The Perfume Library

Une Nuit

8.7

Gritti · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Gritti Une Nuit is a sweet, powdery, gourmand unisex scent where coconut, iris and powder meet date, chocolate and cream. It opens softly with coconut, iris and powder. In the heart, date, chocolate and cream pull it toward a creamy, edible character. The base of musk, vanilla and cedarwood balances the sweetness with a woody backdrop, while the spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans toward evenings and nights out, though it also works for daily wear. Feminine votes lead on character, but a fair number of voters find it masculine. Bettina Barty Vanilla and Yoppy Golden Glam have a close profile.

Preludio

6.1

Gritti · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gritti Preludio is a unisex scent with a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet character, backed by a woody streak. It opens with marine notes, Sicilian lemon and French lavender, clean and bright. In the heart, sandalwood, pine and tobacco pull it towards a woody, slightly spicy side. The base of musk, ambergris and algae keeps the sea-air feel going, with floral and fruity touches mixed in. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so treat that with caution. Voters lean towards leisure, business and daily wear, with some picking evening and sport. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, an easy everyday scent. Pierre Cardin Bleu Marine pour Elle and Jacques Zolty Flowersea have a close profile.

Giudecca

7.5

Gritti · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gritti Giudecca is a unisex floral that opens with cardamom and rose, carries tuberose and jasmine in its heart and sweetens into vanilla; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs cardamom, cypress and rose, giving a spicy, slightly woody start. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and violet thicken the floral side. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and musk settles it onto a sweet, creamy, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings should be read with caution. With its dense florals and sweet base, it sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Dior New Look 1947 and Penhaligon's Night Scented Stock have a close profile.

Areté

8.3

Gritti · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Gritti Areté is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance built around sandalwood, cardamom and leather; it has been discontinued. Calabrian bergamot and cardamom bring a spiced freshness, while cedar and sandalwood lay a dry woodiness beneath it. Leather, tobacco and whisky pull the scent in a smoky, leathery, slightly earthy direction, and the resinous, oriental accords keep it warm. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small. It reads as a heavy, characterful scent that suits men and women alike. Jovoy Private Label and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Oud Masira

7.8

Gritti · 2023

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

Gritti Oud Masira is a heavy, woody unisex fragrance that sets a smoky, leathery oud against a gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. Its dense build suits cooler weather and evenings more easily. It sits comfortably on both men and women. The opening has birch, plum and rum, with the plum and rum adding sweetness from the start. In the heart, rose, nutmeg and leather bring a spicy, leathery turn. The base of tonka bean, amber and Cambodian oud leaves a woody, earthy, smoky warmth with an animal edge.

Light Powdery

7.5

Gritti · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Gritti Light Powdery is a unisex scent that pairs ylang-ylang, jasmine and iris with the woody softness of gaiac wood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. No clear season or occasion stands out, and the unisex character means it can be worn by anyone. As a whole it leaves a floral, powdery impression. Ylang-ylang and jasmine give a sweet, creamy floral heart, iris brings out the powdery side, and gaiac wood lays a woody base underneath. A slightly synthetic sheen can be felt too. Narciso Rodriguez Narciso (Eau de Parfum Poudrée) and Shiseido Zen Essence have a close profile.

Yasuni Amber

7.8

Gritti · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Gritti Yasuni Amber is a unisex gourmand and spicy scent that opens with orange, lavender and bergamot, then moves into the warmth of amber, nutmeg and tobacco before settling into vanilla and caramel. The top notes of orange, lavender and bergamot give it a fresh start. In the heart, amber, nutmeg, tobacco and geranium bring a spicy, resinous warmth. The base lays down smoky notes and cedarwood as a woody ground, while vanilla and caramel pull it towards a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its sweet, oriental and woody character works on both men and women. Perfumes with a close profile include Phil Julian Fovere and Xerjoff Starlight.

