Acqua da Toeletta
by Piazetta di Portofino

I really like this scent, as well. The citrus/herbal opening is wonderful. Unfortunately, I find the Vetiver to be extremely subtle, and the woods, etc. almost nonexistent. I love it for about an hour, but after that it just seems to fade away to nothing.

12nd April, 2010.

Top: bergamot, petitgrain, basil, rosemary
Mid: cedarwood, vetiver
Base: musk, patchouli

I like this scent very much. I’m predisposed to enjoy a Mediterranean blend of citrus, herbs and vetiver. This starts with lovely citrus and light herbal notes. I’ll emphasize that the herbs are really light here. They add a bit of complexity but are not foreground. This is a green-citrus scent at this point. Gradually a marvelous vetiver note emerges. It continues into the dry-down, which has light woods, delicate musk and very restrained patchouli. In other words, there is nothing here to challenge – all is suave, cheerful, even effortless. A feel-good scent, in my opinion.

10th September, 2009.