Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Has Extremely Poor Longevity
On June 7, 2026, while returning from abroad, I purchased a 100 ml bottle of Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme from the duty-free store at Sabiha Gökçen Airport for €114.50. Before purchasing it, I tested the tester by spraying it onto a tester strip. Since I had used this fragrance before and already knew and liked its scent, I decided to purchase a brand-new, sealed bottle. The scent I sprayed from the tester remained noticeable on the tester strip for approximately three days. However, I have not experienced the same performance with the sealed product I purchased. I can also provide documentation of the entire purchase process if necessary.
However, I experienced a major disappointment when I started using the product from the very first day. Approximately five minutes after spraying the perfume, I can barely smell it myself, and its longevity and projection are almost nonexistent. There is an obvious difference between this bottle and the same fragrance I had used previously. For this reason, I have serious concerns about the authenticity or formulation of the product. It is extremely disappointing that a product I purchased at this price does not perform even as well as much more affordable fragrances on the market.
I have not yet contacted either the store or Bvlgari customer service because I am unsure how this issue can be resolved. I request that the product be examined by the authorized parties and, if deemed necessary, that a return or replacement be provided. I also request that the inconvenience I have experienced be resolved and that Bvlgari provide a transparent explanation consistent with the quality and reputation expected from the brand.
