Man Terrae Essence

Man, I’m really surprised this came from Alberto Morillas and that it’s a Bulgari Man flanker. I really don’t go for such dark/warm scents but this is so interesting. To me this is very earthy, but in a super fresh wearable way. The earthiness isn’t a black or wet soil, it’s more like a reddish brown soil in my mind. I could imagine this used on a Disney World ride that features a savanna. It’s a mature masculine smell. Although I pick up on the earthy scent, most people who smelled me did not. I don’t look for compliments, but this was excessively complimented by women over 25. Younger women tended to dislike it or dismissed it as “dad smell” or even “grandpa.” Men liked it. Not for everyone but for me this fills a huge hole in my collection. Does surprisingly well in the summer if mostly indoors. Didn’t just buy a full bottle; I bought the gift set for myself.

***Edit 6/22/25*** Yeah after only a couple weeks and after letting this "Maturate" during that time its actually improved and I like it EVEN MORE than I did originally. The "Tart, fruity-sweetness that accompanies the Earthyness is even more pronounced now making this even more wearable and interesting. This is one of those ultra unique fragrances that are really devisive and will probably soon be discontinued, THEN the price will Sky-Rocket bc NOTHING else smells like it. Im SERIOUSLY considering getting a back- up bottle before that happens even though I already own too many fragrances.. thats how much Im diggin' Bvlgari Terrae Essence. I now consider this a 9.5 outta 10 for its great smell, uniqueness and excellent performance! Im really consideting making this my signature and "Gate-Keeping it bc its so unique and pleasant (To my nose) GREAT STUFF!!

Alberto Morillas nailed it again! Terrae Essence, which I acquired as a fan of Bvlgari Man flankers, especially Man in Black, is positioned in the earthy, citrusy and woody categories. It is not a perfume to buy blindly, you should definitely try it before getting a bottle. It carries the earthiness of Hermes Terre d'Hermes and the animalic athmosphere of Gucci Guilty Absolute, which is a banger imo, has become a juice that I enjoy wearing especially in the autumn months. The phase change is not quite sharp, it follows a linear line most of the time. You basically smell a buried leather jacket with a cigar in its pocket under the soil, smelling the nature and the well blended ingredients of this juice. It resembles Guilty Absolute a lot, also it carries the vibes of Terre d'Hermes, but still it has a unique composition that should be tried.

Featuring strong projection and astounding longevity, these characteristics alone aren't what make Terrae a good fragrance. Bvlgari's Terrae has a classic, timeless sophistication that would work as well in 1986 as it does in 2026. Terrae is a warm, inviting, and traditionally masculine creation. Some have referenced Terre d'Hermes, and I can understand the comparison, but the two perform very different roles. Where Hermes goes peppery and flinty, Bvlgari is rounded and autumnal like a pile of dried maple leaves with their spicy-sweet aroma. If you seek a mature and well blended fragrance that greets others with a disarming grin, Terrae awaits you.

I've had my eye on this box set at TJ Maxx for about the last month (see my earlier review asking if I should buy it), and I was waiting on the price to get reduced. I stopped in the other day, while one of the employees was organizing the fragrance case, so I asked him how long it takes for things to have the price reduced. He replied that it was different and they were told when to reduce the prices, and asked what I was hoping. I said that I had been watching the Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence set, and he checked and it was scheduled to be marked down! He added the new sticker ($64, reduced 20% from $80) and took it up to the front for me to buy! 🥳