The Perfume Library

Vita Nova

6.1

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Vita Nova is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter and wear in leisure time, pairing a fresh, spicy start with a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Fall draws the most votes, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. Most voters see it as a leisure or daytime scent, with some support for evenings and the office. Elemi resin, caraway and black pepper open it spicy and resinous. In the heart, juniper, pink pepper and clove keep that peppery line going. In the base, cedarwood gives a woody frame, vanilla softens it with sweetness, and white musk settles everything into a clean, light finish.

Royal Anbar

7.3

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Royal Anbar is a sweet, spicy floral-woody scent with a powdery, creamy and resinous side, and a unisex character. It opens dry and spicy with cedarwood, thyme and cinnamon. In the heart, jasmine, everlasting flower and vetiver bring floral and earthy tones. The base of ambergris, vanilla and patchouli sweetens and settles it onto a creamy, powdery ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring behind it, and it leans towards evenings and leisure wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is sizeable. Tann Rokka Aki and Fragrance Du Bois Secret Tryst have a close profile.

Perla

6.5

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Perla is a unisex scent that softens lemon and forest fruits with white blossoms and vanilla. It opens fresh, citrusy and fruity with lemon and forest fruits. In the heart, white blossoms and vanilla push it toward a floral, sweet character. Musk sits underneath, leaving a powdery, lightly gourmand and slightly synthetic finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, though winter and autumn still get votes. It leans toward leisure, daily wear and the office. Vanille Marine and Couleur Kenzo Jaune-Yellow have a close profile.

Citrus Paradisi

6.5

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Citrus Paradisi is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent where bright grapefruit meets a green, aquatic backdrop. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure and daily wear, with office and sport not far behind. Opinions split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, which keeps it open to both. It opens with pink grapefruit and lemon for a sharp citrus lift. In the heart, blackcurrant, magnolia, fig leaf and cardamom add a green, lightly spicy side. The base of cedarwood, dew drop and musk settles it into something woody, soft and creamy. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Akro Heat have a close profile.

Sofron

7.2

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Sofron is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, whether daily or at leisure. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though from a small number of votes. It leans somewhat feminine in character, but a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens with neroli and Lebanon cedar. The heart brings apricot, nutmeg and green apple, so the fruit sweetness is checked by spice. The base of myrrh, patchouli and sandalwood sets it on a warm, woody footing.

Talc Gourmand (Parfum)

7.3

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Talc Gourmand is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Talcum, honey and caramel come first; in the heart, vanilla blossom, heliotrope and chocolate soften that sweetness into a creamy powder. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean leaves a warm, gourmand trail. The spicy accord keeps it from turning too sugary. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. It reads equally well on anyone. Lumi Dulce Fundamentum and Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit have a close profile.

Xllence - Vetyver Incenso (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Xllence - Vetyver Incenso Eau de Parfum is a fresh, earthy unisex scent that most voters pick for fall and spring. It opens with a bright citrus layer of ginger, lemon, bergamot and grapefruit. The heart brings vetiver, juniper and frankincense, with pink pepper adding a light spice. In the base, vetiver and frankincense join patchouli, cedarwood and oakmoss. The whole settles into a green, resinous, smoky woody character. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters choose fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Vetyver Incenso (Parfum) and M. Micallef Jewel for Him have a close profile.

Whisky Oud

7.1

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Oud is a smoky, leathery and spicy unisex scent built around frankincense, whisky, oud and suede. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. It is recommended most for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. It suits men and women alike and has a serious, dark character. The top opens with resinous frankincense and labdanum. At the heart, suede, whisky and saffron add a leathery, spiced warmth. The base settles on oud, cedarwood, amber, musk and Java vetiver, woody and animalic. Its profile is close to Pal Zileri Collezione Privata - Essenza di Aoud and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud.

Nero Incenso (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Nero Incenso Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, suited to evenings and relaxed days, with a sweet, resinous character softened by smoke. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evening and leisure wear, and it can also work in daily and office settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with the fresh, citrusy brightness of orange and bergamot. In the heart, Tolu balm, coriander and basil build a sweet, spicy transition. In the base, frankincense and rosewood add a resinous, woody, smoky depth. Place des Lices Encens de Nuit and Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Javanica have a close profile.

Sparkling Notturno

6.1

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Sparkling Notturno is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of bergamot, orange and pink pepper with a sweet heart of red rose, ylang-ylang and peach blossom. Citrus and the light spice of pink pepper lead at first. In the heart, davana, red rose, ylang-ylang, peach blossom and pistachio bring a sweet, fruity, creamy floral character. In the base, patchouli, vanilla, labdanum and oakmoss soften it and settle it onto an earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and evening also possible. Most voters find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Roger & Gallet Ylang and New Notes Osmanto Shock have a close profile.

Venere

5.2

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Venere is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent built around bergamot, jasmine and vanilla. It opens light and lively with bergamot, geranium and pink pepper. In the heart, jasmine, peach and honeysuckle bring a floral, fruity sweetness, and the base of amberwood, vanilla and white musk softens it into a powdery warmth. The accords also carry a slightly synthetic texture. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling the room. RP Jasmin de Nuit and La Rive I Am Ideal have a close profile.

Agrumi (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Agrumi Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits leisure time and workdays. Lemon and bergamot lead, and the citrus accord drifts into a fruity, lightly sweet tone. Eucalyptus brings a cool note in the heart, and musk softens the base. A spicy, slightly synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves no heavy trail over the day. Most voters pick leisure, business and daily wear, and some also choose sport. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Place des Lices Sicile and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.

