Solarissimo Levanzo

Solarissimo Levanzo de Azzaro is an aromatic, fresh and woody fragrance. Its opening is citrus and spicy, very Mediterranean style, where basil is the star. Within a few minutes some fougere influence of the classic Azzaro Pour Homme is recognizable, because you can smell an accord of lavender, geranium, cedar and coumarin, which is present in that fragrance. The aroma in general is quite pleasant, it is woody with aromatic, and green fresh spices. This fragrance is designed to be used in warm weather, to enjoy outdoors, on the beach or any type of casual daytime activity. Its longevity is not the best, but it lasts between 5 and 6 hours, besides the sillage is also short, almost at skin level either. However it has advantages too, for example in addition to its pleasant aroma, is its low price.

Solarissimo Levanzo is a posh vacation. Not a wild, tacky, bling bling Ibiza or Cancun thing. No. This is summer on a quiet villa far away from tourists and celebrities somewhere in Southern Europe. Levanzo opens with a sweet/tart combination of passionfruit and lemon but it doesn't turn cloying or feminine because of the bitter and dry tea note. It's spectacular. But as all the other reviewers noted, it turns into a skin scent too quickly. And even though that's a disappointment, I sort of get the idea of this fragrance where it should be enjoyed by the wearer, not looking for attention or compliments because it's there where true confidence resides and not on obnoxious, heavy and ultra sweet fragrances. The drydown is clean and slightly powdery. If you find it, get it.

Unlike Assam of India by Parfums Berdoues, which leans more on the citrus side and causes a sour notes most of the time, this is the most balanced lemon tea scent I've ever known. It works so well in warm weather and constantly remind me of sunny days in Sicily. Contrary to a few comments about the performance of this scent, Levanzo lasts quite long with a good but not overpower projection. In Texas heat of 90F-100F, with only 2 sprays on lower chest, it lasts more than 9hr on me. Last thing is it is a unisex lean a bit on masculine side to me.

This sauce is boss. Opens sweet & lemony, transitions into an aromatic tea & cardamom. Lemon stays thru the mid then the whole thing turns to a patchouli/cedar finish. Casual, confident, competent. Performance issues may be largely personal, as this does well on my skin. 2 sprays each collarbone & I project citrus green aroma for 2-3hours & the spicy/sweet base notes stay on my skin 3-4 more. This one holds up better than most other cheap freshies for me & that makes it a great value. Scent 9/10 Performance 7/10 Value 8/10

This is a great fresh everyday fragrance and a total bargain at $AUD30 It reminds me of Narciso Rodriguez Bleu Noir - the distinct cardomon note - and also the fresh green garden herb notes of CK Truth. The lemon opening is very appealing and it settles into a gentle mint/lemon/sweet spice accord The softness and subtlety of this is a plus for me as a fragrance for everyday wear. It's a safe blind buy (and a better bet than the rather generic blue marettimo variant) Given the low price I rate this 9/10