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02/28/2016
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Agrumi Amari di Sicilia
Citrus-based scents are a tough act to pull off. First of all, fragrances belonging to this category are particularly prone to falling into the “been there/done that” trap. Next, longevity is a big issue since it is very often the case that they provide their wearers with only a brief moment of olfactory pleasure. This leads to a dilemma we, perfumistas, have to face: why on earth are we supposed to invest considerable amounts of hard-earned cash into such short-lived fragrances requiring endless reapplications? All of this occurred to me while I was testing a bunch of samples of citrusy perfumes. Most of them were okay, some of them even memorable, but the one that stood out above the rest was “Agrumi Amari di Sicilia” by the Italian niche brand Bois 1920.
To put it simply, “Agrumi Amari di Sicilia” is an olfactory celebration of summer. Composed by Enzo Galardi, it exudes an air of effortless (Italian, perhaps?) elegance. I find the structure of the fragrance relatively simple but definitely not flat or dull. “Agrumi” starts off with a mouth-watering mix of bitter citrus fruit: lime, grapefruit and lemon. This is my favourite stage as the citruses have a refreshing as well as uplifting effect on me. They are later joined a black currant note which sustains the fruity nature of the scent. A slight herbal undertone is provided by petitgrain and the whole composition rests on a soft, musky base.
“Agrumi” is by no means revolutionary. Nonetheless, it's a delightful composition, likely to appeal to those who prefer their summer cologne to be both uncomplicated and elegant. For a summer scent, its sillage and longevity are decent, which does not mean, of course, a few reapplications will not be necessary. If you're looking for a fragrance that will manage to put you in the right mood for the summer, “Agrumi Amari di Sicilia” is a strong contender.
To put it simply, “Agrumi Amari di Sicilia” is an olfactory celebration of summer. Composed by Enzo Galardi, it exudes an air of effortless (Italian, perhaps?) elegance. I find the structure of the fragrance relatively simple but definitely not flat or dull. “Agrumi” starts off with a mouth-watering mix of bitter citrus fruit: lime, grapefruit and lemon. This is my favourite stage as the citruses have a refreshing as well as uplifting effect on me. They are later joined a black currant note which sustains the fruity nature of the scent. A slight herbal undertone is provided by petitgrain and the whole composition rests on a soft, musky base.
“Agrumi” is by no means revolutionary. Nonetheless, it's a delightful composition, likely to appeal to those who prefer their summer cologne to be both uncomplicated and elegant. For a summer scent, its sillage and longevity are decent, which does not mean, of course, a few reapplications will not be necessary. If you're looking for a fragrance that will manage to put you in the right mood for the summer, “Agrumi Amari di Sicilia” is a strong contender.
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