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Bvlgari BLV Eau de Parfum II vs Xerjoff Star Musk
Star Musk for the community favourite, BLV Eau de Parfum II for the value.
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Notes
Top
VioletStar AniseLicoriceMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisPatchouliVetiver
Base
Cotton FlowerMuskBenzoinTonka BeanAmberFrench labdanum
Accords
Powdery
100%
Soft spicy
79%
Violet
76%
Anis
65%
Amber
64%
Floral
60%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
BLV Eau de Parfum II by Bvlgari is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. BLV Eau de Parfum II was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Violet, Star Anise, Licorice and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Iris, Patchouli and Vetiver; base notes are Cotton Flower, Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Amber and French labdanum. Bvlgari is launching a new fragrance in September 2009. The perfume named BLV Eau de Parfum II joins their opulent collection of perfumes as a feminine aroma which gives a feeling of nature, femininity, magnetism and harmony. Bluish nuances and modern vision of perfume BLV EDP II were created in cooperation with perfumer Jacques Cavallier.Cavallier says he did not want to create a fragrance that reminds of transparent aromas of the 90es, but to offer a rich, clear and sophisticated fragrance which expresses quality of the house of Bvlgari. "This is a positive, encouraging fragrance which connects the opposites".Top notes of Bvlgari BLV Eau de Parfum II introduce violet, star anise, liquorice and mandarin, while letting a floral heart dominate with its aromas of iris absolute surrounded with patchouli and Haiti vetiver. A base incorporates three amber nuances: ambergris and benzoin, with labdanum, finishing with Tonka and musk.Its flacon has geometrical shape and slightly curved surfaces with a silver stopper with engraved logo of the brand. The perfume can be purchased as 30, 50 and 75 ml EDP, along with accompanying products – 200 ml perfumed bath and 200 ml body lotion. Advertising face is Laetitia Casta who is wearing Sassi necklace from High Jewelry collection.
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Notes
Top
Floral NotesAmberMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisSandalwoodPatchouliCarnationCinnamonVetiver
Base
MuskVanillaBenzoinOpoponaxSandalwood
Accords
Powdery
100%
Amber
98%
Floral
95%
Warm spicy
85%
Musky
82%
Woody
81%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Star Musk by Xerjoff is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Star Musk was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. Top notes are Floral Notes, Amber and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Iris, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Carnation, Cinnamon and Vetiver; base notes are Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin, Opoponax and Sandalwood.
Notes in Common
37% sharedShared (7)
Mandarin OrangeIrisPatchouliVetiverMuskBenzoinAmber
Only in BLV Eau de Parfum II
VioletStar AniseLicoriceCotton FlowerTonka BeanFrench labdanum
Only in Star Musk
Floral NotesSandalwoodCarnationCinnamonVanillaOpoponax
Rating
3.82vs4.06
Ratings
1,793vs359
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2009vs2013
Which should I buy?
Star Musk for the community favourite, BLV Eau de Parfum II for the value.
- Star Musk is rated higher by the community: 4.06 from 359 ratings, against 3.82 from 1,793.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for BLV Eau de Parfum II and "long lasting" for Star Musk.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- BLV Eau de Parfum II is voted best for spring and summer; Star Musk for winter and fall.
- Xerjoff is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Bvlgari is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Star Musk if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy BLV Eau de Parfum II if value for money matters most.