Romeo di Romeo Gigli (1989)
by Romeo Gigli

It could be honeysuckle. At any rate, it’s a beautifully fresh / floral fragrance. The top notes are citrus, fruit, and, let’s say, floral—a wonderfully singular floral that flaunts its beauty and purity, supported by a demure plum note and some reticent citrus notes. The floral top eventually joins in the full floral bouquet in the middle level—practically every flower including orchid and rose. This middle level is superbly balanced, surprisingly non fru- fru, and lasts as only a pre 90’s scent can last. The base is a traditional amber, musk, sandalwood—delicate and lovely. All the accords are full, beautifully structured, and tasteful. There’s not a trace of synthetic ambiance in the entire movement. This is a light and refined fragrance that is warm, comforting and absolutely lovely.

11th December, 2010.

Very strong on the jasmine and freesia, this is a southern belle floral. Lovely when in the mood for...jasmine and freesia! The notes sound chypre-like, but it's really a heady floral. (Notes: Bergamot, jasmine, orange blossom, freesia, sandalwood)

22nd May, 2007.

Me too! I LOVE Romeo. Smells like one of this sultry summer twilights, you know, the smell of fragrant magenta stocks (Matthiola), honeysuckle (I agree) moths round about, mad crickets etc. Beautiful, sexy, sensual, deep and mysterious, like a dark, indigo velvet.

13rd May, 2007.

I LOVE this fragrance. I believe the overpowering note in this particular fragrance is honeysuckle. It is the PERFECT fragrance for springtime for women, or even some men (like me). It may be very floral, but I find when I wear floral fragrances I get the most compliments. Besides there are many men's fragrances that could pass as women's fragrances. I suppose these are the "unisex" fragrances I particularly like this one, and am surprised there is not a picture of the unusual bottle in which this fantastic fragrance comes in. I have the bottle sitting on my coffee table in the main salon as a "conversation piece." It is a truly beautiful bottle, and perhaps Basenotes will be putting a photo of the bottle here soon. I would highly suggest this fragrance if you want to smell fresh like honeysuckle and different from many of the other floral fragrances out there. It's a safe bet! Happy spraying!

6th April, 2006.