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09/28/2021
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Summer In Rome (Annick Menardo, 2017)
Scentrack: Matia Bazar – Vacanze Romane
Although this version of Roma Uomo is called Cedro (Italian for cedar) and possesses beautiful teal color, in my opinion woody notes in the composition are pretty hidden. The more appropriate name should be Summer or Acqua. The Strong Firmenich’s Cascalone note is responsible for this fresh and salty summer vibe.
Cedro opens up with salty and ozonic kick of Cascalone, a derivate of legendary Calone, accompanied by the flat and synthetic mandarin note. The synthetic and powdery vanilla immediately comes in the game. In the background there are some kind pale floral notes that are hard to identify, and some muted woody aspects. This floral and vanilla sweetness recreated some bubblegum-like aspects. The note breakdown suggests much more that I can actually pinpoint. Such a pity, because I expected a woody version of classic Roma Uomo from Annick Menardo. Cedro smells very much like the original Roma Uomo, even more similar to the original than current devastating reformulation of Roma Uomo. Another similar creation is Diesel Fuel for Life Men, a collaboration with Jacques Cavallier, where the fruity bubble gum part is successfully welded with a hard core masculine fougere.
Cedro is an easy to wear summer creation with strong 90’s vibe, which unfortunately does not deliver all the promised. The composition is very synthetic and performance is subpar. Instead of bringing new flankers, I would like that Laura Biagiotti company finally releases a formulation of Roma Uomo truer to the original and rerelease the legendary Venezia Uomo.
Although this version of Roma Uomo is called Cedro (Italian for cedar) and possesses beautiful teal color, in my opinion woody notes in the composition are pretty hidden. The more appropriate name should be Summer or Acqua. The Strong Firmenich’s Cascalone note is responsible for this fresh and salty summer vibe.
Cedro opens up with salty and ozonic kick of Cascalone, a derivate of legendary Calone, accompanied by the flat and synthetic mandarin note. The synthetic and powdery vanilla immediately comes in the game. In the background there are some kind pale floral notes that are hard to identify, and some muted woody aspects. This floral and vanilla sweetness recreated some bubblegum-like aspects. The note breakdown suggests much more that I can actually pinpoint. Such a pity, because I expected a woody version of classic Roma Uomo from Annick Menardo. Cedro smells very much like the original Roma Uomo, even more similar to the original than current devastating reformulation of Roma Uomo. Another similar creation is Diesel Fuel for Life Men, a collaboration with Jacques Cavallier, where the fruity bubble gum part is successfully welded with a hard core masculine fougere.
Cedro is an easy to wear summer creation with strong 90’s vibe, which unfortunately does not deliver all the promised. The composition is very synthetic and performance is subpar. Instead of bringing new flankers, I would like that Laura Biagiotti company finally releases a formulation of Roma Uomo truer to the original and rerelease the legendary Venezia Uomo.
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