1,127 community ratings

Duchessa

Name: Duchessa
Brand: Gritti

Perfumer: Luca Gritti

2020WomenModern

8.5/ 10

Community score
1,127 ratings

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Gritti Duchessa is a fruity, gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings, with spice keeping its sweetness in check.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 1,038 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% 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

Bitter orange

Blood orange zest

Saffron blossom

Marzipan

Black cherry

Heart notesfirst few hours

Clove Jasmine Cocoa White blossoms

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Brown sugar Almond Iris

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Creamy

What does Duchessa smell like?

It opens with bitter orange, blood orange zest and black cherry, while marzipan and saffron blossom add a soft, sweet edge. In the heart, clove and cocoa come forward, rounded by jasmine and white blossoms. The base of brown sugar, almond and iris settles into a creamy, sweet finish.

Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as feminine more than anything, though some call it masculine or modern. Tom Ford Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum) and Dossier Ambery Cherry have a close profile.