The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
The 2024 Omnia Crystalline EDP is Alberto Morillas at work. Not recreating. Not repeating. The original EDT gave you pear and lotus in a translucent package. This one pushes further. The green mandarin opens sharper, with a zesty citrus bite that cuts through cleanly. The jasmine absolute carries more weight, bringing a deeper, more complex white floral character. The sandalwood essence anchors what could have stayed airy, adding warmth and creaminess to the base. The overall composition feels like a continuation of the original vision, but with more presence and depth woven throughout. Each note layers with intention, creating something that feels both familiar and newly resolved.
The jasmine absolute is the real move here. Not the creamy, indolic kind that fills a room. The green, stem-like jasmine that smells like white petals bruised between fingers. Set against a base of sandalwood and musk, the jasmine maintains its fresh, slightly herbaceous character while the wood and skin-musk accord keep everything grounded. The combination creates a tension between bright florals and warm, intimate base notes.
The evolution
The opening announces the nashi pear immediately, bright, crisp, with that distinctive Asian pear sweetness. Green mandarin cuts through, adding a citrus edge that doesn't linger. Within minutes, the lotus arrives, cool and aquatic, taking the temperature down. The jasmine doesn't compete at first. It waits and gradually emerges as the initial burst softens, bringing a slightly herbaceous white floral that prevents the scent from becoming precious. The drydown is where sandalwood and musk meet. Creamy, soft, close to the skin. The fragrance fades cleanly when it fades, with no harsh edges or an afterimage of something that overstayed its welcome. Throughout the wear, the scent evolves smoothly from crisp fruit and cool florals into a warm, intimate finish that feels cohesive and complete.
Cultural impact
The Omnia line has been part of Bvlgari's fragrance offerings, and this 2024 EDP iteration arrives with Morillas's signature craft behind it. It presents a blend of accessibility and sophistication that appeals to those familiar with the collection. The 2024 launch drew attention from fragrance enthusiasts who follow new releases from established houses. This iteration fits into a broader tradition of the line while offering something distinct for those who appreciate how each version in a fragrance family can offer its own character while remaining connected to the whole.
