Tuscany Per Uomo

"MA PERCHÉ DOVREI USARE IL PROFUMO TUSCANY PER UOMO?" (trad.: But why should I use the Tuscany perfume for Men?) More than thirty years ago (in my teens) I was wandering around Florence and noticed a clergyman wearing a flawless clean white shirt, a fashionable cassock, and shiny Prada shoes. But what struck me the most was the scent he was spreading around him. I politely greeted him for his beautiful matching clothes and asked him what perfume he was wearing, because I found it particularly pleasing. He just answered me: - "Il profumo è l' americano Tuscany di Aramis; con questa fragranza puoi usare solo Prada" (trad.: The fragrance is the american "Tuscany" by Aramis; with this fragrance I can only use Prada). A couple of days later I bought my first Tuscany flask and since then I only remember not owning this perfume for the length of two years, and after having used my last vintage bottle till the last drop. Currently, I own and use the contemporary Aramis and still love it a lot. Since then I returned to Italy a lot of times and I still have the same initial opinion: This fragrance celebrates the beauty of the Tuscan mesmerizing countryside. The fragrance is quite manly. It does fit well in mid-season to any elegant man - Autumn or Spring, day or night. It has got a wide weather latitude. It's also quite safe to use it on Summer nights and Winter days. It's a serious compliment magnet and a pleasure universal giver, both to men and women. It suggests a true impeccably dressed Italian gentleman, worthy of walking through the fashionable streets of Rome, Milan and Florence. It's a very alluring and sexy fragrance indeed! The fragrance opens with a fantastic accord of different citrus notes (with heavenly bergamot), blended with a memorable lavender worthy of being used in the most exquisite fougére perfumes. The lavender does persist for the second phase where you notice a supreme aniseed note. I must emphasise that the blending quality remains very high throughout the scent evolution. The heart notes propose you also a magnificent neroli/orange blossom that takes over the initial citrus notes. The bottom notes are all about spicy basil (mandatory in any true Italian scent) sweetened by tonka and cinnamon. Those frontal notes are framed by the woody background of sandalwood, moss, earthy patchouli, and mainly, by one of the most clear-cut leather scents I have ever experienced. The woody and leather notes ensure the average persistence of the dry down. You won't get either dark or animalic vibes. Unfortunately, this fragrance has only a common performance. The longevity stands up to 6~7 hours with 3 sprays, the sillage is about arm's length, and it projects for 2 hours. The 2009 reformulation kept the original potion ingredients but is quite watered down. Due to Tuscany's very competitive price, you may always respray at your own will. Let's see the math for Tuscany: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ - Scent opening: 10.0 (very very good citrusy and fougèric scent) - Scent drydown: 9.0 (very good - sweet woody clean leather) - Longevity: 7.0 (less than 7 hours+ with 3 sprays) - Sillage: 6.5 (up to 3.5 feet with 3 sprays; projects for 2 hours; You get a rewarding skin scent till the 6th~7th hour) - Uniqueness: 9.5 (quite unique, very well blended, giving me some faint vibes of other fragrances, but similar to none; Tuscany per Uomo Forte EDP is out of this equation) - Versatility: 9.0 (almost everywhere, but with better choices for clubbing and formal events. Don't use it while working out or on the beach) - Wearability: 9.0 (high during Spring and Autumn,... quite adequate during Winter or Summer as well, but avoid extreme heat or cold). - Compliments: 9.5 (It's a universal pleaser and a compliment magnet) - Quality: 9.0 (my judgement - does not suggest even a small vibe of being cheap or synthetic. It does smell expensive; with a little better performance it would deserve a 10.0) - Presentation: 8.0 (discrete but nice. Excellent cap and sprayer.) - Price: 9.0 (100 ml non-tester for 25 Euros + VAT) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Average: 8.68 / 10.00 - between 7 and 8 =above average; - between 8 and 9 = recommended; - bigger than 9 = don't miss it; My Advice: A fragrance from the '80s but quite pleasant and up to date. It does attract a lot of compliments and it seems to please everybody. It's almost inexpensive. The downside is the average performance of the current formulation. Nevertheless, I do recommend it even with the new formulation! Blind Buy advice - Yes, please! Music: Andrea Bocelli - "Con Te Partiro"

