Cologne à l'Italienne
Perfumer: Pierre Bourdon
12 ratings
From your scent profile
Institut Très Bien Cologne à l'Italienne is a fresh, green cologne led by bergamot, lemon and bitter orange; it is unisex and has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The scent you will reach for once T-shirt weather is back.
How does it perform?
From 12 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Spicy
- Powdery
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
PowderyWhat does Cologne à l'Italienne smell like?
It opens with a bright citrus cluster of bergamot, sweet lime, lemon, bitter orange and citron. In the heart, orange blossom, maté, lavender and rosemary add a green, lightly spicy note. Iris and benzoin close it with a soft, powdery base.
Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. Its light, fresh build suits everyday wear, and it is not tied to either gender. Institut Très Bien Cologne à la Russe and Cologne à la Française have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Sweet lime
- Lemon
First hours
- Orange blossom
- Maté
- Petitgrain
Towards evening
- Iris
- Benzoin
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 50%Spring
- 40%Summer
- 10%Autumn
Spring
Summer
Autumn- Daytime31%
- Casual31%
- Office25%
- Nighttime6%
- Evening6%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
60% matchCologne à la Russe
Institut Très Bien
53% matchEau de Cologne Astier de Villatte
Astier de Villatte
51% matchEleganto
Bujairami · 2026
51% matchCologne à la Française
Institut Très Bien
49% matchOnyx Silver
Khadlaj
45% match23 Janvier 1984
Pozzo di Borgo · 2013
45% matchIl y avait un Jardin… I
Henry Jacques · 2025
42% matchAcqua di Colonia
Lorenzo Villoresi · 1996
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Last updated: October 26, 2026