Molto Smalto (1992)
by Francesco Smalto

Somewhat of an Eternity clone as far as I’m concerned, and I have about the same objections to Molto Smalto as I have to Eternity. I don’t care for the opening accord in this fragrance. It has that way of combining lavender and bergamot with some herb that makes it smell annoyingly synthetic to my nose. I’ve smelled this kind of accord in several other fragrances besides this one and Eternity and have always disliked it—my dislike began ages ago with my first sniff of Eternity. The synthetic feeling in the beginning accords of Molto Smalto diminishes after a while but there is still a tinge of it into the dry down. Actually, I find the dry down quite nice. This scent has good sillage and longevity.

I love it! Very nice. Reminds me a lot of Cool Water, but with a darker side. It definitely had staying power, much more than the weaker Cool Water. For some reason Cool Water never stayed on me, but Molto Smalto did! I've got four small bottles that I'm saving for small occasions. What a shame it's been discontinued. When I wear Molto Smalto, it never fails, I get compliments. I like that in a fragrance, when people notice it and they like it and tell you.

Tremendous scent! Sleek, sophisticated bottle hides a really pleasant scent within: Warm, smooth, mildly sweet, slightly woody and spicy, & moderately musky, with somewhat of a classic feel to it (it is from 1992, after all :^)). Different than the Francesco Smalto signature scent, which is ok but not special like this one. Grab it if you see it!!