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Hey folks! I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. Mine has been okay. I honestly don't have much to look forward to. I did get one present though! A reader gave me a bottle Houbigant Fougere Royale, which I am eternally grateful for. It's the only present I will be getting, but I love the fragrance so much, that it's okay. Christmas isn't about gifts anyways.
Anyway, enough about that...let's get to the reason you are here, Italian fragrances. Italy doesn't have as many houses as France does, but I think they are overall better. Don't get me wrong, it's very close. I love many French houses as well. This article is the list of reasons that I think Italy is ahead in the game right now.
Before I get into it, I just want to say that I have partnered with Mozzafiato. This article isn't sponsored by them, but I just want to say some things they have going on right now until December 25th. You can get 15% off gift card purchases for that one person you forgot a gift for. They are also selling subscription boxes where they will send you 4 boxes over the year, one for each season, that is filled with Italian goodies. The links provided here are affiliate links and I do get a commission if you buy anything. Anything you read here is still my own opinion. Those of you who know me, know I would never partner with a brand unless I believed in them. I have turned many brands down before, but Mozzafiato carries some hard-to-find Italian fragrances and for that alone, I think they are worth checking out. They also carry grooming products, beauty, and some other Italian-themed things. Here are the links if you're interested: Gift Cards and Subscription Boxes.
Now, let's get into the actual article!
Timeless Refinement
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| Carthusia Uomo |
Italian fragrances have this panache to them that is both carefree and timeless. They embody classic elegance while still smelling modern at the same time. That is certainly something I can appreciate.
Take, for instance, Carthusia Uomo(Available at Mozzafiato). It's a classical composition that is modern. Clean florals, a minor aquatic feel, soft leather, and woody oakmoss with cedar. It's just how Italians do their perfumes. It's fresh, but deep and luxurious at the same time. I never thought I would say that about a fragrance with an aquatic note...
It's in the Citrus
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| Acqu di Parma Arancia di Capri |
Sorry, France. Italy does citruses better than you. Part of their culture is built around citruses and they know them better than anyone. Whether it's a juicy freshly squeezed orange, a sparkling bergamot, or a bitter lemon...Italy knows their citruses and how to execute them perfectly.
Acqua di Parma and Profumum Roma display this affinity for citruses the best, from what I have tried so far. They are happy, energizing, carefree, and cooling. They are also not shy about putting several different ones in one perfume. It's evident that they love them.
A Carefree Style
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| Missoni Pour Homme |
Italian fragrances are usually not made to be as elegant as other countries like the UK and France do. They have this playfulness. This aura of a sea breeze in a white linen shirt that just makes you think about relaxing.
They are vacation in a bottle, but not your standard tropical beach vacation. These are sunny, fresh, and almost flirty at times. There is a beautiful simplicity to them, while also being complex. That is what I love about them,
Attention to Detail
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| Xerjoff Naxos |
Italian perfumery isn't always about being carefree. They can still do luxury as well. Xerjoff is a brand that speaks to the Italian dedication to craftmanship. The bottles themselves present like a high-end luxury experience...and many of them are.
Every little note is meticulously selected. They still included the citruses that Italy is known for and combine them with rich woods, tobacco, and ambers to create something that speaks of French luxury, but is still quintessentially Italian.
Conclusion
I hope to visit Italy one day and experience it for myself. But for now, I will keep experiencing it through fragrances. I will continue to discover new citruses from this country. I believe Carthusia Mediterraneo will be next since I was so impressed with Uomo. I still want to collect almost all of the Acqua di Parmas as well. It's almost Christmas and I already want a vacation thinking about those fresh fragrances.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. I am going to try to post my winter list tomorrow, so stay tuned. Remember to smell great and be kind. You never know what someone is going through. One kind word could save them.
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