Man Wood Essence by Bvlgari

Brand: Bvlgari

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Coriander and Italian citrus zest open onto cypress and Haitian vetiver over cedar, benzoin and ambergris. A fresh, natural wood trio by Alberto Morillas.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2018 · Men

Key accords: Coriander, Lemon, Cypress, Vetiver, Benzoin, Cedarwood

Top Notes

  • Coriander
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Cypress
  • Vetiver

Base Notes

  • Benzoin
  • Cedarwood
  • Ambergris

Occasions: Office, Daytime, Casual

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall

Fragrance overview

Man Wood Essence by Bvlgari belongs to the woody fragrance family. Coriander and Italian citrus zest open onto cypress and Haitian vetiver over cedar, benzoin and ambergris. A fresh, natural wood trio by Alberto Morillas. Man Wood Essence opens with Coriander and Lemon. The heart brings Cypress and Vetiver. It dries down to Benzoin, Cedarwood, and Ambergris.

How to wear Man Wood Essence

On skin, Man Wood Essence by Bvlgari has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, daytime, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss. Apply Man Wood Essence first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Man Wood Essence : 2 sprays Boss Bottled and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Man Wood Essence opens with Coriander and Lemon.

The heart brings Cypress and Vetiver.

It dries down to Benzoin, Cedarwood, and Ambergris.

What to layer with Man Wood Essence

  • Hugo Boss Boss Bottled bottle

    Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Man Wood Essence first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Man Wood Essence : 2 sprays Boss Bottled

  • Tom Ford Lost Cherry bottle

    Lost Cherry by Tom Ford

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and benzoin.

    Order: Apply Man Wood Essence first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Man Wood Essence : 2 sprays Lost Cherry

  • Amouage Jubilation XXV Man bottle

    Jubilation XXV Man by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share coriander and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Man Wood Essence first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Jubilation XXV Man on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Man Wood Essence : 1 spray Jubilation XXV Man

  • Al Haramain Portfolio Floral Sculpture bottle

    Portfolio Floral Sculpture by Al Haramain

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share benzoin and ambergris.

    Order: Apply Man Wood Essence first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Portfolio Floral Sculpture on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Man Wood Essence : 2 sprays Portfolio Floral Sculpture

  • Chanel Allure Eau de Parfum bottle

    Allure Eau de Parfum by Chanel

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Man Wood Essence first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Allure Eau de Parfum on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Man Wood Essence : 2 sprays Allure Eau de Parfum

Pairings to approach with care

  • Orto Parisi Brutus bottle

    Brutus by Orto Parisi

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    Not Recommended · 32/99

    Brutus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Brutus brings a chypre contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Man Wood Essence first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Brutus on top for chypre lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Man Wood Essence : 1 spray Brutus

  • Orto Parisi Bergamask bottle

    Bergamask by Orto Parisi

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    Not Recommended · 38/99

    Bergamask has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bergamask brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent, and they share lemon.

    Order: Apply Man Wood Essence first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamask on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Man Wood Essence : 1 spray Bergamask

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Man Wood Essence?

Man Wood Essence opens with Coriander and Lemon. The heart brings Cypress and Vetiver. It dries down to Benzoin, Cedarwood, and Ambergris.

How long does Man Wood Essence last, and how strong is it?

Man Wood Essence by Bvlgari has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Man Wood Essence?

It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, daytime, and casual.

What layers well with Man Wood Essence?

Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon and vetiver. Apply Man Wood Essence first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Man Wood Essence : 2 sprays Boss Bottled.

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