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Bloom Profumo di Fiori by Gucci

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Bloom has been a popular line of perfumes for Gucci over the past handful of years. I’ve been working my way through reviewing the entire series and am almost complete with what they’ve released, up to this point. Today’s entry is Bloom Profumo di Fiori, which was released in 2020. How does this one smell? How is it different? Is it worth trying out?

What does Bloom Profumo di Fiori Smell Like?

Notes include: jasmine, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, tuberose, sun-drenched wood, orris, benzoin, musk

Click here to try: Bloom Profumo di Fiori

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My Full Review

Here’s how Gucci describes it: Debuting within a visionary campaign set in a garden of dreams where magic blooms, Profumo di Fiori eau de parfum enters the world of Gucci Bloom—conceived by Alessandro Michele and created by master perfumer Alberto Morillas. A radiant twist on the classic Gucci Bloom accord, Profumo di Fiori unleashes the addictive magnetism of Tuberose Essence, blended with Jasmine Sambac Closed Buds and Jasmine Sambac Absolute

This one does have a lot in common with the original Bloom, but takes things in a slightly different direction.

The opening really goes strong with the white floral notes. Jasmine and the Rangoon Creeper found in the others. However, the ‘sun-drenched wood’ accord here does really bring a bright and sunny feeling to Profumo di Fiori.

Creeper starts off the strongest to me. Then, the jasmine really kicks into overdrive for a long while.

Solar notes have become more common in fragrances over the past few years. With the blend of floral notes, this perfume does have a warm and somewhat buttery quality to it. In the early stages, at least.

Ylang-ylang comes in to further this trend. A nice yellow floral touch to the jasmine dominant mix.

The sandalwood stands out as the non-floral part of this early. Well, aside from that generic wood note, that is sun-drenched. Later, this gets muskier, not to a huge extent. Just, more noticeable than the woods.

As it dries down, the tuberose and the jasmine sort of split duties as the leading notes. Ultimately, more of the tuberose. The ylang-ylang sticks around somewhat, but whatever is left of the Rangoon Creeper has gone into oblivion it seems.

In the end, this is a sunny and upbeat white floral with bits of ylang-ylang, musk, and wood.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, this one hits about the same level as the rest of the series. That being, pretty moderate, though slightly above average. The start does give you a fairly substantial projection off of the skin, but it isn’t massive.

It lasts for 5.5-7 hours, on me. Again, about in line with what you get from the Bloom lineup. The performance for all of them are decent, just not super long-lasting or completely beast mode with how they project.

Seasonally, it sticks to its heritage and gives you another wear for the spring and summer months. You’re not going to venture too far out of that time frame, but if it’s not too cold out, this would be fine.

Profumo gives you the same mostly daytime application of this style of this fragrance. Honestly, I’m surprised Gucci never really went for a bolder nightlife edition of Bloom, but this one doesn’t break the mold either.

Casual, work, and even something a bit more formal. Pleasant and attractive enough to receive complements and one of the more appealing perfumes of Bloom.

 

 

Overall Impressions of Bloom Profumo di Fiori

Overall, do I like Profumo di Fiori? Yes, it might be the best smelling of the Bloom series, in my opinion. It’s a pretty close call with Ambrosia, but this has the edge after testing each of them.

I really dig the woody notes here, the buttery quality of the early stages, and the ylang-ylang that has its time to shine. This is much less greenish or even aquatic feeling versus some of the other perfumes that have been released under this banner.

The dry down is more floral with the jasmine and tuberose taking over leading positions in the mix. Much closer to how the others are, but the balance is different.

You’re not going to get much difference in the performance with this one.

I can recommend giving this edition a try. If you’re a fan of the Gucci Bloom series, this is one that I’d try out first, if you want to narrow down the selections.

If you haven’t liked others in the series, this does share a lot of overlap. It’s the best smelling, but even the changes might not be enough to sway your opinion.

Gucci Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori by Gucci

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Bloom has been an ongoing series from Gucci for a long while now. I’ve been slowly making my way through testing the entire series, for full reviews on this site, and am getting close to completion. One of the last ones that I need to cover, is Ambrosia di Fiori. How does this version smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a try?

What does Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori Smell Like?

Notes include: jasmine, honeysuckle, rose, tuberose, orris, and Rangoon Creeper

Click here to try: Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori

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My Full Review

Here’s how Gucci describes it:  Invoking a banquet of an ancient world, ambrosia was the sustenance of the Greek gods, thought to give immortality to those who drank it. The name of this precious nectar and the magic it evokes is woven into the scent’s vibrant bouquet. 

