BLV Eau de Parfum II
BLV Eau de Parfum II is a cool, powdery violet fragrance with star anise, licorice and a clean musky amber base. It feels fresh and polished rather than heavy, with an airy floral opening that settles into iris, soft spice, cottony musk and gentle warmth. It suits daytime wear, warmer weather and office settings, especially if you like violet with a slightly.
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Performance Metrics
5,034 VOTESOpen Performance Breakdown 1 TAKE
Performance reads as moderate to soft overall. Longevity feedback includes a meaningful number of weak ratings, while many wearers still find it lasts at a moderate level. Sillage is usually intimate to moderate, so it suits close settings better than situations where you want a strong trail.
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BLV Eau de Parfum II opens with violet, star anise, licorice and mandarin, then moves into a powdery iris heart with patchouli and vetiver underneath. The dry-down is clean and soft, with cotton flower, musk, benzoin, tonka, amber and labdanum giving it a lightly warm finish.
Main Accords
14 MAPPEDThe powdery and violet accords drive the fragrance, but the soft spicy anise accord changes the whole mood. Instead of a plain floral powder, BLV Eau de Parfum II feels cool, aromatic and slightly sweet. Amber, musk and woods sit underneath as a clean base, adding polish more than weight.
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When to Wear
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It looks easiest to wear in spring and winter.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Fresh powdery violet profile
Airy star anise twist
Polished and office-friendly
Good spring and summer option
Soft, clean musky dry-down
Interesting without feeling heavy
Feminine but not overly sweet
Lighter alternative for licorice-floral fans
Feels cool and refreshing on skin
Designed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Licorice can be polarizing
Star anise may feel sharp
Longevity can be weak
Projection is often quiet
May smell too shampoo-like to some
Not ideal for bold sillage lovers
Harder to find if discontinued
Less distinctive to some designer-fragrance wearers
May disappoint lovers of rich oriental florals
Best sampled before buying
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Bvlgari BLV Eau de Parfum II Review”
Bvlgari BLV Eau de Parfum II is a powdery violet fragrance with a cool aromatic edge. It was launched in 2009 and composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, with violet, star anise, licorice and mandarin in the opening, iris, patchouli and vetiver in the heart, and a base of cotton flower, musk, benzoin, tonka bean, amber and labdanum.
The first impression is fresh, pale and slightly icy. Violet leads the composition, but the star anise and licorice quickly give it a clean aniseed snap. That is the part that gives BLV Eau de Parfum II its personality. On the right skin, it feels airy, modern and gently unusual. On the wrong skin, it can feel too sharp, too sweet or too close to licorice candy.
As it settles, the perfume becomes smoother and more powdery. Iris supports the violet without making the scent overly cosmetic, while patchouli and vetiver add a dry, lightly earthy frame. The base is soft rather than resinous in a heavy way. Musk, cotton flower and amber materials give the fragrance a clean, slightly warm finish, with tonka adding a mild roundness.
This is not a big, plush oriental floral in the old-school sense. It feels more transparent, blue-toned and office-friendly, closer to a fresh powdery floral with soft spice. The community pattern points to spring and warm-weather use, and the positive feedback often focuses on its fresh violet character, its airy anise accent and its discreet professional feel.
The main cautions are clear. The anise and licorice are not background decoration for everyone, and they can make the perfume divisive. Performance is also not its strongest selling point. Longevity votes cluster around moderate, but weak wear is common enough to matter, and sillage is more often intimate to moderate than assertive.
BLV Eau de Parfum II is worth sampling if you want a polished designer violet that feels cool, clean and a little different. It is less convincing if you want strong projection, rich sweetness or a fragrance that avoids licorice completely. For the right wearer, its charm is the balance between fresh violet powder, aromatic bite and soft musky warmth.
FAQs
What does BLV Eau de Parfum II smell like?+
BLV Eau de Parfum II smells like powdery violet, iris, star anise and licorice over a soft musky amber base. It has a cool, clean floral feel with light spice, a cottony texture and a slightly woody dry-down.
Is BLV Eau de Parfum II more floral or spicy?+
It is mainly a powdery floral fragrance, but the star anise and licorice make the opening noticeably aromatic and soft spicy. If you dislike aniseed-style smells, that part may stand out more than the violet.
Is BLV Eau de Parfum II good for summer?+
Yes, the feedback points to it working well in warmer weather because it feels fresh, airy and not too dense. Its powdery violet and cool anise character can feel especially suitable for spring and summer daytime wear.
Can BLV Eau de Parfum II be worn to the office?+
Yes, it is often described as discreet, sophisticated and professional. The scent profile is polished and clean, while the projection usually sits closer to moderate than loud.
How long does BLV Eau de Parfum II last?+
Wear appears mixed. Many votes place it around moderate longevity, but short-lived wear is also a recurring complaint. Expect a softer eau de parfum experience rather than a very long-lasting powerhouse.
Does BLV Eau de Parfum II project strongly?+
It is not usually described as a very loud fragrance. Sillage feedback leans intimate to moderate, with some stronger reports, so it should suit people who prefer a noticeable but controlled scent.
Is BLV Eau de Parfum II sweet?+
It has some sweetness from licorice, tonka and amber materials, but it does not read like a heavy gourmand. The powdery violet, iris, musk and cool spice keep it cleaner and more transparent.
Is the licorice note strong in BLV Eau de Parfum II?+
The licorice and star anise are important enough to make the fragrance divisive. Some wearers enjoy the airy, cool twist they give to the violet, while others find that aniseed effect too sharp or distracting.
Who is BLV Eau de Parfum II best for?+
It is best for someone who wants a feminine designer fragrance that feels fresh, powdery, polished and slightly unusual. It may especially suit violet and iris lovers who want something lighter than a dense powdery floral.
Is BLV Eau de Parfum II a safe blind buy?+
It is safer if you already enjoy violet, iris, soft spice and licorice in perfume. Because the anise and licorice notes are polarizing and the performance can be soft, sampling is the better choice when possible.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREThe supplied comparison points toward Lolita Lempicka as a reference for people who like licorice-touched florals, but BLV Eau de Parfum II is described as lighter and more transparent. There is not enough evidence here to call it a direct dupe of anything, so it is better treated as an airy violet-anise alternative rather than a replacement.
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