This is (was) the one for me; you know some scents just blend well with your own body chemistry. I wore this the year it came out in 1986 (a Christmas present from my sister) for about a decade until I was too poor to afford it in my post college years. What I remember the most about its previous formula was that it had an incredibly deep richness to the scent. It had a way of lasting 8 hours or more with one spray -- I remember waking up in the girl's dorm, having had slept over, and still the women would come up to me and put their noses in the small of my neck, breathing in deeply. I myself had not still been aware of its smell, because my nose was so used to it, but then realized that it still smelled just as good as when first put on - actually even better. I miss this quality about it the most. Its bottom notes would just ripen and get better the longer it stayed on the skin. So for a long time once I bought it again years later, it is reminiscent of the original but lacks the richness -- I tried to figure this out and really regret more than anything that this classic is but a shadow of its former self. I think I read somewhere that the European Union outlawed certain ingredients saying that they increase the probability of cancer. Natural oak moss was one of supposed carcinogens. Could this be the reason why the richness is no longer there? Is this the reason for the reformulation of so many classic scents? I believe so, but I believe most persons in the industry will not say this is what happened. They don't want to admit changing many perfumes on us because of mere legislation. European Union legislation destroyed many classic scents. Not to be overtly political but this is the same organization that determines which cheeses are acceptable and which wines can be called champagne, etc --- seems ridiculous to me that they could do such a thing, destroy the quality of scents based on their ideas of what is canonical or not. I'm convinced everything could be demonstrated as a carcinogen if exposed to it in large enough quality etc, remember that bacon supposedly caused cancer at one time? The wonderful thing about scents is that there is terroir in them, they are regional and the ingredients were sometimes not artificial but found only in nature. Seems to me that something has been dulled in this scent, and while I will always love it and hope that one day I will pick it up and it will smell exactly like the original, in the meantime as long as people in Belgium can control what happens in Eze or other perfume making regions, there is somewhat of a loss of quality. (And for those who say its made in the USA, in order to sell it in Europe they would still have to follow their laws.) Bring back my Tuscany! I have a feeling it's the artificial oak moss that really changed it. It lacks depth and longevity. This was formerly the one that would turn heads -- people would come at me in stores asking what it was. A waitress once sat down at the table with me, having been the first to a party at a restaurant to meet my friends. She said, "you smelled so good I have to sit here beside you for awhile." When my friends finally arrived they thought what a stud I was having this beautiful server sitting at the table with me (I tried to explain it was my cologne and they all laughed.) Tuscany was a one of a kind. It's burned into my mind, how it used to smell. I hope one day it will be restored to its former glory. I miss it so much, like an old friend that passed away.