Ambrosia opens up with the same formulation as the original Gucci Bloom, but with some distinct additions. Also, maybe it’s just me, but the jasmine seems to have more punch early on versus Bloom.

This time around the honeysuckle note comes in early to reduce the amount of green stem-like aromas versus what you get in the original. It does give Ambrosia some sweetness instead, maybe an assist on that front from the Damask rose?

Also, this one has more of a powdery/resinous smell to it. The orris root is there in the beginning pairing together with the Rangoon Creeper to amplify those aspects of the perfume.

As it dries down, the orris fades, and the honeysuckle settles more. There is a Damascena rose in the mix. This never gets too rosy, but in the middle act this ingredient is noticeable. I mean, Damascena rose isn’t really a traditional red rose anyway, and adds a depth that the original doesn’t have.

Finally, the tail end of this is mostly about that tuberose. Jasmine and Rangoon Creeper jockey for the second position, and the rest of what I get is just an amalgam of white floral smells. As such, the ending gets much closer to the original.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Out of the gate, the sillage here is pretty good. A nice scent trail and will project off of the skin, probably 4-6 feet while you’re just sitting around.

But, that’s not terribly long lasting. It’s a lighter moderate scent for a good portion of the wear. Then, it’ll sit much closer to the skin for the back end of its lifecycle. Yet, it’s better on me, than the original.

The longevity is okay with Ambrosia. It’s honestly not great, but it wasn’t absolutely dreadful either. I get somewhere in the 5.5-7 hour range, on skin. Those last few hours are super light, but it is there, it’s just kind of easy to go nose blind with Bloom.

Seasonally, this one is awesome in the spring and summer months. Mainly. a focus in the springtime, when it’s just starting to warm up. It’s a good way to break up having to wear the heavier gourmand fragrances of winter, as this is a straight floral.

Probably the greatest strength of this perfume, is how versatile it is. Outside of the nightlife (which it wouldn’t be entirely out of place) Ambrosia can be worn pretty much whenever, during the daytime. Daily wear, office wear, casual, more formal occasions, etc.

Overall Impressions of Bloom Ambrosia

Overall, do I like Gucci Bloom Ambrosia? Yes, I think that it is one of the best from the series and an improvement on the original formulation.

If you’re not a fan of the original Bloom, you still probably won’t dig this one. It’s better, but still very similar. On the other hand, if you liked that original Gucci formulation, this might be an upgrade…though, needing both is questionable.

I like the changes here. The honeysuckle playing a greater role, really helps this one out. I like the fact that it isn’t as green as the original. You just get a better mix of floral notes with Ambrosia. The orris is also a highlight in that middle act.

The performance is decent, just not going to set any records for how long it lasts. It’s not a complete hinderance towards owning a bottle, so not a huge issue.

All in all, this is a nice entry from the Bloom series. If you want an easy to wear floral fragrance with some mass appeal, this is one of the ones to go with.

Guilty EDP Intense Pour Femme by Gucci

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Gucci Guilty fragrances keep on getting churned out year after year for both men and women. For 2022, the Eau de Parfum Intense Pour Femme version was released. Besides practicing the long name, I wanted to try out this scent and see if it was a worthwhile addition to the women’s line up. How does it smell? Does it last long? Is it actually worth a try?

What does Guilty Eau de Parfum Intense Pour Femme Smell Like?

Notes include: mandora, litchi, violet, plum, tuberose, ylang-ylang, vanilla, patchouli, and vetiver

Click here to try: Guilty EDP Intense

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My Full Review

Here’s how Gucci describes it: The new vision elevates the scent to higher levels of intensity for those looking for a declaration of love free from the rules and definitions of society. Designed to act as emblems of the connection between like-minded, eccentric lovers, Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum Intense Pour Femme is an Ambery Floral Woody fragrance that rewrites the Gucci Guilty Pour Femme signature’s essential core.

With notes of mandora, plum, and litchi; I was expecting this Guilty fragrance to open up quite fruity. Sure, the notes are there, but it never has that intense explosion of these notes.

I mostly get the plum and the orange juiciness of the mandora. This is a darker and richer perfume versus being super bright and candy-like sweet.

I think that the patchouli really helps to temper the fruits and add depth to the composition overall. Ylang-ylang is the main floral note that I pick up on early in the wear, along with some violet.

The violet ends up stronger, but really doesn’t present itself too much on my skin, in the early stages of this scent. That being said, it isn’t ever dominant. Guilty EDP Intense is pretty balanced in how the notes come across. Which is good for me, since I’m not a huge violet fan.

