Omnia Indian Garnet

Oh this one... My boyfriend bought me this fragrance, and at first I was disapointed it ́s an Eau de Toilette. Then I smelled it for the first time and I liked it but I found it too soft, too mild... thought I was the kind of fragrance that dissappears in 2 - 3 hours... Scent: this is all about an exotic orange... it ́s warm in a delicate way, somewhat soapy but just slightly.. there are flowers dancing around the orange indeed, and woods at the base. I figure there must be some spices too, but I don ́t find any at the list of notes here. The fragrance is a sofisticated but soft take on an oriental, there is sexiness to it, but not "in your face".. you have to be close.. yo have to linger within the scent to feel it. This is an exotic lady with a golden tann on her skin, wearing a delicate orange dress, on her bare feet.. she wears no make up.. she doesn ́t need it. I find it versatile, appropriate for any casual and semi-formal occasion, outdoors, indoors, all year round. I tend to grab it more towards the months of fall and spring, but really, I have worn this all the same on winter and summer. A young adult might find it “too serious”, “boring” or “mature”, but I think it depends on her personality.. As an example, I started wearing this occasionally when I was 22, but at 26 I started using more regularly. You can safely wear this to the office, to a job interview, to a casual dinner with friends or a date. I truly wish this came in an Eau de Parfum... that would be a game changer for me! A beautiful scent like this should come in a stronger version.. only because it does not project that well, I would definitely not pick this for a wedding or a very important event where I need my fragrance to perform. But taking sillage aside, this scent does match a wedding situation beautifully! A pitty.. Bottle: does not blow my mind, does not bother me either.. I ́ll give it that it ́s original. Projection: soft... you have to be close to catch it. Longevity: surprisingly high for an Eau de Toilette.. about 7 hours on me. Amazing! The thing is that I stop smelling it after 2 hours, so I feel like it has already faded... then 3 hours later some random person tells me how good I smell and I takes me by surprise. Well done Bulgari! Lovely, delicate, I have never come across a dupe for this and surely I would like to keep this scent forever in my collection.. but the price is too high for an Eau de Toilette that comes in 80ml... I don ́t see myself repurchasing it just for that reason... with the same money I can bring home a bigger bottle of an Eau de Parfum that projects way better! I would buy it if I came across a nice discount hahaha. Totally recommend it if you can afford it.

Indian Garnet opens with a pretty mandarin note, followed by some lovely saffron, a light soft spice which initially did not last, but if you use a body creme under it- then it's a whole new ballgame! The woods become dominant for an hour or so and in the final drydown the tuberose dominates, softened by the osmanthus with the wood in the background. I originally sensed the amber during the middle phase when the woods are more dominant. I experimented with body cremes- with a great result! Read on... I was originally upset that the longevity was lacking in Indian Garnet so I put on a good amount of Chanel Exclusifs body creme, which has a light bergamot scent. Then when I sprayed on Indian Garnet, voila, a miracle occurred. I could smell all the lovely notes. The amber comes out in a nice depth and the saffron lingers. The mandarin does not dominate anymore. This really smells like a spicy floral with an oriental base. Bvlgari has started selling the matching soap for this fragrance and it really is lovely- great for layering and longevity. With the soap and a body creme, this is a wonderful scent both for work and as an evening scent that works well for hot, humid summer evenings. It's like an evening on the patio in an orange grove with spicy saffron in the garden and in a lovely saffron laden dish on the table. Warm,soft and wonderful...

I hemmed and hawed about buying Indian Garnet for months. I would sample it whenever I had the chance but couldn't make up my mind about it. I loved the scent - especially the zesty orange 'bite' - but I wasn't sure about the longevity. Sometimes the scent just seemed to fall apart on me after only an hour or two. Finally, my husband - probably fed up with my indecision - surprised me one day with a bottle. I am so happy that he did. I am truly enjoying this. True, sometimes the scent does not last on me. But other times it does! Sometimes hours later I will catch a whiff or someone will ask me what scent I am wearing. I honestly can't predict when it will last or not but if needed I just reapply. The scent is soft and discreet enough that I can do that without fear of applying too much so as to be overwhelming. Update 11/2020 - this has become one of my all time favorite scents. It smells like nothing else I know. Update 1/2021 I just ordered a back up bottle as this has unfortunately been discontinued. I don't want to have to track down a bottle on ebay when I finish my current bottle, as I had to do with the Omnia Green Jade, and pay through the nose. First time I've ever preemptively ordered a back up of anything but I've learned my lesson, and I don't want to be without this scent.....

I first discovered this through a tiny mini bottle tucked into an auction lot, and it was pure love at first sniff. The moment I tested it, I knew a dabber miniature wouldn't do - I immediately went on the hunt and scored a full bottle before this discontinued beauty disappears for good. The opening is wonderfully bright, juicy, and luminous - pure sunny citrus. As it settles, the floral heart steps in with a beautifully weighted, velvety feel that gives the composition real substance without ever becoming heavy or loud. The dry-down melts into a warm, smooth woody base that sits close to the skin like a soft, elegant veil. To be clear: this isn't a powerhouse or an all-day beast mode scent. It’s an intimate, airy EDT that stays close to your personal space, but the scent profile itself is so gorgeous, creamy, and grounding that I don't mind reapplying at all. If you love smooth, luminous floral-woods and manage to find a bottle, don't sleep on it!

This perfume is floaty and ethereal. At the same time there is a silky smooth undercurrent of the most pleasing addictive scent- indescribable! Like you're walking around in a mystical garden following a scent you know is bait to ensnare you. But you can't help follow it! It's the first Omnia I've tried. I don't get the notes pyramid on this. Oranges? Definitely the sweet part, maybe a touch of zest in opening. If I had to guess I would say lotus, sugar-water and cedar with some almost succulent mellow fruit note like apricot, but I think that could be the sweet osmanthus. Sweet/ succulent in such an addictive way. Understated and quiet. One of those pleasing and lovely soft fragrances, and I find it lasts forever on clothes. Like for days. I agree with others who say this is quite underrated.