Bvlgari 2021 EDP

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Riva Solare

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Bvlgari Riva Solare is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Riva Solare opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Mandarin, Orange Blossom, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Musk. Bvlgari's Riva Solare carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a summer holiday in a bottle, if you're willing to overlook the eye-watering price tag and its fleeting nature. It's a fresh, clean scent that evokes sun-kissed skin and lazy poolside days, but don't expect it to stick around for long.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Uplifting
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Riva Solare Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom44%
Osmanthus33%
Mandarin24%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and clean profile makes it perfect for casual wear or sport, though its intimate sillage means it won't overpower in an office setting. However, its low longevity and subtle nature make it less suitable for formal events or dates where you might want more impact.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Riva Solare opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot and mandarin, quickly leading into a heart of delicate osmanthus and luminous orange blossom. The dry down settles into a soft, clean musk, leaving a subtle, fresh skin scent that whispers rather than shouts. It's an airy, citrus-white floral journey, grounded by a hint of fruitiness.

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