The Perfume Library

Nacre Blanche

7.5

Antonio Alessandria · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Alessandria Nacre Blanche is a floral, sweet women's fragrance best suited to fall and winter evenings, deepened by spice, wood and leather. It opens bright with tangerine, grapefruit and bergamot, while coriander and petitgrain add a light spiciness. The heart is led by ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose, softened by osmanthus. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten the scent, and patchouli and leather bring a smoky, powdery depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads mainly feminine and classic. Jean Paul Gaultier Fragile and Lancôme Trésor L'Absolu de Parfum have a close profile.

Noir Obscur

7.6

Antonio Alessandria · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Alessandria Noir Obscur is a unisex scent that opens with orange and tangerine over spicy notes, then darkens into vetiver, leather and patchouli. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine, so it sits in between. The top notes of orange, tangerine and rum absolute give a sweet, spicy start. The heart of osmanthus, jasmine and Bulgarian rose adds a soft floral layer. In the base, frankincense, cedarwood and amber build a resinous, woody and smoky foundation, while leather and earthy vetiver give it weight.

Nuit Rouge

7.2

Antonio Alessandria · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Antonio Alessandria Nuit Rouge is a unisex scent that sets blackcurrant bud, lemon and grapefruit against the warm sweetness of leather, patchouli and vanilla. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits in between. It opens fresh with citrus and rhubarb. In the heart, iris, geranium, black pepper, saffron and coffee add a spicy, floral layer. The base of leather, cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla turns it woody, sweet and resinous.

Dies Auroræ

8.1

Antonio Alessandria · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Antonio Alessandria Dies Auroræ is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, sweet and gourmand, with spice and resin giving it a smoky edge. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine; votes split evenly between the two. It opens with elemi resin, hazelnut, pistachio, almond and caramel, a sweet, nutty start. Honey, beeswax and frankincense dominate the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood keep the sweetness going while patchouli and cedarwood build a woody floor. Lattafa Raghba and M. Micallef Aoud Gourmet have a close profile.

Fleurs et Flammes

7.1

Antonio Alessandria · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Antonio Alessandria Fleurs et Flammes is a feminine scent that sets citrus, green and floral notes against a powdery, creamy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it suits those who want a scent that stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and leisure leading the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Bergamot, galbanum and green notes give a fresh, sharp opening, softened a little by summer fruits. The heart centres on lily, rose and carnation, with white blossoms alongside. In the base, musk, soft woods and almond milk leave it creamy and powdery. Santa Maria Novella Lana and Nectar Olfactif Etoile de Bali have a close profile.

Gattopardo

7.4

Antonio Alessandria · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Antonio Alessandria Gattopardo is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, its sweet, gourmand side balanced by spice and wood. It opens with whisky, bergamot and fig milk, then moves into iris, geranium and patchouli. In the base, almond, cocoa powder, hazelnut and amber come forward, while beeswax and benzoin settle it into a creamy, powdery, resinous footing. The overall impression is sweet but carries an earthy, woody depth. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It gets the most votes as masculine, though it is unisex; Iceberg Iceberg Man and Guerlain Iris Ganache have a close profile.

Fàra

7.0

Antonio Alessandria · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Antonio Alessandria Fàra is a unisex scent that opens with finger lime, lemon and bergamot and settles into a floral, woody base of magnolia and frankincense. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the votes are few. Voters pick it most for leisure and daily wear, with some also suggesting it for business and evenings. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine and suits both. The top is bright citrus with peppermint for a cool edge. In the heart, magnolia adds a soft floral note while cumin brings a dry spiciness. The base of frankincense, musk and cedarwood is woody with a faintly animal trace, and the whole stays green, fresh and slightly synthetic. Dunhill Century and Comme des Garçons Zero have a close profile.

Éperdument

7.0

Antonio Alessandria · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Antonio Alessandria Éperdument is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, aquatic character built on citrus, green notes and a marine feel. It opens with citrus fruits, green notes, fennel, ozonic notes and marine notes. In the heart, orange blossom, lily of the valley, honeysuckle and jasmine turn it floral. The base of woody notes, musk and amber leaves a soft, slightly sweet finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and its fresh build suits everyday wear. Ajmal Vision and LPDO Excentum have a close profile.

Antonio Alessandria · 2022

Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Alessandria · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Antonio Alessandria · 2025

Floral · Green · Earthy