In Principio
Perfumer: Filippo Zanini
13 ratings
From your scent profile
Zanini In Principio is a unisex fragrance that pairs ylang-ylang, Turkish rose and kumquat in a fresh, floral and citrusy blend, deepened by spice and resin.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 11 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
100% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
SpicyWhat does In Principio smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters find the longevity high, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike.
The scent is fresh and citrusy: bitter orange and kumquat bring brightness, while lily, ylang-ylang and Turkish rose carry the floral side. Nutmeg and mace add a spicy warmth, and frankincense with elemi resin keeps it resinous and balanced.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 25%Winter
- 25%Autumn
- 25%Summer
- 25%Spring
Winter
Autumn
Summer
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Last updated: October 26, 2026