahead of me, I just want to close my eyes and swoon. The opening is bright and green which almost immediately transforms into an uplifting, clean citrus combo that smells just like a perfect yuzu and neroli blend. The dry down is lovely as the woods and gentle nuances of spice add depth. We are then left with the most perfect dry down of musk, woods, and iris. Bvlgari Homme Extreme is such a well-blended masterpiece, that it brings a tear to my eye and makes me want to shake Jacques Cavallier's hand. Longevity, projection, and sillage are simply incredible for a freshie. My husband loves this too and it looks like I need to get him a backup bottle or two because he keeps reaching for this over his other warm-weather fragrances. Bvlgari Homme Extreme is simply DIVINE.

Tried the first spray only on my both wrist today,the smell make me imagine that i am sitting in the middle of the green field of summer with fresh breeze across me,behind was full off tree and bird are chirping on and off,beside of me was served a cup of hot green tea with few piece of lemon and some cookies on the table. This is totally insane!the scent was so nice!just cant stop to smelling my wrist the whole day.I thought that the smell will vanish after nice 4 hours beccause i found the drydown are getting mild and creamy.After i came back to my house at night,sitting on the sofa reaching a remote control.Suddenly i smell somekind of fresh baked famous amous cookies scent.Was searching around where are those cookies located.Unfortunately i realise those cookies smells came from my wrist.. I can say that projection and longevity of this fresh juice will never die.Belive me,it works silently and be with u all the time.The smell will not overstrong but it loud enough to someone even it fool myself to feel the magic of the scent. My rate for this juice is 9.9/10

I discovered Bvlgari Pour Homme by a fortuitous walk around the Saks 5th Ave. men's counter in 1996 and loved it! Bought it and wore it everyday until 1999 when I discovered Bvlgari Pour Homme Extrême- which satisfied my one frustration with the original- longevity! Thank you, Jacques Cavallier for this clean, crisp, enigmatic, masculine blend of pepper, tea, and light woods! At first it's all shimmering citrus and pepper, then the Asian tea vibe and light sandalwood shine along with the pepper and a hint of balsam sweetness and iris over cedar and musk. This juice smells expensive and gives off a light, subtle trail. It's enticing and mysterious without screaming for attention. It's amazing for anytime of the day or evening, crisp and clean, out with friends or by yourself. If you're looking for a fragrance that can stand out alongside the endless stream of stuff that all smells the same, this is among the few that accomplish that. Art in a bottle, Bvlgari Pour Homme Extrême.

Tracked down a replacement bottle of this, because I found myself really missing it in my collection after depleting a bottle many moons ago. I own the EDP, and have worn it, and it is very good. But there is something about the Extreme flanker that I don't find in the EDP, or the EDT. An airiness. Something more ethereal about the Extreme flanker, that I just can't put my finger on. I can't tell you what that 'thing' is that I can't figure out, I just know that whatever it is, is absent from the other flankers. Light, but still good longevity and a noticeable sillage. Understated, but present. Either way, this is one of the best tea-based frags I have ever owned, and I am disappointed that apparently it is discontinued? Not too thrilled about that. JCB has a specific way with this sort of composition. You can smell it clear as day in the LV fragrances. Just that light, airy style, and it existed here long before his LV's. This is an absolute masterpiece.

I really really don’t get why they don’t make more fresh tea and incense frags for men. They smell so masculine and sensual. This one is plain gorgeous, and gives a great scent for 2-3 hours. Then it comes in close. Reminds me of summer citrus fun - but it has this serious and moody twist with the dry herbal tea note deep in the heart. A layer of musky smokey tobacco scent envelopes it. Citruses, and the lavender perhaps, takes it up to a fresh and friendly territory. This creates this dry balanced scent that I adore. Never found this particular style in other fragrance offerings. Performs adequate for a fresh summery mixture. This is better than the original to me since it’s less sweet and more outgoing. Original is a beautiful but melancholic funeral frag. Anyone has a replica or anything in this style? It’s too good and unique to just perish.

I love the dry down of this fragrance. After a few hours it becomes a skin scent but it becomes so creamy. That creamy smell lingers on my skin/clothes even the following day. Its amazing how long the dry-down stays. If you kept the shirt in your hamper you could smell the dry down days later. If I know I'm going to go to some place later in the day I'll spray a bit more than necessary on me at first just for that dry-down. Be careful though because the inital blast of this fragrance might give people headaches from that strong Grapefruit note if you apply too much. But the dry down is to die for since it smells so completely different from the initial smell of the fragrance. For that I consider it a masterpiece, not many fragrances that I've encountered have that ability to be so different and so beautiful from beginning to end.

I liked my first BPHE - fresh grapefruit scent came first then the woody note with a hint of tea afterwards - it was no offensive to anyone and very versatile. The projection and the sillage were not powerful but at least some people could recognise and it lasted on my skin for 5 - 6 hours. Sadly there's a lot of fake or "out-of-sell-by-date" BPHE in circulation and my second bottle was one of them, although I purchased it from "so-called" trusty online retailer (I could name it, but I think I shouldn't do it here). The smell just disappeared after 5 minutes and no projection at all. So my advice is; buy it from official Bvlgari counters or duty free shops at airports - do not trust dodgy online retailers nor eBay etc., even though the price looks so attractive to you. Once again, the smell is gorgeous if you've got a right one.

This is an Excellent scent by Bvlgari, it will never bore you. This starts off as a bit citric; however you can easily smell the transition of the notes. This perfume is perfect for - everyday, night, office and high class party purposes. Some people say it lacks longevity; however they are Wrong as this easily sticks to your body for 9+ hrs, your body needs lil heat to automate the silage process that inturn creates longevity. I would suggest such people that they must have been duped in buying a fake perfume bottle or their bodies do not heat up. I used it moderately once in the evening for a party and received complements; when I got up next day, I was still smelling of its base notes, and the scent was noticeable to people around me ;)

It took me a while to appreciate this splendid fragrance. Blind buy for me and only bought it after reading reviews here and YouTube. Love the strong grapefruit and tea opening. After 15 minutes the subtle woods and cardamom rise to the surface to create a very harmonious fragrance. The grapefruit and tea stays right til the end. I'm a big fan of heavy citrus based fragrances and was looking for something a bit different. This is definitely unique and pleasant for those looking for a citrus tea fragrance. Not really a summer fragrance but works well for all other seasons. Shame it's been discontinued. Smell : 9 Sillage : 6 Longevity : 7 Complements : 5 (Sillage not strong enough)