La Tosca

@butterflybrat I know what you mean but I think this perfume might actually not be a white floral bomb in notes but rather the notes it has create the illusion of one? Because you’re right, this totally smells like a white flower bomb perfume, but at the same time, it doesn’t... so weird! It reminds me of the original Juicy Couture from 2006, the very first one before VLJ, but like a WAY better version of it. It’s like what I always wished Juicy Couture was. Personally I think the violet note in here is already pretty grapes and then combined with the eucalyptus it becomes even more grapey. White florals are known for having grapey tones to them sometimes, especially tuberose. Particularly, the tuberose in Juicy Couture 2006 is very grapey/bubblegummy. So I think the grapey effect in La Tosca is at least partially responsible for creating the tuberose/white floral illusion. But also, tuberose is also well known for having a camphorous, minty edge. You know what note is often used to recreate that? That’s right, eucalyptus, just like in the legendary Carnal Flower by Frederic Malle. Another famous and incredible tuberose, Serge Lutens Tubereuse Criminelle, uses styrax instead of eucalyptus but it achieves the same effect. So if the grapiness wasn’t enough to make your brain reference white florals, the addition of camphorous eucalyptus certainly will be! I’m also not sure there aren’t ANY white floral notes to begin with. I can’t glance at the note pyramid right now since I’m writing this, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there were some white floral notes at least as minor players, or perhaps even unlisted? It’s possible. But in any case I do believe that either way, the vast majority of the white floral impression comes from the other notes because when you really “study” this scent, really smell it up close, you start to smell the individual notes (it’s VERY well blended so this will probably take some sniffing lol) and see how they come together, but what I’m not sure I smell is any actual white flowers. At least, there’s no “white floral” notes I smell that can’t just as easily be interpreted as being a result of the combination of other notes here. Whatever it is, La Tosca is masterful. One of my all-time FAVORITE fresh/bright/fruity/warm weather friendly perfumes EVER! The sillage of this stuff is so delightful and sexy and addictive, it makes you just want to huff and inhale it and chase down the wearer lol. The bottle is SO gorgeous too!! I think it’s the prettiest of the casamorati line, and that’s really saying something as they’re all gorgeous, but that purple tho! A bit expensive, but worth EVERY penny imo. As with other Xerjoffs, the performance is outstanding.

Wooooow...this is just amazing!!! SENSUAL , ELEGANT,LUXURY,HEAVEN IN A BOTTLE!!!! l was trying yesterday all the Casamorati from Xerjoff and was very impressed with their quality. l discovered top 3 loves for me. 1 La Tosca, 2 Mefisto, 3 Lira ,4 Fiore d'Ulivo....maybe 5 between like -love Fiero. The others just like... except one which maybe doesn't suit to my chemistry. When first smelled La Tosca it was breathtaking from the first spray..in 5 first seconds, i thought l was smelling fresh green lilac..like Lilac Path Aerin ...(no lilac here) then the second thought was Omnia Amethysto...maybe En Passant Frederic Malle or Jonquille de Nuit Tom Ford .... lt was exactly the same feeling !!! they are NO SIMILAR but had the same vibe . From the first sniff, you can recognize the character of this one. lt opens fresh almost sharp ozonic in a good way,citrusy-spicy floral,green..then after a while, the most beautiful combo musky rose-patchouli appears like in Elle YSL + green effect of Violet Leaf and aromatic eucalypt. The combo rose+patch is very very spicy and too much musky but so well-balanced with the first player now..Violet Leaf!!!The dry down is to die for.Warm amber appears and a light touch of vanilla just to balance the sharpness..but still remain fresh!!! The feeling has a purple color like purple flowers the bottle suits so well...if you dislike them is not for you!!! The package is nostalgic, amazing, love it. quality 10/10 sillage and longevity are excellent!!! MASTERPIECE!!

Okay, so who doesn't love Xerjoff? My first was "More Than Words". I'm a spicy, woody, unisex type...Casamorati 1888 was my second and loved that too. Decided to TRY something blind, and more floral for summer... I picked La Tosca...HOLY MOLY. It was PASSIONATE love at first sniff! A floral that I actually ADORE. Pungent and heavy, it blasts it's way into your senses, but quickly calms to a slightly sweet, still bodacious but gentler version of her beautiful self. It's not listed but I swear, it smells very much in tune with my Beyond Scents Carnation body lotion! I have two Rose lotions and Violet, but nooo....it's the Carnation that works for me. I don't smell any Violet leaf...and I own Balenciaga, the original, which you can't get more violet than that one. Regardless, this one is now my favourite Xerjoff. I ordered another bottle right off to keep in the fridge, in case this one is discontinued. If you love heady florals that make a statement, you need this one. P.S. men like it too.😉 9/10 performance 10/10 overall...it's perfect.

The mixed reviews on this one are crazy. It's really interesting how different it appears to be for different people. I find this to be a 10/10 by all means. I could drown in it. It starts off as a violet/white flowers mix but then the white flower notes quiet down, and for a while the violet is dominant with a rich green background in which all of the listed notes blend perfectly. It is indeed very ozonic. Very smooth. The scent is incredibly harmonious and well crafted and even tho there is a dominant note of violets it doesn't stick out in an unpleasant way, it is very well complimented by everything else going on. After a while the clean, soft musk and amber start to be more apparent but the violet never disappears. I should also mention that it is very realistic. The sillage and longevity are great. Here in the northen mediterranean we have these forests with pines, oaks, moss and little flowers like violets and saffron and this scent really reminds me of walking around deep inside one of them.

Violet very front and center, surrounded by tart greenery- the eucalyptus/citrus combo. Very ozonic. If you’ve ever run an ozone machine think that smell but sweeter, greener, and very violet. The patchouli in here supports the top notes well giving it some grit and spice. It smells different from different lengths away. An arms length, violet ozonic; a foot away violet greenery; close to the skin, violet patchouli and slightly powdery. The vanilla and amber add a bit of sweetness but just enough to reign in the tart greenery and patchouli from taking it into something too deep. It’s not a ‘sweet’ perfume by any means. Superb strength, silage, and longevity. I have a sample of this and it’s quite the deviation from the fragrances I enjoy for everyday- yet the more I wear it the more I’m falling in love. To me this is an event perfume given how beast mode it is. I feel it’s the perfect scent for a spring time wedding including the bride. This scent is special and interesting.