What makes a perfume irresistible? We asks Alberto Morillas, the nose behind Bulgari Goldea, The Roman Night.
Inspired by the eternal city, Bulgari’s newest fragrance, Goldea, The Roman Night, is a powerful and intense floral-musky tribute to steamy nights promising adventure.
Like its predecessors, the latest addition to the Goldea range takes inspiration from a golden goddess who embodies the spirit and grandeur of Rome under the stars.
We meet Alberto Morillas, the man behind the fragrance, in the enchanting city to find out more.
What do you think of, when you think about night?
Alberto Morillas (AM) The night is beautiful, it’s relaxing, the moment that you dream, and when the stars come out—it’s everything. But these are things and feelings you can feel and see but never touch, so it’s great to have a perfume that smells different in the night.
After decades working in perfumery, do you have a favourite memory?
AM I love to work in my home. To me, memories are very important, and many of my best memories are of Rome.
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Rome in three words…
AM Firstly, history; then power; and then, the Romans. Rome is magical; you have small streets and every five minutes, you discover something new. You get to see many different facets of the city in a day. It may be a little bit dirty, a bit disorganised, but it’s a charming city.
