The Perfume Library

Lucevera

7.3

Accendis · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Accendis Lucevera is a fresh unisex scent where citrus and green notes meet fruity sweetness, with a slightly earthy edge. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, and the heart brings patchouli and pineapple, adding an earthy depth to the freshness. In the base, vanilla sweetness settles onto virginia cedar and ambergris, giving a soft woody footing. A spicy touch runs through the balance. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those readings are tentative. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, then daily wear, while evening and night out come lower. Nishane Hacivat and LPDO Cretus 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.

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.

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.

Oud Royale

8.1

Venezia 1920 · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Venezia 1920 Oud Royale is a spicy, woody unisex scent led by oud, patchouli and saffron. It opens with orange and lemon, their light sourness set against dry cedarwood. Iris and rose in the heart soften the edges. The base is dominated by oud, patchouli, saffron and musk, settling into an oriental, resinous, smoky and leathery character. This composition by Luca Gritti runs dense and dark. Boadicea the Victorious Legend and Initio Oud for Greatness have a close profile.

Venezia 1920 · 2019

Venezia 1920 · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Aquatic

Venezia 1920 · 2019

Fresh · Green · Fruity

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