Etra

If we assume that perfumes can be categorized as mild or spicy, smooth or rough, humble or bold, then Etra by Etro is somewhere in between in each case. So contradictory, yet totally balanced and refined. The rich, spicy-herbal opening, despite very distinct notes of cardamom and coriander, (luckily) does not smell of a hot, oriental kitchen at all. On the contrary, it reminds me of an idyllic meadow in mid-April. Pure aromatherapy! Etra is as shiny and energizing as the first sunbeams after a never-ending winter, reflected in the surface of a thawing lake. It is as lucid as a dewdrop, as comforting as a glass of hot milk with honey. At first it intrugues (or maybe some would rather say: irritates) with a blast of freshly ground pepper and a gush of herbal juices, but very quickly, maybe even much too quickly, calms down, softens, sweetens in a creamy-rosy way. The atmosphere around Etra kind of reminds me of Like This by EldO, but without the autumn melancholy. Etra could be Tilda’s blond sister, just as hypnotizing and out of this world. Tilda, however, arrives at the dusk and Etra – at the dawn of summer. Tilda is a red-haired celtic fairy, Etra – a light and gentle elf. Very charming, but I wouldn’t mind if it were a little less... ethereal.

Etra lives in its sillage. It may seem to be a phantom, just out of reach from tickling nostrils and titillating olfactory receptors, but a shift, a turn of the body, a moment of repose after forgetting about immediacy, and there's the haunting spiced glimmer. The distant camphor and spice, tinted highlights of geranium and rose. The cardamom: like the amorphous plume as if sprinkled into coffee. A hot red pepper, flicks and specks, confetti-like, rendered in soft focus and milky. Rosewood, linalool-soft-yet-strong-like-spiderweb-silk. Linalool is makes up most of the precious wood's profile; the constituent is woody-spicy, floral sweet, yet anything but dense. The dry down sees the cardamom fade to grey (cue the Visage song), geranium and rose whispering, the mood is predominantly rosewood, anchored with some sandalwood deep underneath. Intellectual and poetic in design, it doesn't seek to please but maybe rather to ponder. It's great to apply on both skin and clothing to have the different phases intermingle. Those who appreciate introspective, introverted fragrances should take note. It's simply beautiful. (this is for the older version with a gold cap).

Etro “Etra” is a lovely fragrance. I enjoy the opening notes of this scent! Spritzed some on my husband and he liked it a lot, too! It's hard for me to believe that the opening notes are predominantly rosewood but that's what everyone cites and that is what the Etro website states. The cardamom and coriander add a nice touch. So, I guess the opening is floral and woody with a bit of spice...and extremely smooth, well-balanced, no harshness here. Also, at its opening, I detect citrus and bright, slightly fruity notes...bergamot perhaps. Then the rosewood emerges and is quickly followed by mid-notes of spicy florals... geranium, jasmine (I love jasmine), ROSE...really nice. Shortly, all of the aforementioned notes beautifully balance with cedar, more "woods," vanilla and musk. Complex yet soothing. Complex yet sedate. This is a very nice, pleasing, wearable niche fragrance.

I bought this by mistake, thinking I was ordering the Heliotrope. It was going to be sent back, but I sprayed it, wandered around my house, did some laundry, made cookies, finally hugged my husband for no reason and he double sniffed me. He said "Moe, you smell really good!". I'm not usually interested in the notes of this perfume, but I have to say I've gotten lots of compliments when I wore it. This perfume smells so refined, the notes blend so perfectly it's like a great melody of scents. I don't like geranium, but it doesn't overwhelm, just compliments. The cedar, rosewood and sandalwood are the front runners in the opening, with a twitch of the pepper, I don't smell musk in this, so don't be put off by this, the same with the Rose, not a big player in this. This could easily be in my top 10, good anytime of year, night or day. Versatile and classy.

Instant love from me to Etro. Etro captured my heart at first spray. I remember le feu d ́issey this way. Lovely subtle and powerfull at the same time. It doesnt last long on my skin... but on clothes its everlasting. I wore it on some clothes the other day and left the clothes in my office for the night. When I went into the office next morning the room had a pleasant and inoffensive delicious scent of Etro. Its comforting like a cashmere blanket, sexy cardamom /coriander and woodsy scent. The paprika gives Etro an ooomph that makes it really unique and spicy. Love this for every season and any occasion. Longevity is moderate on skin forever on clothes. Silage is difficult for me...its like a cloud, light but present alle the time. Just when you think its gone you get whiffs of Etro. Unisex signatur worthy scent.

I can tell you exactly and precisely what it smells like - new fashion magazine! 100% Combination of paper, fresh ink, and whiffs of all the perfumes they advertising there in it's folds. The scent is very soft, and seem to be flying away, but at the same time clearly perceivable and gently enveloping all around you. The only problem, of cause, like with all soft scents, it doesn't last long. 3 hours on skin, 4 hours on clothes.Opens with moderate projection, in 1 hour projection and sillage become soft, and after 2 hours it is a skin scent. It is as unisex as it goes, and could be worn all year long. Perfect office scent, but requires re-applying (probably twice!) during regular work day plus commute.

