The deeper, warmer, more intensely composed chapter of one of the most quietly revolutionary fragrance concepts of the modern era — Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert Extrême Eau de Parfum is the concentrated, richer-blooded counterpart to the iconic original Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert, the landmark 1992 creation by legendary perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena that single-handedly invented the genre of tea fragrances in contemporary perfumery and set the benchmark against which every green tea scent since has been measured. Launched in 1996 and formulated in the more substantive Eau de Parfum concentration, Extrême takes everything that made the original a masterpiece — that extraordinary green tea accord, those citrus aromatics, that Ellena-signature minimalist precision — and amplifies it: warmer, deeper, longer-lasting, and more enveloping, with a richer spice-and-floral heart and a woody dry-down of significantly greater presence and depth. Now discontinued and growing increasingly difficult to source in the 75ml EDP format, it has earned devoted collector status among lovers of refined, unisex fine fragrance. Presented here as a tester unit — full bottle, no retail box — offering the complete fragrance experience at outstanding value.
Thé Vert Extrême opens with a sharp, bracingly invigorating burst of bergamot, coriander, pepper, orange, and orange blossom — immediately crisp, slightly spiced, and distinctly more assertive than the lighter original, the coriander and pepper adding an aromatic bite that lifts the citrus accord into vivid, almost electric freshness. The heart shifts into a beautifully composed aromatic core of cardamom, jasmine, and Bulgarian rose — warm, gently spiced, and softly floral, the cardamom lending an exotic, slightly smoky richness that bridges the citrus opening and the tea-dominated base with effortless elegance. The fragrance then settles into its signature conclusion: green tea and woody notes — clean, slightly bitter, and gloriously long-lasting in the EDP concentration, the green tea accord rendered with the crystalline precision that is unmistakably Jean-Claude Ellena, floating on a warm, gently grounding woody base that gives Extrême its most distinctive quality over the original — that ability to linger and evolve rather than simply evaporate.
Fragrance Profile
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Coriander, Pepper, Orange, Orange Blossom
- Heart Notes: Cardamom, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose
- Base Notes: Green Tea, Woody Notes
Extrême is, as devoted collectors consistently describe it, the version of Thé Vert for cooler months and evening wear — where the original is a fragrance of summer mornings and warm afternoons, Extrême is its autumn and winter companion, equally clean and refined but possessed of a warmth and depth that makes it genuinely season-spanning and significantly more versatile as a signature scent. The EDP concentration delivers above-average longevity — devotees report 7 to 12 hours of wear — and a sillage that is present and quietly authoritative without ever sacrificing the restraint and elegance that define the entire Thé Vert lineage. Perfectly unisex in character, it wears with equal distinction on all skin types and requires no occasion beyond the desire to smell quietly, radiantly extraordinary.
Product Details
- Brand: Bvlgari
- Fragrance: Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert Extrême
- Type: Eau de Parfum (EDP) Spray
- Size: 75 ml / 2.5 oz
- Presentation: Tester — Full Bottle, No Retail Box
- Gender: Unisex
- Fragrance Family: Citrus Aromatic / Aromatic Green
- Occasion: All Seasons, Everyday Elegance, Office, Casual & Evening
- Year Launched: 1996
- Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena
- Status: Discontinued / Rare Collector's Item
An exceptional find for unisex fragrance collectors, green tea fragrance devotees, and anyone who appreciates the quiet, meditative brilliance of Jean-Claude Ellena's most celebrated and enduring creation.