Lu

7.6

Gritti · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Gritti Lu is a feminine fragrance built around Bulgarian rose absolute, jasmine, cedar and geranium, with a floral, woody character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good, and so is its sillage. Both ratings rest on few votes, though, so they are best read loosely. It is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens on Bulgarian rose absolute. The heart brings jasmine, cedar, geranium and Brazilian rosewood together, and the floral side is balanced by woody and spicy touches. Amber and musk form the base, while citrus and animal tones sit among the accords.

Antalya

8.5

Gritti · 2010

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Gritti Antalya is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent whose green, woody and slightly smoky side sets it apart from typical sea fragrances. It opens with the coolness of myrtle, seawater, angelica and sea salt. In the heart, tobacco, immortelle and algae pull that freshness towards an earthy, smoky tone. The base of amber, oakmoss and cedarwood settles it into a calm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and nearly half of voters score them high, though the number of votes is small. It doesn't lean on gender and can be worn by anyone. Spiritwoods Nemophilist and TALE Parfum Water Me have a close profile.

Oud Reale

7.5

Gritti · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Gritti Oud Reale is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral and settles into a spicy, woody, oriental character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable trail up close without filling a room. There are too few votes to say much about seasons or occasions, and it reads open to both men and women. Ginger, gurjum balsam and green lemon give a bright, slightly bitter start. In the heart, jasmine, pink pepper and vetiver take over, with the floral side balanced by spice and earthy vetiver. Musk, ambergris and oud gather the scent into a soft, woody base.

Fanós

7.0

Gritti · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gritti Fanós is a unisex scent that pairs a spicy opening of ginger, cinnamon and cardamom with a floral heart of sandalwood, mimosa and violet; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and spicy with ginger, cinnamon and cardamom. At the heart, sandalwood, mimosa and violet bring a woody, powdery softness. In the base, orange blossom, vanilla and amber sweeten the scent, while the green and fruity touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is unisex, suiting men and women alike. Penhaligon's Artemisia (Eau de Parfum) and Jacomo Paradox Green have a close note and accord profile.

Anima

7.2

Gritti · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gritti Anima is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with fruity, sweet and woody undertones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine and can sit comfortably on anyone. It opens with bergamot, pineapple and lime, which keep it bright and fruity. Jasmine, iris and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base settles on cedarwood and sandalwood, while vanilla and ambergris leave it creamy and sweet.

Delirium

6.5

Gritti · 2012

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Gritti Delirium is a unisex scent that ties the bite of black pepper and pink pepper to the smoky resin of vetiver and frankincense; it has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper, pink pepper and angelica, a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, vetiver, elemi resin and woody notes lay down a green, dry base. At the bottom, frankincense and opoponax pull the scent towards something resinous, smoky and faintly sweet, with a synthetic sheen sitting in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage is rated good. Its woody, spicy character leans neither masculine nor feminine, so it reads as unisex. Joop! Joop! Homme Absolute and Montblanc Black Meisterstück have a close profile.

Dor De Vara

7.4

Gritti · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gritti Dor De Vara is a sweet, creamy and powdery women's fragrance that pairs fresh flowers with peach, cream and vanilla. Magnolia, peach blossom and honeysuckle give it a fresh, floral opening. In the heart, peach, cream and marshmallow pull it towards a fruity, gourmand side. The base of white musk, vanilla and sandalwood settles that sweetness onto a powdery, warm footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. The scent reads feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Once Upon A Summer and Pierre Guillaume Dialogue with Venus.

Matin d'Été

7.0

Gritti · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gritti Matin d'Été is a unisex fruity floral that opens on lemon zest, bergamot and kumquat, then sweetens with passion fruit and hibiscus. The opening is bright and sharp: lemon zest, bergamot and kumquat. In the heart, passion fruit, hibiscus and cape gooseberry bring a fruity, floral sweetness. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and white musk softens everything into a creamy, slightly powdery, woody finish. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick it for leisure and daytime wear, though night out, business and evening get votes too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, with a light, lively character.

