Bvlgari Man Extrême All Black Editions

THE DESERT CACTUS FRESHNESS This perfume (it's an EDP concentration) opens soberly, but not softly, even a little forcefully, with strong citrus notes (aromatic bergamot and tangy, bitter-sweet bloody grapefruit) and the desert cactus-juice scent that is this fragrance's signature. This initial roughness settles down after half an hour if you wear it outdoors, or an hour if you wear it indoors and on your clothes... or any time in between. The cactus note is quite persistent and reveals its true green and herbaceous character in the heart. It's there that it remains dominant, blending with cardamom, freesia, amber and leather. This note (cactus) becomes softer with time, but still lingers until the bottom notes emerge, blending with a vanillic benzoin, a refreshing Haitian vetiver and vaguely woody notes. The dominance of the cactus note and the blending of the different accords make this fragrance unique, fresh and soothing. Longevity, sillage and projection are average, as expected for the notes used, but I had hoped for a better performance from this concentrated eau de parfum and as a noble flanker to the special series. If the price is competitive, this perfume is a safe blind purchase if you want a fresh, but also woody and spicy, different scent and also want to get some compliments. I think Bvlgari Man Extrême has been underestimated and neglected by the many die-hard Bvlgarians out there and all lovers of fresh fragrances in general. It is ideal for use in the office or for any indoor activity. For outdoor events or events with high humidity, be sure to carry a decanter. Although I would like this perfume to perform better, it is one of the fresh fragrances that I really appreciate. The All Blacks Limited Edition bottle is beautiful and looks great on any shelf. Let's do the maths for Bvlgari Man Extrême All Blacks Limited Edition: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ - Opening of fragrance: 9.0 - Scent drydown: 9.0 - Longevity: 7.0 (5~6 hours with 3 sprays) - Sillage: 6.0 (up to an arm's length with 2.0 hours projection with 3 sprays) - Uniqueness: 9.5 (unique, very well blended and very similar to the original Bvlgari Man Extrême) - Versatility: 8.5 (Almost anywhere, but with much better options for clubbing and formal events. Perfect for home, gym and open air spring and summer activities) - Wearability: 7.5 (high in spring and adequate for summer and autumn, but avoid extreme heat or cold days; it's not a night fragrance except in summer). - Compliments: 8.0 (It's a fresh fragrance, but a moderate compliment magnet) - Quality: 9.0 (My verdict - does not give the slightest hint of being cheap or synthetic. It smells expensive; with a better performance it would deserve a 10.0) - Presentation: 10.0 (perfect, like most Bvlgaris) - Price: 9.0 (100 ml non-tester for 32 euros) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ - Average: 8.41 / 10.00 between 7 and 8 = above average; between 8 and 9 = recomended; bigger than 9 = don't miss it; MY OPINION: Quite pleasant and modern. It does attract a positive attention but just a few compliments. Due to its very atractive pricing in some resellers, you may blind buy it. MUSIC: LazerHawk - "Cool Breeze"

A sober but crisp citrus opening with enough zest, calming down in half an hour to one hour, depending if you applied it on skin or on your clothes also whether you are outdoors, direct under sun or remain in the room. Cactus though present in the top, but shows up its real character in the middle remains thoroughly till the end. Well IMO this is the Cactus which makes this scent so unique and soothingly cool. Amber and Benzoin do show up in the dry down, but my nose is still searching for Cardamom. Longevity silage and projection are just above average, though I expected a little more. A great blind buy, very safe scent, gets compliments but criminally under estimated and neglected. Great wear for office, indoor work, for outdoors and high humidity situations keep your decant with you. Would've been among my top five summer scents if showed bit more performance. Cheers. An interesting idea floated by great Jeremy for Versace Man Eau Fraiche, to put that in refrigerator for greater cooling. I think same goes true for Bvlgari Man Extreme All Black rather I think it's more suitable for BME All Black. I am gona try, if some one else does, kindly let me know about your experience.

Alberto Morillas is such a genius. Such an artistic fragrance. it smells like VPH but with added cactus and warmth. I recommend wearing this fragrance during summer in western countries, and fall and winter in middle eastern countries as these countries climate temperature ranges between 10-20 degrees during winter. You must be a fan of Alberto to really get this fragrance. It isn't for anyone. But when you consider and appreciate such a perfumer you will understand what it is vibing with and wanting to come across as. Cactus is rare, it adds warmth and sort of a dessert hint in a sophisticated way. Picture a Harley driver riding down Route 66 who has just robbed a bank and has escaped his hometown. Adrenaline rushed and masculine. Wearing his black boots and leather jacket. The scent is clean and you will smell different notes every time you spray it.

My first review here, so take it for what it is. :) I won’t comment on the scent itself, many others have already done that for the regular Man Extreme. I just want to share my thoughts comparing these two. I have a 2013 batch of the Man Extreme and recently purchased this All Blacks edition. I did a comparison on paper and to my nose they are exactly the same fragrance. They smell the same all the way through, they last just as long (48h+ on paper, but on my skin just a few hours) and they project the same (moderate). The All Blacks bottle is nicer, though! Other than that there is no reason for grabbing this instead of the regular, IMHO. I found a 50% off deal so I couldn’t resist...

This one has great longevity and the silage is amazing. This is very sharp and green with some great plum and grassy notes. You will only need 2 sprays. This is a good fragrance.It is excellent. یکی از باکیفیترین رایحه هاای بولگاری من با قدرت پخش و ماندگاری البته در مقایسه با نسخه اکستریم معمولی و اولیه .