Blimmin Lovely Vera (BLV) (Bvlgari: Blv, Eau de Parfum)

Member Name: HS28

Product:	Bvlgari: Blv, Eau de Parfum
Date:	01/07/09 (65 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Gorgeous Summery Floal Scent

Disadvantages: Took me too long to buy it

Bvlgari: Blv, Eau de Parfum

I have wanted to by this perfume for ages having spied it first at my friends. Her boyfriend used to always bring her a bottle of this home from trips abroad and it is one of those perfumes that smells nice on others. That was a few years ago and it has taken me until this week to decide to buy my own bottle. This is another great product from those crafty design conscious Italians who seem to be very good on the fashion and beauty front.

**The box and bottle**

It comes in a deep blue square box that is quite tall but narrow. The writing on the box is in silver and says BLV in the middle and the brand of BVLGARI is across the top. The bottle I have is 40ml Eau de Parfum. The bottle itself is also blue frosted glass and a deep blue with a middle stem that is deeper in colour. The lid comes out of this which has a bold bolt on top that pulls off to show the nozzle. BVLGARI is written across the bottom on one side and BLV on the other. The bottle actually isn't that feminine like my other pink perfumes and reminds me more of a male's fragrance though it is not.

**The scent**
The perfume sprays out quite rapidly and is a Parfum spray. I normally end up with eau de toilette and did not really notice what the difference was between eau de toilette and eau de Parfum spray. But apparently the eau de Parfum spray lasts that little bit longer at 3-4 hours where as the eau de toilette only lasts 2 hours.

BLV is made of fragrant oil extracts and diluted in water. The top notes are very light and last a few minutes and then the middle notes kick in after 10 or 15 minutes before you get the base notes which last the longest.

In the top notes there is a ginger fizz and there are hints of musk and deep sandalwood with some vanilla and acacia and also bergamont. These different extracts make the scent light and breezy with a nice sweet but not overly so scent. I would say this is an average smelling scent that is not overbearing nor too light.

On the first spray it comes out quickly and feels a little heavy but once the op note settles down and the other scents come to life it changes to a more floral and sweeter smell. It is not overly heavy and quite an alluring aroma that feels very feminine and summery fresh.


**Where to buy**

I strangely purchased mine through amazon of all places. I had cashed in my £20 dooyoo latest offerings and was debating on what to buy this time for myself as no impending birthdays in July. I was looking for books on saving money then figured why buy one and save money not purchasing one on how to save and instead decided to see what beauty products were on offer. I was surprised to see what products were on offer and decided to look at the perfumes on offer. I thought I would treat myself to BLV having not purchased any perfume for a while and getting bored of the ones I got for Christmas and my birthday! This was sold via the perfume counter I think and was around £20 with £2 p&p. It came super quick all safely and nicely packaged. You can buy it from most department stores, perfume shops and beauty shops online and in the real high street. The prices range though and at £20 for the 40ml version I think I got a good deal as it goes up to £35 for this size.

** Recommend**

Yes this is a fab perfume and has a sensual appeal to it. Perfume is a hard product to buy as a present as it all depends on personal tastes and I think this is a safe bet for a nice gift. It is quite inexpensive too.

Summary: A Fabulous Perfume