Oud e Rosa Nera

7.3

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Oud e Rosa Nera is a unisex scent that sets rose, oud and patchouli against the spice of clove and the fruity freshness of blackcurrant. It opens with clove, blackcurrant and geranium, giving a fresh, fruity and spicy start. The heart of rose, frankincense and amberwood turns floral, resinous and woody. Oud, musk and patchouli in the base settle it onto a sweet, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards leisure, nights out and evenings, though it also finds a place in daily wear and the office. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike.

Nero

7.0

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Nero is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with a sweet, spicy softness. It opens with dill and bergamot, the citrus brightness carrying a green edge. Basil keeps that green mood going in the heart. Patchouli and musk settle the scent onto a woody, resinous base, while the gourmand and sweet sides stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Hugo Boss Hugo XY and Dries Van Noten Cannabis Patchouli have a close profile.

Arabico

7.0

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Arabico is a fresh, woody fragrance for men that suits spring and autumn, and works well for the office or everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and autumn, while summer and winter trail behind. Business, daily and leisure wear score close to each other. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most votes call it masculine, with a share also calling it classic. It opens with Egyptian geranium and bergamot, a fresh, citrusy start. The heart holds true lavender, cedar and frankincense, adding a green, powdery and lightly smoky feel. Vetiver and lavender sit in the base, and the scent settles into a plain, woody, resinous dry-down.

Gelsorosa

7.6

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Gelsorosa is a unisex scent that carries the freshness of bergamot and orange into a floral heart of jasmine and tuberose. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close and noticeable without being loud. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot and orange. In the heart, jasmine and tuberose bring the floral side forward, with a sweet, fruity, creamy softness around them. Ambergris leaves a powdery, resinous warmth underneath. Rochas Eau Sensuelle and Galimard Gelsomino have a close profile.

Xllence - Sweet Musk (Eau de Parfum)

5.9

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Xllence - Sweet Musk Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets jasmine, rose and musk on a sweet, powdery base. Jasmine opens alone at the top, and rose and musk soften it in the heart. Amber, patchouli and vanilla deepen the sweetness underneath. The overall impression is floral and powdery, with a fresh glimmer and a touch of spicy, animal warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is chosen least. It suits evenings and nights out as well as leisure time. Montale Roses Musk and Santa Maria Novella Muschio have a close profile.

Kama

6.8

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Kama is a floral oriental, unisex, where sweet, powdery and resinous tones lead; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a measured trail. Its sweet, spicy character suits cooler weather, though there are too few season and occasion votes to say more. Pink grapefruit and petitgrain open with a light freshness. The heart brings dog rose and rice powder, where the floral side turns powdery and creamy. In the base, patchouli, vanilla and amber dry down into a sweet, resinous warmth. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Reflets d'ambre and Gucci The Eyes of the Tiger have a close profile.

Takis (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Takis Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that softens citrus and green tones with a floral heart. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. There are no season or occasion votes, and the number of ratings is small, so it is best read as a general impression. It opens with red thyme and lemon, a sharp, spicy and fresh start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, artemisia and rose add a floral, green softness. The base of musk and woods settles into something sweet, powdery and creamy. Givenchy Eaudemoiselle and Molinard Habanita La Cologne have a close profile.

Vetyver Incenso (Parfum)

7.9

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Vetyver Incenso is a unisex fragrance built around vetiver and frankincense, opening with citrus and settling into a smoky, woody base. The top is ginger, lemon, bergamot and grapefruit, which gives a fresh, sharp citrus start. Vetiver and frankincense carry through the heart and base, spiced by juniper and pink pepper, then grounded by patchouli and cedarwood into a woody, resinous, smoky dry-down. A green freshness stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then business settings, though the vote count is small. Its profile is close to Farmacia SS. Annunziata Xllence - Vetyver Incenso and M. Micallef Jewel for Him.

Al Rihla

7.2

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Al Rihla is a floral, sweet unisex scent with a dense character, weighed down by spice and wood. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though those ratings rest on only a small number of votes. Expect a scent that stays on skin for a long time and projects clearly around you. The top opens with iris, orange blossom and plum. Toward the heart, tuberose, osmanthus and rose build a floral body, while mango adds a fruity sweetness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, honey and vanilla forms a sweet, woody, earthy ground, with saffron and Cambodian oud deepening the spicy side. Xerjoff 400 and La Perla Io have a close profile.

Verde di Persia

6.7

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2016

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Verde di Persia is a unisex scent that pairs the bright fruitiness of orange, lemon and green apple with the sweetness of osmanthus, apricot and rose. It opens on orange, lemon, davana, green apple and blackcurrant, a lively citrus-fruit burst. In the heart, osmanthus, apricot, rose and pistachio blossom sweeten it. Patchouli, rosewood, musk and amberwood settle underneath. Citrus and fruity accords lead, followed by sweet and gourmand ones, while spicy, oriental and leathery touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. It suits men and women alike, especially those who enjoy sweet, fruity scents. Tuttotondo Spritz Veneziano and Aquolina Chocolovers have a close profile.

Ybris

7.1

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Ybris is a discontinued unisex fragrance built around oakmoss, benzoin and iris, with a floral, sweet and fruity character. The notes don't split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as one piece. Grapefruit and lime add a faint sourness to the sweetness, while amaretto and tea soften the gourmand, fruity side. Oakmoss, benzoin and iris lay a floral, resinous ground underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few votes back these ratings, so they are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it can be worn comfortably by men and women alike.

Ker

6.8

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Ker is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose green and floral sides soften into a sweet, powdery finish. It opens with bergamot, lemon, lavender and petitgrain, a bright citrus and herbal start. In the heart, sage and basil add a green, spicy edge, while ylang-ylang and jasmine bring out the floral side. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and amber settles it onto an earthy, warm and lightly sweet ground. A slightly synthetic feel runs through the accords. Perfumes with a close profile include Floris Royal Arms Diamond Edition and Maison Alhambra Malachite.