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8 Italian Perfumes That Turn Every Day into "Dolce Vita"
Some consider France the world capital of perfume, but there's a part of olfactory history that is often overlooked – many French perfumers learned their techniques from Italians. While France gets most of the attention when it comes to scents, you miss a lot if you ignore Italian perfumes. Here are eight scents that clearly show why Italian creations should take center stage in your perfume collection.
TL;DR
- Many French perfumers learned their techniques from Italians, yet Italian perfumery is often overlooked.
- Santa Maria Novella, founded in 1221 in Florence, is Italy's oldest perfumery and still offers its first scent, Acqua Della Regina.
- Modern Italian perfumes offer sophisticated interpretations of gourmand notes, like dark chocolate and vanilla, avoiding excessive sweetness.
- Profumoir emphasizes layering scents, allowing individuals to create unique, personalized fragrances.
- Casamorati, revived by Xerjoff, brings historical Italian perfumery into the 21st century with opulent bottles and original formulas.
- The House of Oud (THoO) creates complex, harmonious fragrances with over 14 notes, often inspired by art and music.
- The luxury brand Linari offers exquisite, artistic bottles and complex, aromatic scents inspired by nature and historical figures.