Acqua di Genova Bougainvellea
The smell in short
It smells mostly floral and citrus. Mandarin orange and grapefruit at the top, violet and peony in the middle and amber and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Bougainvellea notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Acqua di Genova Bougainvellea in detail
Acqua di Genova is the house behind Bougainvellea.
Other Acqua di Genova perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Silver unisex, Genes unisex and Gold 2 unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by citrus and fresh. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and citrus smells and notes like violet and amber. Less obvious notes include orange and bougainvillea. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Sisley Izia and Nino Cerruti 1881 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Will people notice Bougainvellea?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Sisley Izia and Nino Cerruti 1881 spread further.
Bougainvellea price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 but less than Sisley Izia.
If you like Bougainvellea, try these
Similar picks to try: Sisley Izia (6 shared notes), Dolce&Gabbana Rose The One (7 shared notes), Chloé L'Eau De Chloe (7 shared notes) and Nino Cerruti 1881 (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
What is the best season for Bougainvellea?
Spring.
Can men wear Bougainvellea?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2008.