56 community ratings

South

2013UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

6.8/ 10

Community score
56 ratings

Mendittorosa South opens with Egyptian basil, Italian bergamot and cyclamen, and reads as a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that suits relaxed days and daytime wear.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 49 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

59% 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

Egyptian basil

Italian bergamot Cyclamen

Heart notesfirst few hours

Mock-orange

Fresh laundry

Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Green hazelnut

Carrot seed Precious woods Australian sandalwood

Bread

Indian sandalwood Amyris

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does South smell like?

Most voters point to spring and summer for South, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily use, and it also fits the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers heavily nor disappears quickly. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though a good share call it masculine.

It begins with a green, airy mix of basil, bergamot and cyclamen. In the heart, mock-orange, fresh laundry and jasmine bring a clean, powdery floral feel. The base turns woody and warm with green hazelnut, Australian sandalwood and Indian sandalwood, while bread and carrot seed soften the texture.