BLV vs BLV Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
84%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
BLVChoose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
BLV AbsoluteChoose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
BLV3/7
BLV Absolute3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- BLV Absolute
- Community sentiment
- BLV
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- BLV Absolute
- Value for money
- BLV
- Versatility
- BLV Absolute
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- BLV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BLVBvlgariBLV AbsoluteBvlgariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 2,272 votes
Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%
Category winnerBLV AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
2,110 votes
30%Love
50%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
153 votes
Category winnerBLVMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageBLV Absolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBLVBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
floral92%
fresh84%
powdery77%
musky69%
citrus61%
floral100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
fresh77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
Scent match84%Very similar · both fresh spicy, floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerBergamot
Heart
WisteriaFlax
Base
MuskSandalwoodBlack locustVanilla
Top
GingerBergamot
Heart
WisteriaFlaxMimosa
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Wisteria and Flax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter87
Day–
Night–
Spring84
Summer74
Fall87
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerBLV AbsoluteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,651
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#32,042
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBLVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBvlgari BLV is a cool, fresh spicy floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, wisteria, musk and sandalwood. It has a clean, polished character that many wearers describe as unusual, classy and energetic, with a powdery musky dry-down softened by vanilla and acacia-like sweetness. Its sharper ginger opening and slight…
Reviews →BLV Absolute is a bright, powdery floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, soft yellow florals, vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. It opens with a fresh spicy lift, then settles into a smoother floral heart with a clean, lightly sweet base. It suits wearers who like polished feminine designer scents with freshness, powd…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, BLV or BLV Absolute?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. BLV is rated 3.75/5 from 2,272 votes; BLV Absolute is rated 3.95/5 from 153 votes. Choose BLV for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose BLV Absolute for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, BLV or BLV Absolute?
They last about the same: BLV 68/100, BLV Absolute 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, BLV or BLV Absolute?
BLV Absolute projects furthest (BLV Absolute 63/100, BLV 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do BLV and BLV Absolute smell similar?
Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Wisteria and Flax.
Is BLV or BLV Absolute better for summer or winter?
For summer, BLV Absolute is the stronger pick. For winter, BLV Absolute is the stronger pick. BLV Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in BLV and BLV Absolute?
BLV has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria and Flax, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Black locust and Vanilla. BLV Absolute has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria, Flax and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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