Novecento

Quite similar to Le Labo Santal 33, but maybe a bit more aromatic. Great versatility, an all year rounder. Long lasting, not a monster projector, but I get wiffs all day long. A bit cheaper than Santal 33, and lot cooler bottle :) Strong recommend!

Eredi Zucca is a brand rooted in Milan’s historic barbering tradition. This tradition dates back to 1652, when Carlo Antonio Zucca opened his first barbershop in Milan. The modern Eredi Zucca brand was relaunched in 2023, while its high-end fragrance collection was introduced in 2025. The brand brings together traditional barber culture, Milanese heritage, and artistic perfumery. In the opening of Novecento, you can clearly detect an earthy and woody scent of nature. It reminds me of that familiar smell of soil after the rain from childhood, the feeling of petrichor, and it takes me back to the past. It has a scent profile that does not tire the nose and does not feel heavy. Although lavender is listed in the opening notes, it did not bother me as someone who normally does not like the smell of lavender. Overall, it feels refined, nostalgic, natural, and quite easy to wear. It will especially please those who enjoy scents that are closely connected to nature. However, it may not appeal as much to people looking for very heavy or spicy fragrances.