Arancia Rossa

Rated "love" because it's gorgeous ... while it lasts. Feared that the passionfruit might make it cloyingly over-fruity, but no - it walks the tightrope with huge aplomb and eclat and all those big words, because it's got tremendous charm and balance and enough good taste not to push its luck too far with the sweetness. Even the passionfruit is just sharp and musky enough to not outstay its welcome, while the initial blood orange accord is just INCREDIBLY good - zesty and zingy and tingly in all the right ways, bright not bitter, with no dustiness or muskiness or sourness to spoil the fun. Sunny and charming and altogether the virtual walk through an Italian orange grove which the brief promises. I've often failed to vibe with Lab Olfattivo because they tend too sweet for my taste, yet here everything is just right. However, cough cough, Mr Ellena, I have a bone to pick (or a peel to grate?) with you, for this one breaks my heart just a little: its summery beauty does not survive on me, on skin or fabric, for over 2 hours, maybe 3 at the very most. And being lucky enough to own a full bottle of it, I have certainly lashed it on all over, trying huge puffy clouds to envelop my whole self and all the clothes... and still it vanishes sooner than I want it to. Which is a bit of a crushing disappointment when it is - in every other way - the complete package. Still, it's marketed as a cologne, so fair enough; and its joys and charms can't be denied. One to use up with extravagant abandon, and hang the expense ... much like an Italian holiday indeed, these days. I think Bigarade Concentree has held its crown as my orange king forever, but for the brief interlude it survives, Arancia Rossa is truly a worthy contender.

This one is a very strong blood orange tropical scent with maracuyá (passion fruit). It definitely transports me to Mexico, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, drinking fresh passion fruit juice or freshly squeezed orange and grapefruit juice. For some reason, I might be biased, but I can vividly picture the mix of deep red from the blood orange and the bright yellow of a ripe maracuyá. If I were to describe it by color, that’s exactly how it would look. It’s incredibly realistic, like having a tropical juice bottled up. Honestly, I just want to drink it! I love this scent so much, and I really wanted to fall in love with it completely. Unfortunately, it probably doesn’t work well with my skin or body chemistry. As soon as I spray it, I fall in love all over again, but sadly, after 2–3 hours, I can’t smell it anymore. I know citrus fragrances don’t usually last long and don’t have strong sillage, and this one is no exception. When I apply it, it genuinely feels like I just squeezed oranges or I was eating fresh citrus fruit. I’m willing to swap this bottle with someone else. I’ve only given it four tries, and it just didn’t work for me. If you're interested in a swap or would like to buy it, send me a private message. It’s basically new and I kept the original box too. I blind bought this perfume, normally I test them first, but based on the notes, I thought, "What could go wrong?" I’m open to selling it for a little less than the original price too.

Fable: As the day ebbs into a gentle dusk, you find yourself winding your way home through the sprawling citrus plantation. The air is alive with a vibrant orchestra of scents— the zesty tang of oranges, the crisp freshness of lemons, the subtle bitterness of grapefruit, the syrupy sweetness of mandarin, the exotic sharpness of yuzu, and the delicate aroma of kumquat. Each step releases a burst of citrus notes that rise and mingle in a joyful dance. Upon arrival, the day's journey culminates in a tender, passion fruit-infused embrace with your beautiful fiancé. The kiss, sensual and sweet, as rich and vibrant as the very fruits of the orchard. Rating: Arancia Rossa by Laboratorio Olfattivo is a fragrance that truly encapsulates the essence of citrus in a bottle. The vibrant array of citrus fruits is perfectly captured, with each note discernible and contributing to the overall freshness, sweetness and spice of the scent. The addition of passion fruit adds a delightful smoothness. This delightful combination results in a fragrance that invigorates the senses, leaving the wearer feeling lively, active, and joyous. • Scent: 7/10 • Longevity: 6/10 • Sillage: 5/10 • Season: Spring - Summer • Gender: Unisex • Price-Value: Good value.

(Re-review) I’ve recently been craving this fragrance since it’s starting to get cold out now, oddly getting December vibes in October. Anyway, if theres a citrus i’d like to wear in the winter..its this, perfectly this. I got a sample of this fragrance mainly to see if it smells like passion fruit, and i liked how there are some of my favorite notes in here too..but personally,,i was not expecting a tree farm to hit my nose because that is what I smelt. And I love it! This fragrance is like the smell of the sap that comes from Christmas fir trees (and honestly i lowk did wanted to smell like that at some point) I’ll definitely try and find a way around to getting a good amount of this fragrance this November, i doubt it will be a bottle because of it’s price but who knows if i end up finding a hell of a deal on ebay or something if i’m lucky. This fragrance will be perfect for my citrus scent for this winter ^_^

Monsieur Ellena knows how to work citrus and bring them very natural. The way Arancia Rossa is blended is gorgeous. A scent doesn’t have to be complex with different layers, blah blah. Sometimes, less is more, and here is a perfect example. The blood Orange is refreshing. The passion fruit kicks in a few minutes after the citrus burst. This is not cloying, synthetic, or harsh. Don’t expect to last long...... I don’t care. If I want to extend the longevity, I carry a decant. Stop the obnoxiousness that a fragrance to be good needs to last. This is not a panty dropper, a compliment puller, or all those charades the YouTubers made you to believe. This is class in a bottle. A ride to enjoyment. A trip to escape from the busy and chaotic world, and brings you to a calm, peaceful place. Cheers. Raise your zippy cup, kiddos.