Grigioperla

i had to wait maybe two decades to love grigioperla. many years ago my aunt gave me a gift, a set with edt and a bag. at that time i was in the highschool, too young to appreciate, so i gave it to someone i dont remember. now, i have to say grigioperla is one of my favourite fragrance of all time, a great barbershop scent sadly discontinued. it opens a bit harsh like a moderate version of polo green with a punchy fresh-foresty feel. after 10-15 the smell improves, became more in the style of drakkar noir or duc de vervin but mixed with azzaro pour homme, so u can feel herbs, spicies and our beloved oakmoss. the blend also includes anise, lavender, sage, basil ...morris made a great job with this parfume. fresh and warm, a bit balsamic, this is not for a snobby guy, to me this fragrance is for an elegant mature man with integrity and dedication, shaved and clean, who wears an elegant suit at night after a day of hard work, so not the rich man of the country club. for cold seasons, for casual and formal situations, for men over 35. good performance, both in longevity and sillage. dont overlook to the grigioperla line, this, touch, essence, nero, attitude, hedò....all great fragrances too underrated. i think people like mrsmelly, chris from scentaland and kelan from south jersey would appreciate this grigioperla. ciao a tutti! grigioperla vs grigioperla intense edition: there's also the intense edition(of course not listed on fragrantica), which has the same box but white-silver. the intense is a bit different, sweeter with the tonka beans more prominent. it's darker and warmer, something is in common to the original but to me they are different. i prefer the original but the intense is more modern and wearable for who doesnt like the barbershop scents. my vote for the intense is 8. scent-9 longevity-8 sillage-8 uniqueness-8 versatility-7,5 presentation-6 compliment factor-7 backup bottle?yes my vote-9 in one word- integrity alternative- drakkar noir, azzaro pour homme. BELIEVE IN PEACE

So sadly discontinued, and just before the collapse of the historical Morris Perfumes - in Parma. Investment funds logic is a shame. This is possibly the ultimate masculine fougere. It takes to another levelled refinement the excellent Drakkar noir, not either intend to compare it to Al Rehab Dakar (of which own some 15 bottles - to say my passion for this) or even to Tsar, Lomani (that I love too, 3 bottles ), or to the more abrasive English Fern (still much love), the soapier Duc de Vervins. The medicinal part of the most manly fougeres is here (rosemary, geranium and basil-yes!) but on a stunning, eternal and enveloping base of oak moss,tonka and amber. Transition is perfect and develops in a more substantial and enjoyable way than the other fougeres quoted. Ingredients quality is high. The Morris Parma’s plant was actually famous for high quality ingredients. Unfortunately 2020 has been a so bad year. We will mourn this jewel. I grabbed 2 bottles. Will try Taxi Cofinluxe by the way, as others mention is still a valid yardstick.

One of my favourite ever scents. Grigioperla is a timeless barbershop scent with very noticeable rosemary which is clean and manly. Ideal for when you want to smell clean and dress semi smart. It is similar to platinum egoiste with the rosemary / lavander combo but less complex, even better performance and cheaper. I prefer this smell tbh. I do not get any cool wave comparisons at all. If you are in Italy look for it in the perfume sections of multi purpose stores that also sell soaps and detergents, not perfumeries. I hope it never goes out of production, absolutely brilliant.

A wonderful man's scent! - Mainly "one noted" but it has a fresh, oriental, spicy, smell. It is similar to Drakaar Noir, Lomani Homme and Taxi but this one is a bit sweeter and subtler. It lasts a long time too. If you want a cheaper alternative that is great also - go for Lomani Homme. Grigioperla is one of the very best men's sweet orientals out there in my opinion.

I wore this a lot in the early 2000s. A vibrant, potent Italian classic. Extremely macho, but cultured at the same time. I can't honestly say that I see this one as typically fougere or oriental; more a dry, crisp, woody herbal. Amazing, and unique. Always a favourite of mine along with its stablemate Touch.