Bvlgari
Gyan
Last updated
2016MenLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$235 retail★ 4.5 community rating
Smoky patchouli and warm spices unfold into a balsamic, woody embrace that feels both earthy and mysteriously sensual.
Top Notes
PatchouliWhite FloralWarm SpicyAmberBalsamicWoodySmokyEarthy
Accords
patchouli· Dominantwhite floral· Dominantwarm spicy· Dominantamber· Dominantbalsamic· Dominantwoody· Prominentsmoky· Prominentearthy· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Bvlgari Gyan is Vie Eau by French Avenue, with a 78% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $235 original.
Best Seasons
Spring92%
Summer51%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter93%
Community Insights
★ 4.5 from 902 ratingsWhat people who wear Bvlgari Gyan report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud.
Main accords
patchouli
white floral
warm spicy
amber
balsamic
woody
smoky
earthy
Longevity
Very weak3%
Weak4%
Moderate26%
Long lasting52%
Eternal15%
Sillage
Intimate5%
Moderate38%
Strong49%
Enormous7%
Who wears it
Female3%
More female3%
Unisex25%
More male30%
Male39%
Listed as Men
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced37%
Overpriced35%
Ok22%
Good value4%
Great value2%
People say it reminds them of
Unique'e Luxury Zen’gi 63Laverne Blue Laverne 60Fragrance World Vie Eau (Elements Of Life) 22
What people like
- Luxurious sophisticated and classy scent profile
- Unique high-quality masculine floral profile
- Smooth and refined non-earthy patchouli note
- Excellent longevity lasting 8+ hours
What people dislike
- High retail price feels overpriced
- Mature scent profile better for ages 25+
- Linear development lacks scent evolution
- Hard to find outside official boutiques
What wearers say
“This is truly amazing. Slight citrus off the top that quickly transitions into a jasmine / patchouli accord with an incense touch. It's floral and earthy, with an opulent quality. This is a fragrance for niche lovers who don't want to smell like a barnyard.This is an instant rebuy for me when my 30ml travel decant runs out, and it's one of the few I would consider worth retail price. Performance is strong, quality is top tier, and the scent is both unique and incredible.”
“Very nice fresh patchouli, designer-ish but I like the crispness of the opening a lot. Not a bad fragrance. Simple and wearable. I would still go for Gucci Guilty Black over this, much cheaper and very similar. This one falls apart into synthetics rather quickly which is why I would never buy a bottle.”
“Smelled it at Nordstrom on paper. Yeah, its realy classy like everyone says. I don't know how to describe it. It smells like the color. It's beautiful. I'm surprised not enough people voted for summer. I totally think this is a day, spring, summer scent.”
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