The Perfume Library

By Night (White)

8.0

Profumi del Forte · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Profumi del Forte By Night (White) is a feminine scent that sets bright citrus against a powdery, creamy and sweet floral heart. It opens with bergamot, Sicilian lemon and petitgrain, while coriander seed and black pepper add a light spicy edge. At the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine absolute lead, with violet and orchid softening the florals. The base turns gourmand and sweet through vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean, with white musk and sandalwood adding a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters call it feminine, and no season clearly dominates, though fall sits slightly ahead. Leisure, evening and daily wear are chosen about equally. Réminiscence Macaron d'Amour / Dragée and Quintesscent Terra have a close profile.

Roma Imperiale

8.1

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Profumi del Forte Roma Imperiale opens fresh but settles into a sweet, floral body with spicy and woody touches; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately. Voters lean towards spring first and autumn second, and their picks for daily wear through to evening are spread fairly evenly. More than half of voters read it as feminine, while the rest call it classic or modern. The top notes of neroli, bergamot and mandarin orange give a fresh opening, with cinnamon and coriander seed adding spice. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and rose form a floral core. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and oakmoss sweetens the scent and leaves it powdery and woody.

Versilia Aurum

7.1

Profumi del Forte · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Profumi del Forte Versilia Aurum is a unisex fragrance that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy gourmand feel. It opens with strawberry, orange and plum for a bright, fruity start. Iris, rose, jasmine and tuberose carry the floral heart. Vanilla, tonka bean, white musk and sandalwood sweeten and soften the base. Most voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Fall and winter lead, with spring close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum and Amouage Blossom Love (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Versilia Vintage - Ambra Mediterranea

7.6

Profumi del Forte · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Profumi del Forte Versilia Vintage - Ambra Mediterranea is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Coriander and orange open it, with jasmine and ylang-ylang adding a soft floral heart. The base leans on vanilla, ambergris, tolu balm, frankincense and Siam benzoin, while cedarwood and patchouli make it woody and earthy. The overall impression is a resinous, powdery, faintly smoky sweet oriental. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions and summer the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Réminiscence Le Patchouli Élixir and Estēe Lauder Cinnabar have a close profile.

Vittoria Apuana

6.6

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Profumi del Forte Vittoria Apuana is a fruity floral for women, pairing mandarin orange, bitter orange and orange with the sweet, creamy tones of banana, tiaré and coconut. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, though evening and night out also get a share. It reads clearly feminine to most voters. It opens with a bright citrus lift of mandarin orange, bitter orange and orange. In the heart, banana, tiaré and coconut turn it sweet, creamy and gourmand. Ambergris and vanilla close it in the base with a soft, powdery finish.

Tirrenico

6.2

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Tirrenico is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with aquatic and green notes up front, best suited to summer and spring and to daily or leisure wear. The top is led by aquatic notes, bergamot and bitter orange, with woods and balsamic notes softening the freshness. In the heart, jasmine, basil and fennel add a green, floral and lightly spicy turn. White musk, sandalwood and oakmoss settle the base into a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business wear also common. It doesn't read firmly masculine or feminine, since votes go to both. Its profile is close to Gucci Gucci by Gucci pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Lattafa Raghba for Man.

Marconi 3

7.4

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Profumi del Forte Marconi 3 is a sweet, spicy floral with powdery, resinous and woody tones, aimed at women and best suited to cold-season evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine or classic. It opens with cinnamon, coriander, star anise and coconut, giving a spicy sweetness. Rose, geranium and iris bring a floral, powdery softness to the heart. In the base, tolu balm, vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss settle into a resinous, gourmand, slightly animal warmth.