I’m surprised at how much I like this scent. I’m on my first trial run from the brand Etro, and I can imagine a lot of opportunities to wear this easy going, creamy spicy scent. The florals in Etra take the back seat. The overall feeling reminds me of a cocktail spritzer, and light enough that you could wear this in the warmer months. This is absolutely lovely, with average longevity—a few beautiful hours while staying close. Etra Etro is also a linear scent. I can imagine that will bother a lot of people but I personally can overlook it because the scent is so divine. EDIT: I’ve never sampled Le Feu d'Issey, but if it’s anything like Etra I’m sure I would love it.

This is a great scent, much fresher than many of my other perfumes. I also have Io Myself from Etro. I have only positives for their house so far. I bought Etra knowing that it had a lot of similarities to Le Feu d'Issey. It really does smell quite a lot like it for the first few minutes but quickly mellows out and is much fainter and lighter from what I remember. I would recommend Map of the Heart v4 (gold heart) for anyone looking to find a suitable replacement; however, Etra is also great and very unique, and I'm glad I added it to my collection!

So in love with you am I... Oh God... I am not so sure I can describe my feelings for this heavenly creation. All I know is I will never be without you. To my nose Etra Etro is different compared to Le Feu. I used to own a bottle of Le Feu and I gave it away, there was something harsh and a bitt more masculine in there, but Etra is like the most beautiful feminine perfume only an earth angel could pull off.

delicatamente speziato, questo profumo è un piacere da indossare come un passe-partout. pur annoverando note quali pepe rosso, rosa e coriandolo, rimane sempre di una discrezione elegante, leggermente piccante con un tocco floreale. nulla di invasivo o prepotente; più un piacere personale che altrui, sta vicino alla pelle come uno skin-scent, evolvendo su territori gradevolmente legnosi. bello.

This is a very sweet perfume, but in an interesting way - the herby and spicy notes balance it out. The spice makes this a great public transport perfume - where sweeter notes may be disagreeable to your neighbors, Etra doesn’t overstate its presence even in close quarters. The dry down is a little boring, but the main mossy woody performance is just great. Longevity is sad for the price.

This is lovely woody fragrance indeed. I really like it. Somehow it gives me an impression of a forest after the rain or a forest in early mornings when the ground is wet and the air is moist. It might not be the most complex fragrance but I enjoy it very much..it brings me memories.. I think this one is worth a try. And I will possibly purchase a bottle of this in the future.

ahm, to me it does remind a LOT le feu and NOT at all dolce vita. its like two oppsoite smells. I love how it smells cos I love le feu, it was the reason why I bought it at first palce. the lasting power I would say is half hour... sadly.

Etra etro is SO BEAUTIFUL. Smoky cardamom and rose- an instant mood elevator. It isn't the *worst* in terms of longevity, but sadly, the most lingering note is the vanilla, which tapers off a bit candleishly. Still might buy a full size.

Not for everybody as it may come rather sharp but I LOVE it. On me it has a sophisticated aniseed like quality which I find refreshing and intriguing. Two French words come to mind : petillant & impertinent.

This scent is truly captivating! It's warm and spicy, but not overpowering. I love the hint of rose and the woody base notes. Etra Etro is perfect for a special occasion or a night out.