The comparison to the classic aromatic fougere Azzaro Pour Homme is apt, but so are the reservations to that comparison. The major similarity (in a positive way) is the sillage. Like APH, Tuscany's is of the kind of wafting aromatic character that radiates discreetly but noticeably, and is actually far more pleasant than the (still decent) skin scent. The skin scent in both cases retains a kind of fuzzy effervescence (the shaving foam thing) right into the drydown... hooray for that. Now the differences. For me, it is a matter of blending... As has already been noted, with Tuscany, it is less about the punch of the lavender & anise, and more about the orchestration of the total ensemble, including supporting players like basil, tarragon, caraway, cinnamon, and lime. I've just realized that I'm closely echoing Karlovonamesti's review much farther below, so here's another way of saying it: Azzaro does, for a while, give me a strong, 'just shaved'/dressed up barbershop feel (if I use Pinaud Clubman as an aftershave with it, I almost feel an itch of stray hairs around the back of my shirt collar.) Tuscany offers this, but also the lasting sense of casual suavity as you leave the barbershop, skipping down the street whistling to yourself in the sun. And here's the thing: follow-through. My trouble with Azzaro, in some of he recent (2014-15) formulations I've tried anyway, is that it presents this up-front, masculine aromatic fougere facade, but then gets a bit thin and overly-abstracted in the soapy drydown. With Tuscany, there is a softnesss and variability in the drydown that seems more relaxed and well-mannered. As a result, I feel less self-conscious wearing this than I used to with Azzaro. Rather than brash or demanding, it feels easygoing and lived-in. Convincing pleasures here are the persistence of citruses in an acidic mix with savory herbs as they give way to the drier, almost dusty textures of spices and patchouli, and a smooth trail that conjures leathery tobacco as an idea more than as a real olfactory simulation. This is old school, to be sure, a real aromatic fougere that has borrowed a few notes from the chype genre, but with charm enough to feel you can wear it without recourse to bracketing your appreciation with the costumery of nostalgia. Its lingering tang of citrus and dustiness of patchouli also reminded me, in miniature form, of the dry cacao-patchouli in Davidoff Zino. There is an almost gingerbread-like quality to this aspect of the drydown that was, for me, the least expected (and now most craved) part of this fragrance. Tuscany has discreet but decent performance by contemporary standards, and solid enough construction to dial back to a light wearing if you don't want to come on too strong. It gets pretty close to the skin after the first 2-3 hours, and seems to last around 6-7 hours at most, but holds together reasonably well as it fades into a still-slightly pungent skin scent. I'd picture it as an autumn scent, but I'm sitting here sweating in it on a hot summer night and enjoying my own company in the process. Really pretty good, especially considering the price for which it can be acquired (my 100 ml bottle was $20 CDN...): a solid B+/A- grade designer-level fragrance that might well become a cherished workhorse for the right chemistry & personality.

I debated leaving a review here on this stuff... Only because the story is a long one, the TLDR is, this stuff is exceptional. Back when I started collected fragrances seriously in 2015 this was one of the first bottles I ordered in a lot of 7 other colognes. Although beautiful in the opening, my inexperienced nose and younger dumber self didn’t really realize what I had in front of me. I was too busy with commercialized popular scents like Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani ect.. Anyway, I kind of put this in the back of my ever growing collection and forgot about it. Anyway, about 6 months ago my father passed away from a stroke. He wasn’t a rich man and didn’t have a lot of stuff to pass down. A few weeks after he passed I had to go through his things, and to my surprise my father had a small cologne collection too, something I never even knew. Strangely enough there were all these 80’s powerhouse colognes such as Ted Lapidus, Jacques Bogart, and Aramis. It was a modest collection compared to my 400 + and uo collection, but he had 20 solid bottles, and Aramis Tuscany Per Uomo was indeed one of them. I kinda laughed because I too had the bottle at my home, but the bottle looked slightly more different and the juice was just a tad darker. So I grabbed the rest of his colognes and introduced them to my collection. Anyway, for reference sake, my mother told me she bought this bottle for him on Father’s Day from back in 87, I was 9 years old. So for fun I compared the two bottles, my 2015 bottle to the 87 bottle. The are almost the same, but the 87 bottle does come across as a little more cleaner, less synthetic in nature I suppose, they still share the same heart, but there is a real difference with the leather note. The leather note in the 87 bottle is a tad more pronounced. The major real difference seems to be with performance, the 87 year old bottle lasts about 10-12 hours, but the 2015 bottle I have I get 5-7 hours depending on the weather. Other than that, to the common nose they’re almost identical. In his collection I have an 85 bottle of Kouros 90 percent full and also an unopened box of Polo Green from 83, but I’m getting off track here. To my nose this is by far one of the best Aramis scents I own, and would feel comfortable putting it in my top Aramis scents. The lemon in the opening is insatiable, and by the time you hit the mid this oddly reminds me of Yves St Laurent Rive Gauche, albeit a more pleasant citrusy aromatic version of that, and that’s a really good thing. What I like about this cologne is that it’s not overly intrusive and is a creeper. Just when you think it’s gone, it’s right around the corner to remind you it’s there. The leather in this stuff is also very subtle, as a matter of fact everything is, all the notes, except for the lemon, it’s there front and centre all the way through, but it’s not a bitter lemon, more of a sweet soft lemon. I don’t know man, I’ve read some of the reviews here, and I disagree with the negative ones, even though I understand their complaints, to me this is a work of art. This to me is the ultimate date night fragrance on Summers, because everything is so subtle , it makes for great in close encounters. If you can find this stuff, grab it, don’t hesitate. Solid 8/10.