150 Parfum

7.5

Profumi del Forte · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Profumi del Forte 150 Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with the sweet, powdery warmth of vanilla and ambergris; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, orange, violet leaf and labdanum, then cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood build a woody middle. The base of white musk, ambergris, vanilla and tonka bean leaves a gourmand sweetness, with a spicy, oriental edge alongside. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. On character, feminine votes lead, with modern and masculine also present. Roja Parfums Amber and Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Versilia Vintage - Boisé

7.9

Profumi del Forte · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Versilia Vintage - Boisé is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with bergamot, bitter orange and vetiver, and turns honeyed and lavender-soft at its heart; it has been discontinued. The top pairs bergamot, bitter orange and vetiver for a citrusy, green start. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, honey and lavender add a floral, sweet softness. The base of tonka bean, elemi resin, Texas cedar and Indonesian patchouli settles into a spicy, resinous, slightly smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, business and evening get nearly equal support. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex.

Vaiana Dea

7.0

Profumi del Forte · 2013

Floral · Green · Fruity

Profumi del Forte Vaiana Dea is a floral scent that sets milk, coconut and peach against tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang; it reads as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine. Votes are spread fairly evenly across the seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though daily wear gets votes too. Milk, aldehydes, violet leaf, bergamot and peach open soft yet fresh. In the heart, white flowers are sweetened by honey and cocoa. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and oakmoss settles the scent onto a powdery, woody, chypre ground. Guerlain Nahema and Chloé Chloé (1975) have a close profile.

By Night (Black)

7.3

Profumi del Forte · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte By Night (Black) is a fresh, citrusy and green masculine scent, deepened by spice, wood and resin. Mandarin orange, orange and lime give it a bright citrus feel, while juniper, basil and lavender keep it green and spicy. Jasmine adds a soft floral touch, and cedar, cypress and frankincense build a woody, resinous, slightly smoky backdrop. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters call its character masculine.

Versilia Platinum

7.5

Profumi del Forte · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Versilia Platinum is a unisex scent that opens fresh with citrus and spice, then darkens toward a smoky, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit, bergamot, pink pepper and black pepper lead the opening, with rhubarb adding to the bright start. In the heart, freesia, geranium and rose bring a floral, green touch. The base rests on vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood, while frankincense and oakmoss deepen the resinous, smoky side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across spring, summer and fall, with winter a little behind. It leans toward leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and the office. More than half of voters find it masculine, though it is classed as unisex.

Mythical Woods

7.0

Profumi del Forte · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Profumi del Forte Mythical Woods is a sweet, spicy woody scent with a powdery, resinous feel, best suited to autumn and winter evenings and worn by anyone, as a unisex fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for business and daily wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but the feminine vote is sizeable. It opens with saffron and raspberry giving a spicy sweetness, and honey and ginger keep that sweetness warm in the heart. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and gaiac wood build the woody frame, tonka bean and vanilla soften it, and white musk and ambergris leave a powdery trail.

Colonia del Forte 1452

7.3

Profumi del Forte · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Colonia del Forte 1452 is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built on tangerine and orange lifted by aldehydes. It opens with tangerine, aldehydes and orange, the aldehydes giving the citrus a bright, slightly synthetic edge. In the heart, petitgrain and blossoms soften it, and green notes in the base leave a clean green finish. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly sweet. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which suits its unisex character. Zara Lisboa and Jacques Fath Curaçao Bay have a close profile.

Frescoamaro

6.1

Profumi del Forte · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Profumi del Forte Frescoamaro is a unisex scent that opens with mint, gin and cucumber and reads green, aquatic and floral. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate, neither strong nor faint. On character, feminine edges ahead, though masculine and modern also get a fair share. The top is cool with mint, gin, juniper berry, melon and cucumber, while violet leaf and cypress add a green edge. In the heart, osmanthus and damask rose bring a soft floral touch. Sandalwood, moss and vetiver form a woody base. Zara Rio de Janeiro and Jeanne en Provence Acqua have a close profile.