This is my second review Soon after buying etra etro I decided to sell or swap it.don't know why.I just thought I won't wear it but I have a rule that before deciding to swap a perfume,I have to wear it for three days and then decide.I'm proud of myself for such a brilliant rule,giving etra away could be one of my biggest mistakes I like spicy scents but when spices are very dry,peppery and strong they bother me.I sneeze a lot and feel dryness in my throat.etra etro has a loud and spicy opening which borders on annoying me.lots of pepper and coriander and other spices and some woody notes which give it a dry touch.it's first 30mins smells intresting and I could like it if it didn't tickle my nose and make me thirsty but it's charming drydown deserves waiting. boy it has a heavenly drydown! original and memorable.it has a caramelized sweetness in a milky woody base which is so delicious without being a gourmand,spicy but also smooth and subtle thanks to vanilla which rounds sharp edges.I can smell something like a tea note in it which makes it comforting and unique.not plant of tea or green tea,it's like drinking a cup of black tea(chai),what people drink in my country daily and smells very soothing.there's a soft whisper of rose and other florals mingling with spicy,sweet,milky deliciousness.it make me imagine a weekend sitting with my family watching movies,drinking tea and eating home made cookies.very comforting,nostalgic and yummy.I don't have anything similar in my collection and now I appreciate owning it alot.It's not even as weak as my first experiences.I have to make sure not to overspray and not to smell where I've applied it closely in first minutes.then I can smell it for at least five good hours.for me it's wearable year round except too hot days and it would be nice for night wear too. Highly recommended for women and men who want to experience a different kind of yummy scents اترا اترو شروع خیلی اسپایسی و شارپی داره و فلفلی بودنش بینی آدم رو به خارش میندازه اما بعد از چن دقیقه تندی رایحه از بین میره هرچند تم اسپایسی اون تا آخر عمرش برجا میمونه اما دیگه زاویه دار و عطسه آور نیست. هرچی زمام میگذره بهتر و بهتر میشه،رایحه ای که بعد از بیست دقیقه،نیم ساعت بهش میرسیم بحدی زیبا و جذابه که حتی برای منی ک ب عطرهای اسپایسی حساسیت دارم ارزش صبر کردن رو داره باتوجه به درای داون،انتظار دیدن نت های کارامل شیر و چای رو داشتم..رایحه ای که باهاش طرفیم بسیار خوشمزه و درعین حال خاصه و هیچ شباهتی به بقیه عطرهای گورمند رایج نداره. ترکیبی هست از نتهای اسپایسی(بشخصه از هل بدم میاد اما هل،اینجا اون هل رایج تو عطرهای خنک و مردونه نیست)،شیرینی کاراملی-وانیلی و نرم و بی زاویه،چوب های لطیف و شیری(اصلا شباهتی به رایحه چوب اقاقیا یا سدر ک کاملا باهاش آشنا هستم نداره)و گلهای لطیفی هست ک مانع از این میشن ک عطر،خوراکی طور بشه و مهم تر از همه چای!بله چیزی که اینجا بطور غالب حس میکنم چای هست،ن چای سبز و گیاهی رایج تو عطرها بلکه چای سیاه خودمون ک یه رایحه معطر و آرامش بخش آشنا و زیبا ب عطر میده اترا اترو واسه من صحنه خوردن یه عصرونه خانگی رو مجسم میکنه.چای و شیرینی های خونگی. من ک هیچ عطری شبیهش نداشتم و تست نکردم تابحال و خیلی می پسندمش.بنظرم بصورت چهارفصل قابل استفاده ست بجز روزهای گرم سال و رایحه کاملا یونیسکسی داره موندگاری اون اوایل خیلی بنظرم کم میومد اما بعد متوجه شدم ک اگه زیاد از حد اسپری نکنم ک دماغمو پرکنه، میتونم پنج ساعتی حسش کنم دقت کنید ک حتماً بهش زمان بدید و براساس شروعش قضاوتش نکنید

Today I tried it for the first time and bought a 100ml bottle in an amazing discount(I paid only 50$ for an unsealed bottle!) If I want to describe it in a sentence I'd say etro etra is a unisex spicy and sweet woody scent It opens very spicy like a bomb of spices.spices last till the end but become much tamer as it dries down.woody notes aren't rough or too much masculine.they're subtle and sweet and well blended with warm spices and musky vanilla I prefer it for mild weather,mostly fall It dries down to such a warm,sweet,subtle and deliciously spicy scent that I can't stop smelling myself The only downside is about Longevity and projection.it opens loud and seems to be pretty strong and potent but sillage reduces as it dries down.after less than an hour I can barely smell it on myself even if I stick my nose to my skin.I don't think Longevity would improve on clothes because it doesn't stay on paper strip more than an hour too(albeit it's there for two more hours but sooo weak that it's very difficult to detect it) I'm still glad to have it for such a bargain and I think it's also great for layering.it can add a dash of sexy sweet spicy woody,vanilla base to other fragrances and turn a plain gourmand to something interesting ❤❤❤❤

For a long time I really wanted to get this one unsniffed. Comparisons to the mythical now Le Feu were making my apetite for this perfume grow. BEcause Etro perfumes are not available where I live, I had to wait a while to get a sample. Am I disappointed? No. Would I like to have a full bottle? Unfortunately, no again. Etra actually reminds me very much of a newer Jacomo Art Collection #8. It features the same, spicy notes, here a bit stronger, minus the tea note very strong in #8. And it seems like a fragrance difficult to 'touch'. It lackcs a bit of the intensity. I agree with mymlan that says that is is somehow empty. You are waiting for it, and it never arrives at its destination. Etra also remains quite dry throughout the time it spent on my skin, and I wished for more vanilla and jasmine and musk instead of the huge dose of coriander, cardamon and woody notes. Nice as is is, I'd still pick #8 over it, just because it's a tad more compelx and lasts longer.

Etra is what I would consider to be a very 'intellectual' fragrance. By that I mean it is mentally puzzling but emotionally simple. Incredibly hetrogenous, Etra seems to encompass most genres of perfumery - spicy coriander, sour rosewood, sweet rose & jasmine, peppery paprika & cedar and an overall watery, aquatic feel to it (perhaps the milkiness others have mentioned?). The base is mostly musky - a disturbing sweet female body odour underlined with a barely there stale, damp nuance. Considering the otherwise overwhelmingly masculine spiciness this must be the effect of my own skin chemistry blending with Etra in an unwholeomse way. Etra keeps me guessing and pondering but it does not warm the cockles of my heart.