Bvlgari 2008 EDP

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Aqva Marine

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Bvlgari Aqva Marine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Aqva Marine opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, Petitgrain, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Seaweed, Rosemary, and Rain, and dries down to a base of Amber and Cedar. Bvlgari's Aqva Marine carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive yet beloved aquatic that transports you straight to a Mediterranean coastline. It's a genuine ocean-in-a-bottle scent, loved by many for its unique take on marine notes, but be warned: if you're not a fan of seaweed, this isn't for you.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Uplifting
  • Bright
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Aqva Marine Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit29%
Neroli25%
Mandarin24%
Petitgrain21%
Heartas listed
Rain40%
Seaweed36%
Rosemary23%
Baseas listed
Cedar54%
Amber46%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, aquatic nature makes it perfect for casual and sport occasions, evoking beach trips and warm weather. While light, its unique seaweed note might be out of place in a formal setting, but it's pleasant enough for many office environments.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine plunging into cool, salty ocean waves, embraced by a vibrant burst of ripe grapefruit and sunny mandarin, softened by the delicate hint of neroli. As the initial spray settles, the distinctive aroma of fresh seaweed emerges, grounded by aromatic rosemary and a touch of clean cedar. The dry down is a warm, inviting amber, echoing sun-baked skin after a day on a pristine, rocky shore.

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