Toscanello

6.9

Profumi del Forte · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Profumi del Forte Toscanello is a unisex fragrance with a fruity, sweet, gourmand character, softened by spicy and woody edges. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. With no season or occasion votes, it's hard to say when it suits best, but it reads as equally at home on men and women. It opens with bergamot, cocoa, coffee, rum and milk, where bitter coffee meets creamy milk. The heart brings tobacco, tea, honey and hay forward. The base of cedarwood, musk, vanilla and amber closes it in a sweet, woody warmth. Pana Dora Moonlight and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild have a close profile.

Forte + Forte

6.0

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Forte + Forte is a fresh, green and citrusy women's fragrance built around tarragon, petitgrain and lemon; it has been discontinued. The top is tarragon, petitgrain, lemon, Sicilian orange, grapefruit and bergamot, with lavender alongside that bright opening. Clove, jasmine and Florentine iris add a soft floral heart. The base of white musk, patchouli, oakmoss and tonka bean grounds it gently, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters link it to daily wear, leisure and the office. Solinotes Yuzu and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza share a close profile.

Colonia del Forte 1265

7.5

Profumi del Forte · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Colonia del Forte 1265 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, work and leisure come up most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a calm, close trail. Masculine and feminine votes sit near each other, so it works on either side. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot, orange and lemon in a bright citrus layer. Neroli, rose, heliotrope and lavender add a floral, powdery softness in the heart. Rosemary, thyme, oakmoss and musk close it out in a green, spicy fougère mood. Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia and Penhaligon's Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Prima Rugiada

6.8

Profumi del Forte · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Prima Rugiada is a fresh, green unisex scent led by galbanum, cardamom and Calabrian bergamot. The top is galbanum, cardamom, pink pepper and lemon, with aldehydes and mint keeping the opening crisp. In the heart, aquatic notes, jasmine absolute, rose and violet add a floral, lightly powdery softness, while tomato leaf holds on to the green character. The base of Atlas cedar, oakmoss absolute and vetiver dries down into a woody, earthy ground. Citrus, spicy and powdery accords round it out. Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Blanc and Solinotes Thé Matcha have a close note and accord profile.

Corpi Caldi

6.9

Profumi del Forte · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Profumi del Forte Corpi Caldi is a floral, sweet unisex scent that opens on mint, plum and May rose and settles into vanilla and heliotrope. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. It sits closest to leisure time, evenings and nights out, and also works for the office and daily wear. Mint, gardenia leaf, plum and grapefruit give a cool, fruity opening. The heart is led by May rose, ylang-ylang, iris and orange blossom. In the base, heliotrope and vanilla make it powdery and creamy, while oakmoss and patchouli dry the sweetness a little.

Fiorisia

6.1

Profumi del Forte · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Profumi del Forte Fiorisia is a fresh, floral and green fragrance for women, with a fruity and lightly spicy edge. It has been discontinued. The top opens with bergamot and green leaves, while blueberry and tamarind add a fruity colour. In the heart, carnation, jasmine, iris and ylang-ylang build a floral garden feel. The base of musk, cedarwood and sandalwood settles it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so the scent stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these values are only a rough guide. Etat Libre d'Orange Cologne and Coty Chanson d'Eau have a close profile.

Colonia del Forte 1475

5.5

Profumi del Forte · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Profumi del Forte Colonia del Forte 1475 is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens with lemon and green notes and carries a seaside feel. The top is lemon and green notes; in the heart, ginger, seawater and salt give it a spicy, salty freshness. In the base, vanilla, woods and oakmoss soften that brightness and leave a woody, chypre-leaning finish. Longevity is rated weak, though that rests on only a few votes, so it may need refreshing during the day. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. Le Sel d'Issey by Issey Miyake and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Parfum have a close profile.

Vetiver Moderno

7.4

Profumi del Forte · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Vetiver Moderno is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as moderate, so it stays close and lasts through the day without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. It opens with lemon, bergamot and pink grapefruit for a fresh citrus start. In the heart, nutmeg, jasmine, lavender and rose add a floral, lightly spicy softness. Vetiver carries the woody, green base, while tonka bean, musk and ambergris round it into a powdery, creamy and slightly sweet finish.