Pal Zileri Concept N.18 (2005)
by Pal Zileri

Opening green, leafy notes; round and robust. Spices in the middle just bolster the opening accords to a natural feeling and round out the dominantly woodsy patchouli and musk drydown. I like these oddball designer scents that use patchouli.

8th December, 2009.

Top: Ivy, Geranium, Bergamot, Lemon, Tangerine
Middle: Star Anise, Pink Pepper, Cardamom
Base: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber Seeds, Musk

Very light and non-aggressive opening—green and citrus with a touch of spice—I get more green than citrus. Totally subtle and pleasant notes that, remarkably for a designer fragrance of this modern day, has quite natural notes and accords. The middle notes show a little spice in a clean, obscure way. The dry down is a very traditional sandalwood / vetiver / amber / musk and is well done. Except for its subtlety, Pal Zileri Concept N 18 is quite classic in notes and structure. It’s an enjoyable scent—what I can smell of it. I like the idea of its classic notes, and I like the fact that it has no disgusting synthetic ambiances. But I personally prefer something with more oomph. Still… it would be a great scent for someone who wants a well-made classic scent with no off-putting synthetics accords, but finds the older classics much too intense.

4th March, 2007.