Dolce di Giorno

I have a lot on my mind these days - and I can't cease the burning questions of what my life would have been like if I had done something else at so many pivotal points - education, love, location, friendships, jobs, and the list goes on. I've always taken my time to make decisions and have, unfortunately, hesitated at a lot of moments that I believed were trivial at the time - I was dead wrong. So much of my life has been derailed because I cannot find what I need to in the time I needed to - I can't decipher what's important until it's done and gone. I think those who have it figured out have a civil duty to share that knowledge for those who are eager but lost! I digress...it's another grey and cool day in my land, so I felt like tucking into something cozy and unintentionally sexy - Dolce di Giornio! Oh my gawd! I cannot resist the sexuality that oozes from this scent - it is my Kryptonite! If I ever came across a woman wearing this....I legally could not be held responsible for my actions!! Thankfully, I have never come across anyone wearing this. It opens with a sultry spiced plum - very crisp and clear notes of a narcotic nutmeg, powdery cinnamon and clove, and a juicy plum all drenched in a syrupy labdanum! YUM! Somewhere in the depths of this gooey goodness there is a touch of smoky and green cypriol to counter some of the richness - but I sadly cannot find many of the notes....patchouli is elusive as is most of the wood notes. I do get a very rich and creamy sandalwood alongside the labdanum and vanilla - maybe it's a modified sandalwood accord (sandalwood as the main attraction and the other wood notes accentuate its nuances ) in the base. Whatever the case, it creates a sense of gratifying warmth - like snuggling with your true love, deeply satisfying with a trace of carnal sexuality. Simply blissful! Even though my life is in disarray, this makes me feel like I've made the right choice somewhere along the way. Day 11 - Another way Listening to: Tame Impala - Past Life

Upon first couple sprays I almost wrote this fragrance off. I have seen several people mention the soapy/powdery aspects of this fragrance. That is what you get fairly strong for the first 5 minutes. This, however, is a perfect example of niche fragrances evolving like designer fragrances won’t. That soapiness doesn’t last. Instead it turns into a wonderfully mildly fruity woody scent that continues to change throughout. I highly recommend giving this a chance and not being afraid by the powdery top. There is a very mild similarity to both Costume National Homme fragrances, but mostly in that if you like those you should like these upon mid/dry down. It’s worth noting too that this fragrance can be had for a very reasonable price on discounters or third party sites like eBay (when buying from trusted seller). I think I paid $68 for a 3.3oz. Worth it! Happy hunting!

Got a chance to pick this up in Florence recently. I've had my eye on a Bois 1920 frag for awhile, based on my friends Sushi Imperiale he had. I loved this one from the first smell. The spice and plum notes compliment each other well, and the woodsy top note brings it all together. An excellent oriental frag. Longevity is outstanding and it performs well in cooler temperatures. Bois gets a bad rap for being overpriced, and true they are on the pricier side, but this one is def worth a sniff.

Big plum lover and this one’s.. okay. whatever is mixing with the plum (maybe the cypriol oil) is leaving it with this old lady like note. I don’t know if you’d call this a deep fruit note but imagine like a compost of plums only- it’s that kind not a sweet one. Unisex for the fact the cinnamon and pepper are most in your face. Silently put it on and the gf complimented me. 7/10. Hope to try more from this house

Absolutely fascinating. The underated gem with smoothness flow. Im sensing powdery vibe but not heavy, creaminess of sandalwood and vanilla. The cinnamon, plum, light pepper and other spice is in nice transitioning period of time. The recipe might be not so unique, but i just love the smoothness. Nothing rough edges or imbalanced notes. Wonderful if you can get it under market price.