Brunello Cucinelli Pour Homme

Brunello Cucinelli's debut in the world of men's perfumery exactly reflects the brand's philosophy: a "whispered luxury", made of excellent materials and a timeless elegance that doesn't need to shout to be noticed. Entrusting the creation to a master like Olivier Cresp was a choice of guarantee. Cresp has been able to translate the touch of cashmere and the colors of the Umbrian earth into an olfactory pyramid that thrives on balance. The beginning is lively but composed. Ginger and black pepper give a boost of energy that is never pungent or aggressive. Calabrian bergamot adds that sunny brightness typical of Italian landscapes, preparing the field for a deeper evolution. The Aromatic Soul: this is where the fragrance reveals its "Aromatic Spicy" identity. The combination of cypress and juniper immediately evokes a walk through the woods or tree-lined avenues of Solomeo. Clary sage adds a herbaceous and almost velvety texture, while angelica gives a very sophisticated slightly musky and earthy nuance. Cleanliness and Persistence: The drydown is dominated by light wood and Ambroxan Super. The latter is not used here to create a synthetic "beast mode" trail, but to give an extremely clean sensation, almost like skin warmed by the sun after wearing a high quality sweater. It is a dry, modern and reassuring finish.

Tried this "wonder" and I can say that it is a beautiful men's perfume based on the old school, but it is by no means old and outdated. I don't see any points of contact with the aforementioned Armani and Parma except that it would fit into that family, but it is much more modern. Now for the flaws, one is the price for the designer, this is too much, two, the perfume is mild and I would like it to be a little stronger, especially since it is an EDP concentration, three, I like the smell better on the blotter than on the skin. On the blotter, it is linear, while on the skin in the dry, there is a slightly powdery and soapy note, while on the blotter, the main note is Clary Sage along with Cypress, but all this is not a big problem, because you can spray a few sprays on the t-shirt/shirt, whatever a little on the neck and get the best of both worlds plus it will last longer, so for now, the only thing I'm concerned about is the PRICE and that's what is stopping it to be a part of my collection. But if the price drops or I find an ok price on the gray market, it will be in my collection for sure. Best of 2023. it's like an echo of more elegant times The only complaint is that Coumarin appears in the drydown, who, in my opinion, has no place here.

To understand this fragrance, one must expect an Italian aesthetic. Here there is nothing garish or gaudy, nor anything particularly mundane... what you get is simply effortless sophistication. And it is deceptively simple, yet eminently complex - a citrus top, with spices and herbs that freshen and add texture to a green note built around cypress. On the dry down, the scent becomes warmer, ambery, and a touch resinous, retaining all of the previous qualities in a more ethereal form. Due to the light freshness on top, the herbal/woody mid, and the warm amber in the base, I think this would do very well in all seasons. This just works, and it works very well. Effortless Italian sophistication - like a gentleman draped in a Canali suit. Add in a touch of understated English elegance and you have captured the vibe of this fragrance. It’s not powerful, and perhaps it won’t blow you away, but pair this fragrance with appropriately formal tailoring and anyone who catches a whiff will not be able to help themselves... they will have only one thought: “Who is this guy? I want to know more.”

9/10 D'ores et déjà l'une de mes fragrances préférées. Boisée, agrumée, aromatisée et épicée d'une façon remarquablement équilibrée, c'est un grand parfum pour homme riche, complexe, très élégant vraiment. Hélas, performance absolument catastrophique, quel dommage, l'un des parfums les plus faibles que je connaisse, devient skin scent en 15 minutes et pourtant reste sur peau en skin scent pendant plus de 7 heures, projection et sillage inexistants. Avec une bonne performance, cette fragrance serait l'une des meilleures du monde,tout simplement parfaite. J'aimerais mettre 10/10 mais la performance est beaucoup trop scandaleuse, c'est extrêmement frustrant.

Quite a beautiful fragrance. High-quality ingredients handled expertly by the perfumer. The longevity is pretty good but the sillage is very intimate, although, in fairness, I’ve only worn it in the wintertime so far. I really enjoy it. Part of what makes it feel luxurious is the heavy and beautifully designed bottle and cap (the cap and atomizer are embossed with the brand’s logo), as well as the nicely pressurized sprayer. I bought it because I wanted another fresh “brown” fragrance after I finished my bottle of Dior Homme 2020. It doesn’t quite live up to that one (which was my signature for a few years) but it is nevertheless great.