Jasmin Noir is the latest feminine fragrance from Bvlgari, and it’s positioned to attract a “new consumer looking for something more prestigious” — that is, it’s more expensive than the other fragrances in the line. I would say I was cautiously looking forward to it; I adore jasmine, and a big, dark jasmine is always welcome, but the foody notes did not sound entirely appealing (the list: green sap, gardenia, sambac jasmine absolute, satin almond, precious woods, tonka bean and licorice).
As it turns out, Jasmin Noir is not a big, dark jasmine anyway, or at least, maybe it isn’t. The opening is citrus-y green and rather sweet…
For anyone joining us midstream, the Monday Mail is our weekly feature in which we help a reader to find a new fragrance. Chantelle, who is studying Semiotics and Communication Theory at a Canadian university, is our victim of the week. Here are a few more details about Chantelle: