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Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle Extreme EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1999 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Ultimately Italian For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Ultimately Italian For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Extreme EDP
This one's a modern classic, divisive only by its weaker current formulation. The vintage was a beast and still represents understated elegance for those who know; newer batches still deliver the sophisticated tea-and-citrus freshness, just with less brawn.
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Our Verdict - Ultimately Italian For Men EDP
A budget take on Bvlgari Pour Homme Extreme. Ultimately Italian captures the signature darjeeling-tea-and-citrus open and the dry woody-aromatic heart, but Perfume Parlour's version reads a touch sharper and the woods-and-oakmoss base thins out faster than the original's famous eight-to-ten-hour longevity.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Extreme EDP
Ultimately Italian For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tea 18% vs 17%
Grapefruit 16% vs 13%
Bergamot 13% vs 13%
Neroli 11% vs 11%
Petitgrain 10% vs 10%
Lavender 10% vs 11%
Coriander 10% vs 10%
Galbanum 9% vs 9%
Shared Notes
Guaiac Wood 18% vs 20%
Pepper 16% vs 16%
Nutmeg 15% vs 14%
Cardamom 15% vs 16%
Rosewood 15% vs 17%
Only in Extreme
Fir Resin 19%
Only in Ultimately Italian For Men
Canadian Fir Balsam 15%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 21%
Cedar 20% vs 21%
Iris 19% vs 16%
Oakmoss 19% vs 19%
Sandalwood 18% vs 21%

Accords

Extreme Ultimately Italian For Men
100%
Citrus
60%
85%
Woody
75%
80%
Aromatic
75%
72%
Green
50%
55%
Fresh
51%
Powdery
Citrus shared
100%
60%
Woody shared
85%
75%
Aromatic shared
80%
75%
Green shared
72%
50%
55%
51%

Performance

Extreme Ultimately Italian For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Extreme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Bvlgari Extreme excels as an office scent due to its clean, inoffensive nature and moderate projection, creating a professional aura. Its freshness makes it versatile for casual wear and suitable for daytime sports in warmer weather, but it's a bit too subtle for grand formal events.

Ultimately Italian For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The fresh tea-and-citrus opening over dry woods suits transitional spring and autumn weather and stays wearable in summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Refined and understated, it shines in the office and for formal daytime wear more than the gym or a loud night out.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Extreme EDP
Ultimately Italian For Men EDP
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