Just a quick review to say that a new-ish bottle (batch code is 11-2022, "Gentleman's Collection" bottling) I acquired last winter is still very good -- consistent with a bottle I owned previously and reviewed in 2018. I took my new bottle out to test it as I have been considering trading it, and have these thoughts to pass on -- - Yes, as Prague's review further down indicates, it really does get better with a little aging. I was a little worried when I bought a fresh bottle last January and spritzed some on straight away because it felt thinner and less complex that I'd remembered. Happily, my bottle, stored away in its box since then, now feels bolder and rounder, with some really nice note separation (always a notable feature of this fragrance) moving from the top to the heart. - This is awfully fun to wear... The citrus in the opening is bold and almost candied (a bit like that in the venerable Versace l'Homme), but the supporting notes like orange blossom, basil and tarragon that follow are gratifyingly natural smelling and nicely blended. The anise 'ouzo' or 'licorice' element here, for example, is really beautifully integrated -- more so than in Azzaro Pour Homme (no disrespect), as just a soft sweet buzz that supports the heart's herbal and floral accents. I enjoy repeatedly smelling it on my wrist, and picking up the sillage as I move. It smells springtime-sporty, but also like someone put some thought into it. -- Tuscany could almost be a warm-weather flanker of Hermes Equipage...It has a similar strong lavender softened by a discreet leather accord and blend of cooling herbal-floral nuances with comforting warm spiciness. -- Though projection is fairly mellow, longevity is surprisingly good in my seasoned bottle, with the citrus medley (especially the lime) persisting right through the heart and defining the skin scent. - Though there are the inevitable vintage versus new comparisons on Fragrantica, this smells coherent, robust and well-balanced, so whatever's been done to it, what we have now is still very good. Did I mention that it's fun? I'll be looking to trade this soon (it's a cruel twist of fate that I have allergies that are mildly triggered by a lot of great fragrances), but I'm very grateful it's still available and I encourage folks to pick it up if they can find an affordable bottle -- it's a charmer. P.S. I also agree with Prague about the creaminess. Read Alphairone's review as well -- as usual, he's incredibly attentive to the details that matter.

many years ago aramis made this fragrance as a tribute to the italian style and culture. as italian, i have to say tuscany by aramis smells very much italian, it reminds me a sunshiny day in a small town, with beautful ladies walking on the street. so i can only applaude aramis for this tribute, a fantastic fragrance that contains the sun, the humor and the class of italy. this is not the most modern scent nowadays, in 2021 fits better for the gentlemen but it's still a game-changer and in my opinon one of the best edt of the 80's. regarding the smell, it has a bright citrus opening, then there's a great mix of lavender, terragon, very soft leather, oakmoss, patchuli and basil. to me tuscany has a pleasant barbershop feel and is similar to azzaro pour homme. i love both but i prefer tuscany because it's more sunny, casual, happy and complex. it's good for every season, for formal and casual situations, for 30 and up. average performance. i also like the old tv commercial from the 90's with the italian actors, very funny! :-) i used tuscany during the final of euro 2020 italy vs england, so my love for this edt is double! current gentleman's line vs vintage: i tried in a store twice a vintage tester(sadly they refused to sell it). i have to say the vintage is better, it's richer, deeper and longer lasting. the current lacks in depht comparing to the original, but the scent in itself is the same, so no changes in terms of notes. if someone in european union has the vintage for a reasonable price please let me know. current vs flanker forte: i found few months ago the forte version, which is an edt concentree, before buying the regular version. the forte is similar to the vintage and of course the current one, but there are some differences regarding the scent. the forte version doesnt have the bright citrus opening of the original, the lavender and the other woody notes are amplified. good performance but not amazing. scent-9 longevity-7 sillage-7 versatility-8 uniqueness-8.5 presentation-6,5 compliment factor-7 back up bottle?yes my vote- current 8,5 vintage-9 in one word- toscana alternative- azzaro pour homme