The final dry down is a plumy patchouli with touches of vanilla and a general floral aroma. I can’t really pick out the violet, tuberose, or ylang-ylang individually at this point.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

This Guilty starts off with a strong blast that produces a very noticeable scent trail in one’s wake. That opening hour can be pretty loud, so, watch your sprays in certain situations.

However, it doesn’t stay that way forever. Actually, it’ll become pretty moderate and then light, about midway through the wear. So, it’s bold up front, with a high initial peak.

EDP Intense lasts in the 8-9.5 hour range. It never went double digits for me, but it’s still really good and probably the top performer in this series.

The first 2-3 hours give you that stronger sillage and projection. The back two-thirds is gradually softer, until it is basically a skin scent for the last two or so.

Seasonally, it’ll be best in the autumn and winter months. Depending on where you live, it might be able to sneak some time in the spring, but that won’t be the case for everyone.

Less of a daily wear out of this Gucci, since it does have a period of being ‘Intense’. But, this could absolutely serve as something for the nightlife, dates, etc. It’s got a sensuous aroma and is attractive.

It’s sort of old school, with a modern twist. Mature, but not old and stuffy. Yet, it has the sort of refined character to allow it to be worn on more formal occasions.

Overall Impressions of Guilty EDP Intense

Overall do I like EDP Intense? Yes, I do. It’s definitely one of the best from the women’s Guilty line. I think that it’s second best behind Absolute, but not too far behind.

I really like it when a plum note gets to shine. The floral notes aren’t too overwhelming, especially the violet which can be bothersome. Not here, though. This is well done, giving you a sweetness and nice patchouli, with a balance.

The performance is very good, bordering on great. It’ll last for a long enough time and not completely go skin scent mode, after an hour. So, plenty of time to enjoy this one.

It might not be a good option for everyone. But, I do think that it is very much worth a try. Sort of safe as a blind buy, but if it sounds iffy to you, hold off on getting the full bottle until you sample it first.

Guilty Absolute Pour Femme EDP by Gucci

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Gucci Guilty is the staple of both the brand’s men and women’s fragrance lineup. There have been updates and new flankers over the past half-decade plus once Gucci got a new creative director. The Pour Femme line has a multitude of choices, that I’m working my way through reviewing. Absolute Pour Femme is today’s entry to the reviews. How does it smell? Is it worth a try?

What does Guilty Absolute Pour Femme Smell Like?

Notes include: bergamot, blackberry, pink pepper, Bulgarian rose, cypress, golden wood, vetiver, patchouli, amber

Click here to try: Absolute Pour Femme

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My Full Review

Here’s how Gucci describes it:  Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme is created using a particular blend with a structure that remains unchanged from the first time it is applied to the skin. Goldenwood is complemented with a mysterious note of blackberry, creating a non-traditional chypre fruity fragrance for a contemporary woman. The fragrance’s composition is intensified with patchouli oils and Bulgarian rose.

The blackberry note is the main focus here and it’s great. I love the juiciness and pairing with a light bergamot citrus as well. The pink pepper gives it a tiny bit of spice, but really doesn’t have too much of an impact.

Like the men’s version of Absolute, Pour Femme is a very woody take on the Guilty name. The same cypress and golden wood notes are present here. However, that’s about all they share, as this one is way less intense and smoky.

Aside from woods and fruits, you get further support from a nice pinkish rose and the patchouli base. The patchouli actually doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb here, more so helps to add an edible quality to the blackberry.

Guilty Absolute does a fantastic job at avoiding becoming too much of a girly/sugary/fruity mess. No, this one is dark and has a well-rounded sexiness about it. Deep woods, naturalistic green smells, and that awesome berry note highlighting it all.

Rose has its time to shine, after about an hour of wear. That will subside and the blackberry will sit on top of woods with some of that smokiness that’s found in the men’s version. Once again, the men’s version is a lot bolder on that front.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

This one isn’t super powerful and is pretty moderate for the duration. I do get some power out of it early on. I’d say it’ll hit about 7 feet from the skin at its peak. Closer to 3-5 for the majority of the wear.

Not crazy, but you get a nice bubble.

The longevity also goes for like 7.5 hours on me, maximum. On clothes, it goes for days. I sprayed it on an old t-shirt and it hung around for a long time. But, if you don’t want to ruin your fabric, the performance is just above average.

Seasonally, it’ll work in any, so long as it’s not too hot. So, most of the summer will be a no go, in most regions. Outside of that, it’s go time. Personally, I think if it’s a little chilly, Absolute Pour Femme would be awesome.

This is also a great perfume for those who want some versatility. It’s not obnoxious, so, it’s safe in most daytime scenarios. But, it’s also stylish and attractive enough for the nightlife.

