Krizia Uomo

[Like many fragrances that have been around since the eighties, Krizia Uomo has been reformulated at least once, and perhaps more than that. This review pertains only to the latest formulation. As someone who’s been wearing it irregularly for about fifteen years, I’ve never noticed a significant change in its contents.] So many scents created in the seventies and eighties have fallen by the wayside due to ever-changing tastes in fragrances. There are a few that remain on favorites lists, but these are the exceptions instead of the rule. Having watched YouTube fragrance reviews for about six months now, I’ve never seen a review of this, and considering the quality of the scent, it’s a shame. It’s not for everyone, but it wears so incredibly well in the winter that I just had to share how much I enjoy it with a bigger audience. (And since winter is just ending, what better time than now?) It’s too good to be kept a secret. According to Fragrantica, on the top we have: aldehydes, Artemisia, juniper berries, mandarin orange, basil and lemon; in the middle, cyclamen, carnation, sandalwood, jasmine, cedar, pine tree needles and geranium; and in the base, leather, patchouli, musk, oakmoss, and vetiver. It was released in 1984, and created by the Swiss company Firmenich. It’s really more complex than this, but in the beginning what you get is pine, pine, pine. Some reviews online accuse it of being a Pinesol-like smell, but I don’t get the medicinal or detergent-like quality at all. What the opening reminds me of specifically is going out at Christmas time as a kid and cutting down your own 8-foot tree in a gigantic, sprawling spruce or pine forest, and the smell of your hands for the rest of the day when you have that sharp, sparkly-smelling, resinous sap on your hands. The opening has that harsh, resinous, pine-sappy grating quality in the nose. If you don’t over-apply, this only lasts 10-15 minutes on me before it starts to develop. It never loses that deep, sea-green earthiness, but as time goes on I start to pick up some of the more (very slight) floral notes, the oakmoss, and the vetiver. It never turns “floral,” per se, but there are the barest hints of carnation and germanium. It is VERY strong – so strong that I usually apply with the atomizer at a fair distance from my skin so as to get a faint mist instead of a full-on spray. When I’ve sprayed this on my clothes, there are times when I could easily smell it a whole two days later. The projection and sillage with Krizia are off-the-charts good. With as few as three sprays, it will last over ten hours. I would classify this strictly as a late fall or winter fragrance; you definitely don’t want to sport this in three-digit heat. If you’re light on the trigger, I don’t think it’s going to offend many people at work, especially if you have a commute to work where it can settle down on the skin first. This isn’t for everyone. It’s unquestionably bold, piney, assertive, and uncompromising, but some might not find it unique enough to be a “formal occasion” fragrance. That’s fine. My favorite times to wear it are when it’s freezing outside, something I’ve been doing ever since middle school when I first laid my nose on a bottle of it. It cuts through cold air like no other fragrance I’ve ever smelled. Maybe the best part is that you can buy 100 ml. of it on fragrancenet for $15.99. If you like deep, dark, sparkly, sharp, resinous, piney scents, you could do a lot worse than to blind buy this, or get your hands on a sample. To anyone else who is interested in sharing their opinion about Krizia, please comment below or post a review of your own. This deserves more play in the world of reviews, even if they are from people who don’t care for it.

In times of uncertainty, not just of the world as we know it, but in personal uncertainty, of which I have much right now, I reach for the remedy of nostalgia. The faded hopes and dreams and past lives through the dusty lens; the aperture closes and once reopened, the lives lived are gone. The only evidence is the artifacts we may hold dear to us. I donned Krizia Uomo, and I had to pause. I listened to Brian Eno's "How Many Worlds." I realize that I am growing weary of the prosaic approach to describing scent ("just tell us what it smells like"), but for the sake of being helpful, Krizia Uomo has elements that are first may seem standard, even somewhat gruff and acrid to certain noses in its beginnings: sharply aldehydic cold snap green leaves and brisk pine needles. However, it quickly diverges into a coniferous floral heart, and what I detect is the use of cyclamen aldehyde, with its verdant, plant stem, waxy quality similar to that of the flower. Herbaceous adornments run throughout its development, while its coda is a caraway leather-musk. It is less pungent than its peers Polo, Quorum, One Man Show, etc., and tempers machismo with a more contemplative feel overall. Perhaps this is why it's giving me what the kids call these days "the feels." Its coarseness smoothing out into elegance is stimulating much the same way that dissonance resolving into consonance is so satisfying in music.

Krizia Uomo is a fragrance that truly stands as a testament to timeless elegance, but unfortunately, it has been discontinued. Its invigorating citrus opening, refined woody heart, and mossy leather base come together to create an olfactory masterpiece that resonates with classic charm. The citrus notes provide a refreshing and lively start, leading seamlessly into a sophisticated heart characterized by refined woody nuances. The fragrance's transition is smooth, creating a harmonious blend that exudes sophistication and class. As it settles into its mossy leather base, Krizia Uomo encapsulates the essence of a bygone era, offering a nostalgic journey for fragrance enthusiasts. The news of its discontinuation may bring disappointment, limiting accessibility for those seeking this timeless gem. However, for those fortunate enough to possess a bottle, it becomes a treasured and irreplaceable part of their collection. Krizia Uomo's discontinuation adds an extra layer of rarity and exclusivity to its already distinguished profile. It stands as a reminder that great fragrances, like timeless classics, are sometimes fleeting. For those still in search of this fragrance, the pursuit may be challenging, but the reward is an olfactory experience that captures the spirit of a bygone time.

Krizia Uomo is a fantastic 80s perfume that's still wearable and of great quality. The slightly citrusy opening with mandarin and lemon makes for a pleasant initial impact, and that scent lingers for a while. Then the pine needles, geranium, patchouli, and oakmoss become the soul of an absolutely well-crafted perfume. It exudes 80s urban elegance; in my opinion, it must have been considered very sexy back then. Excellent performance; if you find the Parma spa version with vertical gold stripes, you'll hit the jackpot! I'd avoid using it on hot days; otherwise, it's a versatile perfume suitable for men 35 and up. A gem worth rediscovering! Fantastico profumo anni 80 da riscoprire. L'apertura leggermente agrumata smorza il vigore degli aghi di pino, del patchouli e del muschio di quercia. Uno dei migliori del suo decennio e consiglio caldamente la versione vintage di questa gemma della profumeria. Per uomini dai 35 in sù. Scent-8,5 Longevity - 8,5 Sillage-8 Versatility-8 Presentation-7 Compliment factor-7 Uniqueness-8 Backup bottle? Yes My vote- 8.5 In one word- Urban Alternative - Enrico coveri pour homme, sergio soldano Black o nero o uomo... The review is based on a vintage spa Parma formula, the box and the bottle have Golden stripes.

I wore Krizia Uomo for many years. I came to relish its Firmenich-crafted magic, and it became a key component of my fragrance collection. I used to make a special trip to Jacobson's in Winter Park, FL just to buy it. I went through bottles and bottles of it. Both Krizia Uomo and Jacobson's became victims of changing times. The Krizia Uomo you see online now is a dismal facsimile of what it had been. Instead of looking for vintage bottles, I chose to savor my supply of the original release to the very last spray or splash and commit the aroma to memory. I still have a very smart, olive green toiletry bag with black piping and foldable metal twist lock closures that came with a set of eau-de-toilette and aftershave. I now use it to hold small mementos. Alas, Krizia Uomo is just a Fragrantic memory in a rather large collection of ghost aromas that haunt me. Such memories are as sweet to me as those of family, friends, or life events. They are moments lived and worth remembering. I will always love Krizia!