ARAMIS TUSCANY PER UOMO Technical Review Launched in 1984 by the house of Aramis (at the time not owned by Estee Lauder) Aramis Tuscany was created by Francis Deleamont who was surprisingly never listed and mentioned by them ! Aramis Tuscany (to me) is a Citrusy Anisic Aromatic Fougere It's a masterpiece in a way that along with Azzaro Pour Homme are always mentioned and admired as the two of the most successful fougeres. When I first smelled it, it was such as a blast of light, freshness, excitement and happiness ! I don't want to categorise my perception and review in clishe of Top, Mid, Base as the whole fragrance is only one accord and I think it is not structured this way ! But how it smells? It's a very bright, clear and (uplifting juice of citruses especially lemon) completely blended with aromatics such as Taragon and spices like anise and cinnamon. The overal tonality and texture is a very smooth and soft blend of citrus/orange blossom/spices trio with a very light background of moss/tonka/leather. but why the base notes are toned down? because the clarity and the beauty of this juice shouldn't have got sacrificed for its longevity ! I see a warm bright sweetness throughout its whole odor life which gives a golden hue, shine and sparkle to all the notes, but unlike today's perfumes which get their sweetness mainly from synthetic ambers and maltols, the coziness in Tuscany should come from anise, cinnamon and neroli. This perfume like the other Aramises has a DNA of Aramis/ Aramis and Aramis/Devin which I think is due to a common accord of Basil, Cinnamon Moss, and Patchouli. It has a nice sparkling aldehidic vibe (is it because of cinnamon and anise aldehydes?) There is not much sandalwood or leather while mentioned in Fragrantica. Unlike most temporary fragrances which are blured with foggy and confusing accords, Tuscany has a very solid, clear and understandable character I love this perfume a lot and I personally have its vintage, its miniture and its current versions. I strongly recommend it even as a blind buy Review by "Aromas From Earth"

Aramis Tuscany from 1984 is undoubtedly, the best men's citrus fragrance I've come across so far, and it gives me more artistic, creative, and visceral satisfaction than either Christian Dior Eau Sauvage EDT from 1966 or Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza from 2010. This is a very satisfying good old school citrus-leather barbershop/fougere fragrance, with a fresher and more citric opening and a darker and more toned down citrus-leather drydown. It's a very evocative scent. It smells literally like you're paying a visit to the rustic, warm, inviting, and traditional countryside of Tuscany. What does this fragrance remind me of? I've never experienced this in person, but the association I'm making in my mind is more specifically a visit to a traditional Italian barber in a small, sleepy, traditional Tuscan village, with a rich history and heritage, in the middle of a hot, sunny Italian summer day. While seated at the barbershop, you smell the sharp yet inviting leather of the armchair and the pungent and herbaceous smell of the rustic warm Tuscan countryside right outside. When the barber is done, he applies a sharp green citrus cologne or aftershave on your face and neck, and this scent is mixed in the air with the sharp leather scent that the armchair exudes, mixed with the herbs and green grassy sun-drenched feel of the Tuscan countryside just outside the barbershop. I prefer Aramis Tuscany over Azzaro Pour Homme EDT from 1978. Despite that many people claim these two fragrances are similar, I detect no similarity of any kind. I have both fragrances in my collection and I've compared them extensively. To me, Aramis Tuscany and Azzaro Pour Homme EDT are vastly different fragrances. In my humble opinion, Aramis Tuscany is a masterpiece of a fragrance with an unmistakable and unforgettable traditional Italian elegance, refinement, sophistication, and an old-world gentlemanly charm and charisma. Aramis Tuscany is an excellent all-rounder for day and night, spring, summer, fall, and winter, and informal and formal events. Final score: 10/10!

