Trussardi Uomo (1983)
by Trussardi

A vile, severely out-dated ‘80s fragrance that has no redeeming qualities whatsoever. No wonder Boots is desperately trying to shift this stuff for £9.99.

Me, I’ve got better things to spend a tenner on...

[Original submission date: 10 April 2008]

Trussardi Uomo, I believe, has been reformulated as most of the ‘80s classics and near classics have. It used to be rich, dark, and compelling – everything aiming at the deep, dry leathery, smoky delineation of masculinity that was prevalent in the ‘80s. When I emptied the bottle of the original Trussardi Uomo, I purchased a new bottle without testing, and my disappointment was major. The reissued Trussardi Uomo, while still remaining noticeably strong, has been greatly reduced in darkness and richness; it’s been sweetened and light-weighted – metro-maled. Its complexity has been simplified to the point where it has become an uncomplicated, non-challenging linear cliché. It is still quite strong, compared to the typical modern offering, and I must give credit to its drydown: The new drydown is good, and I enjoy it. But the drydown, like the rest of the fragrance, is not the complex dynamo that it was fifteen years ago. The acceptable drydown doesn’t stop me from feeling disappointment when I first spray it on or when I am waiting for the original’s aggressive floral / honey elegance. It is so sad what has happened to this (and to many of the other great fragrances). (Edit of 15 April 2006 review. Thumbs up for the original, thumbs down for the reissue.)

15 April 2006 review review of the original 1984 TRUSSARDI UOMO:

Trussardi Uomo begins powerfully with green with some citrus and aldehydes: The gin berries seem to take prominence. The richness of the fragrance is apparent at the first instant of application; its dry darkness is compelling. The heart notes bring elegance into the equation by softening the intensity of the opening and adding spices, powder, florals (rose), and a touch of honey: This is true elegance—one that knows its superiority and does not have to shout. The dry down is to die for. A rich classic leather / musk / moss / patchouli that envelopes the wearer in a presence rather than distributing a sillage—more taste, more elegance, especially with the smoky / incensy ambiance in the background. Trussardi Uomo has a compelling, luxurious opacity.

i totally disagree.vile and outdated? no way.trussardi uomo is a classic.i love it,but i am a big fan of 80's power frags.T U oozes testostererone,a totally macho frag.

WHOA! :) intense blast, classic 80's style lavender (think photo) with a dirty floral heart covered with synthetically powdery leather and spicy notes (again think classic 80's style). the base notes is where this scent calms down a bit to soft powdery notes of woods and incense(pour lui?). a definite thumbs up...im finding myself drawn to scents of this era more and more...

a hot stale pile of gumbo with tarzan's sweat in it utterly 80's and very offensive. forget the drydown as i can't get past the top notes. very long lasting but who wants to smell like a chinese workshop?

A harsh, rough take on Or Black by Pascal Morabito. The basic smell is nearly the same, but Or Black is more polished, more rich.
Chypre with obvious fougere elements to it, this very dark insencey fragrance is outclassed by too many fragrances.

The vintage bottle of TU is marvelous.