Cyprès Pantelleria

Smells similar to Bottega Veneta's Illusione for Him, but older. As if Illusione doesn't make me smell old enough... Old-smelling aside, this is a great scent. Very invigorating yet calming at the same time if that makes any sense. Invigorating because it's reminiscent of a dewy pine forest, which is very fresh, but calming because it's got a quasi-meditative quality to it. I like it, but it makes me smell old. I can imagine a rather charismatic 50-year-old+ wearing this in his study. For some reason, I think of an old university professor. I would love to smell this scent in a room, just maybe not on myself because I'm not one who likes 'mature' fragrances to begin with, but yes, if you are into the notes (clary sage, vetiver, cypress, oakmoss, and some bergamot), you may want to give this one a try. I'll stick with Bottega Veneta's Illusione for Him. These two smell considerably similar that I don't think I'll need this; plus, Armani Privé IS an expensive line, but if you're into it, you're likely not going to be disappointed. Blind buy safe, but you have to appreciate mature fragrances and the notes above to like this one.

Tried this the first time last week, got the tester as well, have to say in my opinion it is a superb fragrance! On my skin it started off quite strong but before not too long it developed into this incredible airy, watery, and salty fragrance that made me reminisce of hot holidays in Greece walking by the sea; for me it is definitely a summer fragrance, could be worn day or night so it is versatile in that respect. In terms of sillage, while I believe it is an EDT concentration, on me I still got about an arm's length bubble around me and it definitely leaves a scent trail; even later in the day, maybe 6/7 hours in, I was still getting whiffs of this amazing fragrance as I was moving. Having tested the fragrance for a week now, I will definitely be returning to buy a bottle, well done Armani!

I’m really enjoying this! It starts off very citrus fresh then morphs into a hybrid of a classic chypre mixed with a classic fougere. It’s predominant notes are cypress, lavender, sage, oak moss, vetiver and Amber. It lasts on my masculine skin for a good 6 or 7 hours; which is just about right for an EDT concentration. Even though this is likely marketed as a Summer/Spring fragrance, it’s Winter here now in Sydney and this is perfect for brightening up my day. It’s a versatile and good performing fragrance that I think would suit anyone seeking a fresh and uplifting style of fragrance.

LET IT MACERATE!! Armani must've cheaped out on the production, because when I bought it smelled nothing like at the store. But I came back to my Cypres Pantelleria 6 months later and let me tell you, it's one of the best fragrances that I've smelled, so much so that I'm writing my first review for it. It smells like a forest next to the sea, like a coast during the summer in Greece or in Lebanon. This is something that a very clean and classy old man would wear, in a good way. Suitable for any occasion. 4 hours longevity, medium sillage.

I have over 350 bottles of fragrance in my collection, and this smells like nothing else I own. This is a 'WOW!' fragrance. Whenever I wear this magnificent creation and I close my eyes, I am transported to the southern coast of Italy...the day is balmy...I am walking through a small cypress copse, flanked either side by flowering citrus groves, overlooking the ocean. Pure bliss, not a care in the world. This is tranquility in a bottle. Thank you Mr. Morillas.