Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Damp earth, vetiver and citron along a quiet country lane.

Main accordsearthy, citrus, woody, aromatic, amber

Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence by Bvlgari, bottle pictured with its key notes: Citron, Calamansi and Vetiver
  1. First spray0–15 min

    • Calamansi
    • Citron
  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 3–6 h

    • Earthy Notes
    • Styrax
Lasts
3–6 h
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumn

Time of dayDaytimeOffice

Best forWork

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 50%Moderate

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 69%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 55%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 45%Daytime

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Longevity, 826 votes

  • Very weak1%8 votes
  • Weak1%12 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)50%409 votes
  • Long lasting44%362 votes
  • Eternal4%35 votes

Sillage, 836 votes

  • Intimate7%57 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)69%575 votes
  • Strong22%180 votes
  • Enormous3%24 votes

Season, 826 votes

  • Spring30%248 votes
  • Summer5%41 votes
  • Autumn (Most voted)55%455 votes
  • Winter10%82 votes

Time of day, 826 votes

  • Daytime (Most voted)45%372 votes
  • Office40%330 votes
  • Evening12%99 votes
  • Night out3%25 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €8.01Was €12.90SAVE 38%
    • Per ml: €2.67/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear
10 ml decant of Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence by Bvlgari next to the original bottle

Your 10 ml decant, next to the original bottle

Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle.

Key notes
  • Calamansi
  • Citron
  • Orris
  • Vetiver
  • Earthy Notes
  • Styrax
Decant sizes

We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself.

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Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

It opens sharp and bright with citron, then turns green and earthy with vetiver and orris. It ends dry and earthy, with a faint resinous warmth. The overall feel is calm, clean and outdoorsy rather than sweet.

How it wears

The perfume community reports moderate to long-lasting wear, with projection that most find moderate.

When to wear it

Wearers favour autumn days, and spring also works. The community names the office as an occasion.

Who it suits

Suits a man who likes clean, calm, earthy scents with a citrus and herbal edge, and who enjoys time outdoors. The opening can feel sharp, and the earthiness is not to every taste.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence comes as 3ml for €8.01 (€2.67/ml), 10ml for €23.22 (€2.32/ml) and 30ml for €60.93 (€2.03/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence smell like?

Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence opens with Calamansi and Citron. The heart brings Orris and Vetiver. It dries down to Earthy Notes and Styrax. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as earthy, citrus, woody, aromatic and amber.

Is Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (50% of votes), and 48% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (69% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn; summer takes only 5% of season votes.

Is Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 10% of season votes go to winter.

Is Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it by day: 85% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 15% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it well for the office: the office takes 40% of time-of-day votes, close behind its most-voted time.

Who makes Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence?

Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence is made by Bvlgari. It was launched in 2021. The concentration is Eau de Parfum.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence?

A 10ml decant of Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Bvlgari perfumes can I try?

Besides Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence, 10ML has Omnia Crystalline, Bvlgari Man In Black and Le Gemme Tygar from Bvlgari, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence decant is filled by hand from an original Bvlgari bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence fresh or warm?

Fresh and earthy rather than warm: citron and calamansi open it, vetiver and orris turn it green, and only a faint amber warmth shows at the end.

What do people like most about Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence?

Wearers like its unique earthy character, its clean and calming feel, the hints of citrus and herbs, its masculine style and how well it suits time outdoors.

Where can I buy Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence as a decant?

At 10ML: Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €23.22 (€2.32/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.