Rêve d'Or

8.2

Gritti · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gritti Rêve d'Or is a unisex gourmand that opens with brown sugar, almond and rose water and sweetens into caramel and amber. Brown sugar, rose water and almond make up a sweet opening. In the heart, dried fruits, lokum and rum come forward, while caramel, sandalwood and amber settle at the base. The floral, fruity and spicy accords balance the sweetness, and a powdery, creamy softness joins in. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so that reading should be taken with caution. It suits both men and women. Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille (Eau de Toilette) and Hermetica Amberbee have a close profile.

Mon Ami

6.0

Gritti · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gritti Mon Ami is a unisex perfume whose fresh, aquatic character is softened by the sweetness of coconut and fig. It opens with green notes, lemon blossom and monoï, a bright floral start. In the heart, sea breeze, coconut and fig come forward, bringing out the fruity and creamy side. Tonka bean, musk and sandalwood settle into a sweet, woody base in the dry-down. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. The accords carry a freshness close to summer heat, yet the sweet, gourmand side keeps it from reading as purely cool. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. Memoize Veritas and Dorin Figue Divine have a close profile.

Vanille Mystère

7.8

Gritti · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Gritti Vanille Mystère is a unisex fragrance that opens with clove, nutmeg and saffron and settles into a sweet base of vanilla, amber and musk. Those who rated it find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is a first impression. It suits men and women alike. Clove, nutmeg and saffron bring the spice up front. In the heart, sandalwood, lavender, iris and rose add a soft floral layer. Patchouli, oakmoss, amber, musk and vanilla dominate the base, and the scent dries down sweet, resinous and warm.

Lumière du Désert

7.1

Gritti · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Gritti Lumière du Désert is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that sets the brightness of neroli and orange zest against darker notes like myrrh, cocoa and leather. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, with longevity looking especially strong. The number of votes is small, so this is not yet a firm verdict. It is unisex and does not lean to one gender. It opens with neroli, orange zest and frankincense in a fresh, resinous start. In the heart, myrrh, cocoa and patchouli pull it toward a gourmand, creamy feel. The base of leather, oud and cinnamon dries down woody and oriental. Rabanne Pure XS Night and Maison Alhambra Infini Elixir have a close profile.

Sweet Vanilla

8.2

Gritti · 2013

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Gritti Sweet Vanilla is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent for people who enjoy confectionery fragrances. Its sillage is rated as good, though only a few people have voted, so that view rests on a small sample. It sits comfortably on either men or women, in a unisex style. It has been discontinued, which is worth knowing if you plan to track it down. Cotton candy, caramel and Bourbon vanilla make up the scent, and since the notes have no top, heart or base split, it reads as a single whole. Sweetness leads, a creamy softness smooths it out, and the synthetic accord sharpens the sugary feel a little. Valentino Born in Roma Caramel Crush and Jousset Parfums Crème Brûlée have a close profile.

Mathi

7.1

Gritti · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gritti Mathi is a floral fragrance for women built on white rose, sandalwood and honey, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, and it reads feminine. The notes come across as one whole: the floral side of white rose is softened by the warm woodiness of sandalwood and the sweetness of honey. The accords add a fresh, citrusy brightness, a green touch, a little spice and a powdery texture. Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique and Dior Escale à Pondichéry have a close profile.

Silence Between Worlds

8.3

Gritti · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gritti Silence Between Worlds is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, floral and aquatic character, balancing a salty brightness with soft floral and musk notes. It opens with bergamot, thyme and salty notes, where the green and aquatic side comes forward. The heart brings myrtle, jasmine and lily of the valley, with the floral side wrapped in a powdery, lightly creamy softness. The base settles into musk, blond woods and tonka bean; the spicy and sweet tones stay in the background, leaving a calm, chypre-leaning finish. Xerjoff Wabar and Diptyque Do Son (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Gritti · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gritti · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Spicy