Sergey was the only Fragrantica editor to include Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli within their 2019 favourites (in the Lux category), and I probably would have too if I had smelt it before draft day. In theory, it’s boring, generic and one-size-fits-all. On first spray, it was clear that we were dealing with a project that wanted to be noticed. There is a core niche aesthetic to Man Wood Neroli that is wrapped in commercial conventions to satisfy the mass-market aspirations of the brand, resulting in an easy-to-wear but also easy-to-admire blend of naturality and sourness that will intrigue those looking for a citrus cologne that retains headiness without floralcy. I think Morillas did his job here, he is the Bvlgari goto-guy and they probably asked for a "contemporary Terrae D'Hermes", judging from the design and the notes.

If you are like me and are looking for a fresh summer scent to replace some old ones, i used versace pour homme, aqva amara (still plan to use that one tho) , dior homme cologne. This is a perfect thing to throw in stead of those, i am writing this on a cloudy 19 degrees celsius day (57F) so i can't wait to wear this out when it's scorching hot and have it project around me. The performance is ok but not amazing. It has low projection and stays close to the skin and ultimately you only get around 4 hours It may require a good couple of sprays, as performance seems to be just okay and its smell is quite delicate, but it will be worth it. Office safe, formal or just to take a walk, pleasant for a lunch near the beach... This also has to smell good on winter.

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There is a very similar patchouli-leather-earthy accord here that's also present/reminiscent of the Mancera. Sadly, altho both of these I like and respect a lot, I never see myself wearing them. There is something very classic (think 80s) I associate with this profile that I just don't see myself being drawn to smell like. It's what I'd imagine your brand spankin new 80s Benz with all leather interior would smell like after you accidentally ended up on an 8-hour hike through a forest, and you brought in with you the smell of savory, smoky damp soil more so than the woods you were around. The iciness is the most apparent factor, and it's an obviously cool, kind of aquatic thing with some musky cedar. Geranium is always a funky note to me, so be prepared to not enjoy this if you dislike it, because it is a little plant-y. It's blended along the juniper and cedar in a way though where it isn't odd. The fragrance: Soo, Wood Neroli begins with exactly the same scents that the fragrance already hints at in its name, namely woody notes and neroli. At the beginning you can smell bergamot, which gives a citrus-fresh feeling and citrus fans like it anyway. Then the intensive Neroliduft becomes well noticeable, which lasts also longer. Besides, there are the mentioned woody scents. While these still smell "generally woody" at the beginning, one smells a cedar further and further later, whereby also the intensity of this woody note increases clearly. The further course proves to be very gentle, the term "woody amber" describes this almost perfectly. All in all, this is a very bright, fresh and juicy fragrance. Yes- If you are searching for a fragrance similar to this, i would say it's top of it's class, really because of the quality and performance.

LONGEVITY: 2/10. Very low, about 2 hours, it projects for less than 30 min and then it becomes a skin scent. Projection is good and longevity excellent. Yep, it’s a men’s fragrance, but if you’re a woman and after a neroli fragrance without the frippery - you’ll love this.The smell reminds me of traditional-but-formal occasions or religious ceremonies. Maybe it's the Java vetiver, I don't know, but I'm way too familiar with the smell and I can imagine a traditional Javanese wedding smells like this. Not a bad thing, but I understand that it's not for everyone. And maybe being a Javanese descendant helps me to accept the smell as well.

hour: the sporty edge still remains, but here is where the neroli title makes a little more sense... the soapy quality finally comes through but remains earthy. The nagarmotha, I think, is what brings forth the incense vibe with the floral and citrus, introducing a welcome oriental/myrrh heart. Quite nice.Starts slightly sweet, musky, clean, a bit herbacious, but not too much... then the ginger gives it a special brightness to it that HMMMM.

OCCASIONS: Outdoor gatherings, office, casual, holidays, vacations, romantic, dating. This is an office-friendly fragrance. Aside from that it’s very versatile and flexible for any age group and probably more of a casual or office wear than any other occasionIts more green than woodsy, its more metallic than marine with a soft balsamic base underneat. dusty dry down. If I don't like an opening, it's hard to then like the fragrance because the opening is first impressions. I find this to be a bit offputting. Makes me think of the middle ages and bad crops.