For those who could conceivably be interested, I threw down some thoughts on Tuscany Per Uomo as far back as 01/14/15. Many bottles of this potion have passed through my hands, and I was already harbouring three when I recently came across a fourth (ticketed at a fire sale price). It has since entered my collection. Across the four the oldest Tuscany Per Uomo dates from ~ 2014, and the most recent from 2024. In my observances, there's no discernible difference between them. They all start out the same. Similarly, they all age the same: once opened and given indeterminate time to 'rest', the contents undergo a transformation – an enrichment – that for those with long enough memories invites comparison to the (1984) original. (I fully expect the latest purchase to do the same.) Top notes are a scintillating blend of citrus, cinnamon and anise, which rapidly entwine with herbaceous basil, caraway, tarragon and coumarin. The anise and bergamot endure to find expression in base notes of patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss and leather. The result is harmonious, masculine, and transcendent – and unmistakeable when encountered. Originally a light golden colour, versions from around the millennium had a pronounced yellowy green tinge; so it is nice to see a return to the familiar amber hue of old. So, whilst the scent is pretty accurate, the projection and longevity are not quite up to the original. I will say this though: the four bottles I own perform pretty decently – far better than the majority of EdTs – for all the constraints imposed on the manufacturer. Aramis' Tuscany, Trumper's Eucris and the original (1974) Givenchy Gentleman are decades-long favourites that luckily remain purchasable. Into my sixth decade, my four bottles of Tuscany Per Uomo should last out my days. One can but commend Aramis for their commitment and willingness to preserve this legendary scent. One for all men, for all seasons, and I'd say, for all time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Charming, classy, and masculine. Tuscany is a timeless fragrance that I believe doesn't get the attention from the community that it deserves. It's smell is confident, classy, sophisticated and both vintage and modern at the same time. The opening is a blast of sharp lemon, zesty lime backed by some clean bergamot. My nose detects some lavender but nothing like Versace's The Dreamer. After about a minute the mid starts to slowly works it's way in, leaving you a citrusy, spicy, herbaceous aura of manly goodness. At about 5 min the leather starts to gently affect the frag. Together, the first hour is fantastic. (I detect a lot of tarragon myself, though it's rated pretty low on that note) The drydown softens the fragrance and smooths it out without getting sweet. Leather, basil and patchouli are my most detected notes, maybe a touch of oakmoss and the sandalwood. Very masculine, very nice. Overall this fragrance is fresh but dense and complex, and gives a vibe of confidence, masculinity and class. Throw on a polo or buttondown and this fragrance will compliment you perfectly on almost any day. I think it is pretty versatile, can be worn from casual to business, but due to the zestiness of it I would likely not wear in formal situations. Season-wise, I see this as a daytime frag for any season except winter, unless you live in a mild climate. Opening:8/10 Development/mid: 9/10 Drydown: 8/10 Longevity: 5/10 (about 5 hours on my skin) Sillage: 7.5/10 to 4/10 (projects for an hour on my skin) Price: 7-9/10 (can be found for really cheap) Overall: 8/10 A must have if you want a timeless, classy, confident, masculine fragrance that smells vintage but is still modern and not "old-man" like. I wear it often.

After a bottle I have kept for several years had finally been used up, I had to repurchased this long time favourite. Before applying it, I noticed a change in appearance. It used to be a light golden brown, and is now a shade of yellowy green similar to Aramis Devin. The opening has changed a little but the drydown is unmistakeable - most notably the warm-earth ambience evocative of Tuscany the region. Do I still like this? Oh yes. A lot! Is it still the same? Well...not quite. Almost, though. The main difference is the new one doesn't have quite the same staying power. Still pretty good: lasting many hours. With the opening there is a vague petrol note (present in Dior's Fahrenheit and Guerlain's Habit Rouge EdTs). It was always there but today seems more noticeable than my previous bottle. It recedes fairly quickly and eventually disappears. Once past this phase and you'll be well on the road to meeting the Tuscany of old. And how very lovely it is – rekindling my enthusiasm for it. Whenever I have worn this it gets noticed. Everyone seems to love it. Two friends had Tuscany given to them from their wives at Christmas - reportedly because of my patronage. It has aged well and there is nothing discouraging about the latest formula. Aramis has enjoyed a reputation for excellence for as long as I care to remember - Tuscany possibly the best and certainly my favourite. Aramis can be thoroughly commended for preserving what they have in the face of IFRA. Something I can offer no explanation for, and curiously, the longer this lasted on my shelf, the more it resembled the original. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

