47 community ratings

Francesco Smalto (Eau de Toilette)

1987MenClassic

8.3/ 10

Community score
47 ratings

Francesco Smalto Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine fougère that pairs the freshness of lavender and citrus with the smoky, earthy tones of leather, patchouli and oakmoss; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy

What does Francesco Smalto (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens with lavender, rosemary, bergamot and tarragon, giving a green, spicy freshness. In the heart, cedar, patchouli and carnation lead and set the scent on a woody, earthy footing. The base leaves a resinous, slightly smoky character through leather, amber, musk and oakmoss.

Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, and favour fall and spring, then winter. Use is spread fairly evenly between business, daily wear and evenings. Half of voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Charles Jourdan Un Homme and Laura Biagiotti Biagiotti Uomo have a close profile.