Bvlgari 2018 EDP

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Goldea The Roman Night Absolute

by Alberto Morillas

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Bvlgari Goldea The Roman Night Absolute is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Alberto Morillas. Goldea The Roman Night Absolute opens with Orange Blossom and Plum, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Bvlgari's Goldea The Roman Night Absolute carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is a divisive chypre floral; some adore its dark, sensual complexity, finding it classy and sophisticated, while others dislike its mossy earthiness and find it too weak. Expectations of a bold, dark scent aren't always met, leading to disappointment for some.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
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Goldea The Roman Night Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Plum63%
Orange Blossom37%
Heartas listed
Vanilla62%
Jasmine38%
Baseas listed
Patchouli39%
Musk35%
Oakmoss26%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its sweet, musky, and earthy accords, combined with reports of strong projection and longevity from some users, make it too potent for office wear. However, these qualities make it exceptional for dates and formal evening events, particularly in cooler weather.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Goldea The Roman Night Absolute opens with a vibrant burst of rich, juicy plum and radiant orange blossom. As it settles, a sweet, warm vanilla emerges, entwined with delicate jasmine. The base is an intriguing blend of earthy patchouli and green oakmoss, grounded by a subtle, deep musk that lends a sensual, slightly untamed edge to its floral heart. A captivating journey from brightness to brooding warmth.

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