Bvlgari Man Wood Essence – Bvlgari

A Bright, Wood-Driven Aromatic That Bridges Nature & the Urban Heart

Part of the Bvlgari Man line since 2018, Wood Essence is a woody-aromatic Eau de Parfum created by Alberto Morillas. It’s designed to evoke nature’s rawness through citrus, cypress, cedar, vetiver, and resins bringing freshness and structure into harmony. The concept: a man reconnecting with nature, even in the city.

✦ Fragrance Notes

• Top / Opening: Coriander essence, Italian citrus zests a fresh citrus-spicy spark.

• Heart / Middle: Cypress wood essence & Haitian vetiver green, slightly resinous woods asserting themselves.

• Base / Dry Down: Benzoin of Siam, Virginia cedarwood, ambergris accord warmth, resinous sweetness, woody depth.

From Bvlgari’s product page:

“Wood Essence epitomizes the strong ties between the city and nature … around a wood trio uniting cedar, cypress, and vetiver … resonating with the warm and sunny notes of benzoin resins.”

✦ Performance & Scent Profile

• Opening: Bright citrus blended with spice. Some describe it as “citrus zest with sugar mixed with forest greens.”

• Heart: The green woods come forward cypress, followed by cedar and vetiver.

• Dry Down: Benzoin and woody accords soften the profile, anchoring it with subtle sweetness and warmth.

Strengths & Weaknesses (from reviewer feedback):

• Longevity is moderate: many users report ~6–7 hours on skin.

• Projection is pleasant initially, then becomes more intimate after a few hours.

• Some describe the dry down as reminiscent of a high-end shower gel clean and smooth.

• Described as “generic” or “inoffensive” by certain fragrance fans well-blended, but not always distinct.

✦ When & Where to Wear

• Seasons: Spring, Summer (especially mild weather), and early Fall.

• Occasions: Daytime to early evening wear, casual settings, office environments, outdoor gatherings any setting where a clean yet woody fragrance is appropriate.

✦ Why You’ll Love It

• It brings woodsy freshness without heavy darkness balanced, green, and modern.

• Beautiful citrus + wood interplay gives it brightness and grounding.

• It’s a more approachable wood scent: wearable without being overpowering or too niche.

• Adds character without being too bold good for both fragrance beginners and seasoned wearers.