Scentrack:
Ornella Vanoni – L’Appuntamento
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As I was born and raised on the coast of
the Mediterranean Sea the beautiful smell of fig leaf is my natural habitat (another
one is tomato leaf). The smell of fig leaf reminds me of my garden in the small
seaside resort. If I must choose just one note considered as personal, the fig
leaf is the note. That is the reason I love Salvatore Ferragamo Pour Homme.
This fragrance is a well done masculine fig leaf. The essence of ancient Mediterranean
culture, and Italian passion for life are preserved in this great-looking
Ferragamo bottle.
Ferragamo pour Homme opens with a realistic,
milky fig leaf note, accompanied by a fresh neroli. This Mediterranean fresh opening is garnered
with a hefty dose of cardamom, similar to the one observed in Costume National
Homme. The heart of this fragrance is flowery. Subtle jasmine, soft rose, and
pale old school carnation. The base is made of vetiver, clean soapy musk, and cedar.
This woody character of the base gives the whole composition a pronounced masculine
twist.
Personally, I really like this
fragrance. Ferragamo pour Homme is a not a typical designer release. It has
some old school echoes, but it’s contemporary and relevant today. It’s a summer
fragrance, mostly devoid of citrus notes. It possesses a strong flowery aspect,
but still do not cross a border toward unisex. Jean-Pierre Mary did a very nice
job, well tweaked and refined composition. If you have a chance, do check this
Mediterranean jewel.
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Longevity / Projection
Good (5-7 hours) / Average
Suggested wearing
Warmer spring evenings or during the
summer / both day or night
Alternatives
Marc Jacobs for Men – solid but not this
good
Hermes Un Jardin En Mediterranee –
unisex take on fig leaf
Diptyque Philosykos – a niche fig
leaf/coconut combo
Ferrari Noble Fig – a nice take on the
same theme
Costume National Homme – just similar in
spicy construction
Pros
Easy to wear
Strong Mediterranean
vibe
Reasonably priced
Great-looking bottle
Cons
Average performance
Flowery heart is too much for some
Rating
7.5/10
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