The definitive list
The Essential Italian Fragrances
I Profumi d'Italia
Fourteen scents that carry Italy in the bottle, from the 1916 colonia that defined Italian elegance to the wild herbs of Capri: chosen, worn, and ranked by our editors.
Colonia
Acqua di Parma
Colonia is the essence of Italian elegance. Created in 1916, this timeless fragrance captures the spirit of the Bel Paese with its luminous blend of citrus, lavender, and warm spices.
Notes of bergamot, lemon, sicilian citrus and sweet orange over lavender, bulgarian rose and rosemary resting on vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and white musk
The full entryAcqua di Colonia
Santa Maria Novella
Created by Dominican friars in the 14th century, this is one of the oldest fragrances in continuous production.
Notes of bergamot, lemon and orange over lavender and rosemary resting on cedar and sandalwood
The full entryMediterraneo
Carthusia
Mediterraneo embodies the wild herbs and salty sea breeze of Capri. A fresh, herbaceous fragrance that transports you to the island's rugged coastline.
Notes of lemon, bergamot and sea notes over rosemary, myrtle and thyme resting on juniper, cedar and musk
The full entryNaxos
Xerjoff
Naxos is a rich, intoxicating blend of Sicilian honey, aromatic tobacco, and warm spices. Named after the ancient Greek colony in Sicily.
Notes of lavender, bergamot and lemon over honey, cinnamon and cashmeran resting on tobacco, tonka bean and vanilla
The full entryTeint de Neige
Lorenzo Villoresi
Teint de Neige is a cult classic - an intoxicating blend of powder, musk, and white flowers that evokes vintage glamour and timeless elegance.
Notes of rose, jasmine and heliotrope over almond, tonka bean and iris resting on musk, vanilla and sandalwood
The full entryAmbra Aurea
Profumum Roma
Ambra Aurea is liquid gold - a rich, enveloping amber fragrance of extraordinary depth and longevity.
Notes of bergamot and mandarin over amber, labdanum and cistus resting on benzoin, vanilla and musk
The full entryFico di Amalfi
Acqua di Parma
Fico di Amalfi captures the lush green beauty of fig trees along the Amalfi Coast. A fresh, solar fragrance that evokes lazy summer days by the Mediterranean.
Notes of citron, grapefruit, bergamot and pink pepper over fig nectar, fig leaf and jasmine resting on cedar, benzoin and white musk
The full entryIo Capri
Carthusia
Io Capri is Carthusia's signature fragrance, capturing the essence of wild flowers blooming on the island's famous terraces.
Notes of lily of the valley and wild flowers over freesia, cyclamen and rose resting on sandalwood, musk and cedar
The full entryMelograno
Santa Maria Novella
Melograno captures the sweet-tart complexity of ripe pomegranates, blended with florals in the refined Santa Maria Novella tradition.
Notes of pomegranate, bergamot and pink pepper over rose, peony and violet resting on musk, cedar and sandalwood
The full entryArancia di Capri
Acqua di Parma
A vibrant celebration of Capri's famous orange groves. This radiant fragrance captures the joy and warmth of the Italian island.
Notes of sicilian orange, blood orange and lemon over petit grain, cardamom and rose de mai resting on musk, caramel and amber
The full entryUden
Xerjoff
Uden showcases Xerjoff's mastery of precious woods, featuring refined oudh tempered by Italian elegance.
Notes of saffron, rose and bergamot over oudh, jasmine and orris resting on sandalwood, amber and musk
The full entryAcqua Viva
Profumum Roma
Acqua Viva is a refined interpretation of freshness - bright citrus tempered by elegant woods in Profumum Roma's signature concentrated style.
Notes of lemon, orange and bergamot over neroli, petitgrain and lavender resting on cedar, musk and amber
The full entryPiper Nigrum
Lorenzo Villoresi
Piper Nigrum celebrates black pepper in all its complexity - spicy, warm, and mysteriously addictive.
Notes of black pepper, pink pepper and cardamom over clove, ginger and nutmeg resting on sandalwood, amber and musk
The full entrySushi Imperiale
Bois 1920
An unexpected name for a refreshing, sophisticated fragrance that blends aquatic notes with citrus and ginger.
Notes of bergamot, grapefruit and ginger over sea notes, green tea and cardamom resting on musk, cedar and ambergris
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