After years of happiness with Azzaro PH, I finally decided to replace my used bottle with Aramis Tuscany thanks to the many serious reviews here both positive and, well, somewhat negative. Mostly all reviews here are accurate whether the reviewer was pro Azzaro or pro Tuscany. To each his own..moving on... To my nose, Tuscany offers a far bigger anise note than does Azzaro, but somehow it is made far smoother. Think what you will of the Aramis line, but they are expert at blending, something that many newcomers simply don't do well (think Havana, Devin and 900). I detect the basil note far more readily with Tuscany than I do with Azzaro possibly lending to the smoothness that I appreciate so much. The drydown is absolutely beautifully executed and lends to the genius of this fragrance...and yes, you will stand out from the crowd when sporting this scent. Clean, manly and bold are a few words that come to mind. Not 'old man' but rather mature and cultured...made for the man who is sure of himself. Tuscany brings me back to my early days in NYC when Italian families gathered together every Sunday, men smoked short ugly cigars, sipped anisette and the day passed leisurely. A classic, for sure! Update 9/3/2021 - Thought I'd purchase a new supply of this wonderful stuff until I checked several outlets...Why is it now 3 to 4 times more expensive than it recently was??? Back to Azzaro...

This is the easy-reach holy grail leather chypre. I'm writing my second review on it because there is so much to discover over time with the newer formulation. Its subtlety belies the depth that reveals itself throughout the day, and more is discovered with subsequent wearings. The fresh citrus gives way to a delicious waxy chypre texture. There's a dry, snappy leather that occasionally looks the other direction to reveal a sweeter, Bel-Ami style of leather. I even discerned slight traces of Cuir Ottoman's piquant leather sting after several hours. Orange blossom as the floral segment of the chypre pyramid fits cleanly with the citrus top notes, and anise keeps it dry and herbal. Late in the drydown I noted a few moments reminiscent of the heart of Soda by Comme des Garçons, lending it a slightly avant garde feel. It's sensible, friendly, unique, and it still exerts a masculinity that commands respect. It lasts in subtle measure all day. I wore the earlier formulation twenty years ago, and it was very nice. The base notes became overbearing throughout the day though, and I ultimately preferred something more friendly. I think the reformulation is a gem - a refinement of a very good thing. It brings back some good memories and leaves the rest where it belongs - in the past.

First, a PSA: this is still available on Lauder's website! Disregard the rumours of its discontinuation (and more importantly, the high prices on auction websites for non-vintage bottles...It was crazy out there for a little while after the 'Gentleman's Collection' as a whole became unavailable.) It's no longer the cheapie it was in those GC days, but is anything in this post-Covid inflationary market? I will also underscore that I think the current version is very satisfying, especially if you enjoy this kind of Mediterranean-meets-barbershop vibe, per Azzaro Pour Homme. It is neither as smooth nor as soapy as Azzaro, but transforms more over the course of a wearing from fruity, sparkling citruses to a bouquet of herbs and lavender energized by fresh spices, to a very satisfying (and somewhat comforting) woody-patchouli base. Little touches (like the basil up top that rounds out the sunniness of the lemon, or the cinnamon that cozies up the patch and mossy effects) are notable and underscore this fragrance's complex, 1980s pedigree. Undeniably a bit dateable, but certainly deserving of its solid score on Fragrantica.

Wow! This is fantastic. Yes it does have quite a strong bitter opening but in less than 30 minutes I have found this falls away to a very smooth, warm, spicy leather. Immediate reaction would be "soapy" but if you smell this up close you are rewarded with a rich leather and lime combo that is classic yet contemporary. Warmth and sophistication. I now own two scents from the Aramis Gentlemen's Collection - Tuscany and the much revered Havana. I am familiar with the house of Aramis as my father still wears the 80s classic Aramis 900 but I believe his favourite was the vintage Aramis Herbal. Perhaps because I am now just into my 40s, these types of fragrances have a whole new sense of relevance although it took me a few years to pluck up the courage to try them and some might gasp at the knowledge that I bought Tuscany and Havana blindly. :o) I'm happy to report that both purchases were a success and oddly they are both among only 5 scents that I receive unsolicited compliments for. I am late to the party for sure but better late than never, huh? Thank you, Aramis.