Overall Impressions of Guilty Absolute Pour Femme

Overall, do I like this fragrance? Yes, I think that this is the best of the Guilty Pour Femme lineup. It’s a very good perfume.

The blackberry and deep woods combination helps to give this one a different feeling from others in the line and it stands out from the bunch, in my mind.

I love the fruit note, the darkness here, and the mix of the traditional cypress and their own smoky golden wood ingredient.

The performance is good enough. It isn’t amazing, on me at least. I do wish it had a bit more consistent strength. Though, I wasn’t all that disappointed.

Guilty Absolute also feels pretty unique. There’s nothing that I can think of which smells exactly like it, but it seems familiar at the same time.

You get a versatile, sexy, and easy to wear scent that doesn’t do anything poorly. It is definitely worth a try and a pretty safe blind buy, as well. Is it the greatest thing ever? Nope, but it delivers most of what you want in a perfume.

Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori by Gucci

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Gucci Bloom is a series that seems to keep cranking out new flankers every year. I grabbed samples of the whole collection up to this point, in order to provide full reviews for these popular ladies’ perfumes. Today’s entry will be Acqua di Fiori, which was released back in 2018. How does it smell? When should it be worn? Is it worth a try?

What does Bloom Acqua di Fiori Smell Like?

Notes include: cassis, lemon, galbanum, tuberose, musk, sandalwood, jasmine, lily of the valley

Click here to try: Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori for Women 3.3 oz Eau de Toilette Spray

My Full Review

After spraying Acqua di Fiori on myself, I am immediately hit by a scent that has a watery clean freshness full of greenish highlights. The opening act does have an almost grassy feeling to it.

Galbanum is the note that I get a lot of early on. That, along with a slight hint of lemon. The citrus is very light and doesn’t add any real sharpness to it, does lend some juiciness to things.

Acqua di Fiori has a cooler vibe, slightly aquatic, and feels like sitting next to a garden pond on an early spring day. This Bloom is pretty naturalistic with the way it smells. Throughout the wear, honeysuckle and cassis aromas will be present and add some nice depth here.

When it transitions into its more floral stage, I notice that there isn’t as much of the tuberose note, as other Gucci Bloom fragrances. Instead, lily-of-the-valley and freesia really take center stage, and will be the focus for the rest of the wear.

More of a green floral than the typical white floral from this line. You get the watery garden scent with some grassiness and bits and pieces of sweetness, which will waft up during the wear. Not a very complex perfume and you’ll know what you’ve got, about an hour in.

There is a greater muskiness here, later on. To me, the sandalwood is one of the weakest notes, and doesn’t really do all that much.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

In terms of its sillage, Acqua di Fiori starts off pretty moderate and then is light for the rest of the wear. I’d say it projects on my skin or off of a t-shirt, about 3-5 feet, more towards that lower end once it has settled in.

It’s not a beast, rather, this Bloom is a low key kind of fragrance with an airy vapor.

The longevity is actually pretty decent, though. With the sample, I was getting 6.5-7 hours of wear out of Acqua. Not super marathon level of performance, but it will be useful for most purposes, when you don’t want to overtake a room.

Seasonally, this will fit right in with the spring and summer months. The cooling sensation is a nice contrast from when it is warm outside.

Acqua di Fiori is a nice choice as a daily wear. It’s safe for work. Not a total formal perfume, better used casually or in semi-formal situations. I wouldn’t expect to use this one in the nightlife. It’s not sexy or anything attention grabbing.

Something you want to reach for when you want a simple semi-aquatic floral. It’s going to be a perfume that more for your own personal enjoyment.

Overall Impressions of Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori

Overall, do I like this scent? I do. It’s very much a Gucci Bloom perfume, but it also will give you more of a variation than many others in the series.

The opening act is intriguing and gives you that mix of citrus, grass, and the floral notes coming up from the heart. I do like the lower reliance on the tuberose note, as other Bloom’s can start to smell way too much like one another.

You should be a fan of lily-of-the-valley and freesia, if you’re going to give this one a go. They are pretty well behaved here and nothing overwhelms the composition. Just expect a greener semi-aquatic with a solid floral middle.

Very versatile for daily wear and a good enough performance. This is worth a try, if this sounds at all interesting to you. Pretty safe as a blind buy, as it probably won’t disappoint most people out there.

But, it also might not ‘wow’ you either. Acqua di Fiori is a solid fragrance, just not spectacular.

Update: I’m pretty sure this one got discontinued. I’m still seeing some bottles online, but they’re pretty expensive.