54 community ratings

Damascus

Name: Damascus
Brand: Gritti

Perfumer: Luca Gritti

2012UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

Community score
54 ratings

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Gritti Damascus opens with cinnamon, neroli and Sicilian orange, then moves into a warm, smoky heart of myrrh, sandalwood and tobacco; this unisex scent has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 47 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cinnamon Neroli

Sicilian orange

Heart notesfirst few hours

Ethiopian myrrh

Sandalwood Tobacco

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Indonesian patchouli Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky

What does Damascus smell like?

The opening pairs the spice of cinnamon with the citrus of neroli and Sicilian orange, giving a bright, sweet and fruity start. In the heart, Ethiopian myrrh, sandalwood and tobacco take over, and the scent turns resinous, woody and smoky. Indonesian patchouli and amber deepen it into a sweet, oriental base.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Tauer Perfumes Pentachord Auburn and Mancera Red Tobacco have a close profile.