So much nostalgia with this scent. When I was growing up my dad had a favorite chair and when he was at work, I'd sit in and catch whiffs of this stuff. To me it represents what a man should smell like. The scent itself is a oxymoron. It's warm but refreshing, spicy but invigorating. The scent seems to morph into whatever occasion you need. It becomes appropriate it in the office, a formal night out, a t-shirt run to the grocery store, whatever. It's a safe signature scent that's distinguished from the ambroxan filled scents of the modern day. I won't bother describing the notes. Sometimes the sum is greater than its components and that's how I feel about this scent. You don't go to a symphony to listen to the violins but rather the composition of the orchestra in its entirety. Anyway, I really can't say enough about this fragrance. I recommend you trying it as the prices continue to rise. I remember buying these bottles when they were $30 and now they're reaching $70-80. Not sure if it's discontinued or what but I sure hope not.

I find myself reaching more and more for these older scent profiles. For one, they stand apart from all the tasty gourmand ones we frequently come across. I find even the latest trend of pushy wood profiles, while more masculine, just feel like aromatherapy than a proper “attitude” and signature to the person wearing it. This has depth, and bravado. Masculine, but doesn’t feel old, to me it just strikes how a sophisticated man that cares enough about his grooming, and the little details, that he stands apart from a person that smells like rich dessert. I am not saying I don’t appreciate gourmand, but they lack character and are often just too safe, as well as common. I like a challenge in the profile, and that people will not be able to identify it among the Dior’s and Gucci’s of today. This definitely feels mid 80’s, dry with citrus and wood. Has that Drakkar flair, without the creamy barbershop sweetness. This is good, and worth picking up before it vanishes.

The basil and anise are such powerhouses that the lavender in the opening is only apparent in the sense that you subconsciously recognize you're smelling a fougère. It opens very similar to Azzaro PH with a twist of lime and the real distinctions developing in the dry down. It's definitely managing to have that Aramis DNA somehow make it's statement despite Tuscany being a fougère, rather than a chypre. But, as those distinctions develop, it remains close enough to Azzaro, that I'm not surprised this is the discontinued Aramis flanker that has managed to linger on the primary retail market. This isn't intended as a backhanded compliment. It's like wearing a beautifully leathered fougère in an Italian kitchen. Very easy to enjoy and definitely its own thing. Having, however, smelled Devin and 900, this is the one I see having less of that X-factor that has people scrambling on the secondary market.

I got a bottle of this for Father's day and think it is a great cologne. I have a long history with this particular fragrance. In 1988, around the time I got married department stores were giving away minis of this as free samples (hard to imagine nowadays). I just went from store to store and collected as many as I could get, but didn't buy. Zoom forward to 1998 my wife bought me a bottle of the Forte version (black bottle). This lasted me for over 5 years as my only fragrance. The actual smell of the cologne is very similar to what it used to be, though is somewhat weaker and shorter lasting. Funny, I never picked until recently its similarity with Azzaro pour Homme. There is the lavender like Azzaro, but much more dependence on spicy citrus. This gives it a warmth that Azzaro lacks. Despite the changes to the strength and longevity, it is still worth a bottle.

So, I purchsed a new formulation of Tuscany per Uomo about a month ago, I was so very dissapointed in the performance as the bright lemony top would dissapear within 20 minutes after being on my skin, to then turn into a generic woody scent. I'd almost left a rant/review here on fragrantica, but I read Luna-J's take a few reviews down where they'd said that it improves over-time. Absolutely true! Thankfully, after about a month the performance has drastically improved, and I even think the color of the juice has changed from gold to a light green-ish gold (unless I'm loosing my mind). Anyways, it is reminiscent of the older formulations though not as intense, but NOT bad. It still smells amazing and last 5-6 hours on skin and much longer on clothes. So remember to spray a bit out and let it sit a while before really starting to use this gem😉