3# nota di viaggio (ciavuru d’amuri) 2019 edition

I think I have found my holy grail fig perfume. Because of new restrictions on a couple of materials he used in the original eau de toilette, rather than discontinue the perfume altogether Meo decided to reformulate it and make it an eau de parfum. 3# nota di viaggio is a tribute to Meo Fusciuni’s mother and his homeland of Sicily, so it’s clearly not something he wanted to do away with because of some regulations, so instead he made an amped up version of the previous one which is more powerful, not only in strength but in feeling. It opens much greener and has an almost boozy, smoothly bitter aromatic quality, there is more heft in the base and structure, and the overall fragrance is more complex and dynamic. There is a very realistic leafy green aspect coming from the fig leaf, and enhanced by artemisia, it has an almost absinthe like quality to it. This is balanced by a beautiful jasmine, creamy ylang ylang, and in the base there is the addition of benzoin and woods along with the original incense. The overall feel of the perfume is heavier, but it still retains that sort of ethereal quality about it. But it’s not as simple as the sort of pure, white light feeling of the original, although that aspect is still included, it is more herbaceous, there is more creaminess, a gentle touch of smokiness, and a slight bit more masculinity in the base which makes it more solidly unisex. I believe this aspect was added to reflect his father as well, or family as a whole. The entire fragrance is beautifully balanced and maybe the most classically structured perfume he has done. There is such a beautiful quality about it, very refined, almost pristine, but it still carries that feeling of joy and contentment of the original. A perfect example of a reformulation done right.

I found my holy grail fig a long time ago in Fig Tree by Sonoma Scent Studio. I don't know why I am so obsessed with finding something similar to it. Maybe because when most fig fragrances claim to be fig, they actually smell like coconut. And that irks me. This is the closest to a true fig fragrance that I have ever smelled, aside from Fig Tree. It's a beautiful fig fragrance that deserves far more attention. It's clean, green and woody. Mostly I get a sheer, delicate feeling from this one, but as it develops it gains depth, rather than fading and becoming wispy. It has a borderline-shampoo vibe about it. There is a musk in it that reminds me of fruity shampoo, but its natural elements save it from becoming too synthetic. Because of the musk, it reminds me of Debaser, where I get a lot more synthetics. I would say this is somewhere in the middle of Fig Tree and Debaser. I notice frankincense in the base, which brightens it and keeps it going strong for hours, as well as *real* cedar. The feel is sunny, carefree, breezy. Not creamy and I don't notice any powder. I wonder if Fragrantica accidentally listed "powdery notes" instead of "musk," as the thumbnails look similar. In comparison, Fig Tree is more naturalistic, richer, creamier, and never reminds me shampoo. You truly get a lot of natural ingredients and can really smell the the white sap of the unripened fruit, the bark of the tree and the lush leaves. It's a matter of personal preference. If you are looking for something that feels more fresh, clean and reminiscent of the leaves, this is the cream of the crop of fig perfumes!

I find that my life is subject to serendipity more so than the average person. Because I don't have the freedom do anything at my choice time, which includes everything from taking a bite of food to how fast I want to type a review, I rely on two things. I rely on God and I rely on serendipity. This morning I decided to try on #3 and I have no idea why. Maybe to just mix it up. I was looking for something naturally aquatic for the past few days, but I was not thinking this had anything associated with that. Come to find out, about 10 minutes after I sprayed this on, I started to get a naturally occurring smell of the sea. I thought I was playing tricks on myself. Upon reading the description of the fragrance, Meo referenced his grandmother's house that resided overlooking the ocean. If he tried to emulate that in this fragrance, he succeeded. You get a gentle breeze Ocean water in the background. It is really beautiful and I think it takes a couple of tries before you know it. Especially if you don't try it in the summer. I am pleasantly surprised. This is where serendipity comes in. I had no idea #3 in that category. It's very similar to Squid from zoologist. But more so as a supporting character. The Jasmine and the fig leaf are the focus. This fragrance is a good example of Meo being able to create art through a different medium. If you allow yourself, you can experience and feel the exact location and the essence of his memory. The beauty and safety of his childhood home overlooking the ocean.

Excellent Fig scent that successfully treads the line between being too sweet and syrupy ( a la Pulp}, and not overly green (a la ninfeo meo). The latter is especially important to me as some green Fig scents can smell too much like ivy... And as a result, cat pee. But this stays far away from any of that. It's a beautiful creation that melds the fig together with supporting fruits and floral notes... With a slight resiny and woody base. This is a great scent that leans feminine in my opinion. No surprise there as this perfume is made with the nose's mother in mind. She must have been a strong woman... And while this scent is slightly feminine, it isn't overly delicate and has an underlying strength.

This is a very well blended, creamy fig fragrance. The bergamot plays very nicely here, not very noticeable, except in the way it somehow enhances the depth of the fig. It’s more dense and sappy, making it more like the fragrance can be tasted. I love the beautiful, subtle, yet present frankincense. Maybe that is what gives it a smidgen of sourness also. To me it leans masculine, but can be pulled off by a woman as well. One spray should last the day. It seems there is a spirituality that the creator was reaching for and that is the sense I get when I wear it. When I want to be in that frame of mind, I tend to reach for this.

This perfume smells like a soft memory. It starts with green fig leaves, light and fresh, like walking through a garden in Sicily. Then the scent turns gentle with jasmine and ylang-ylang, like sunshine on skin. A soft touch of incense and warm woods comes after, like the peaceful feeling inside an old church. It’s not loud or sweet. It feels calm, warm, and full of love. A quiet scent that tells a personal story.

The start for me goes right to a lush, creamy, slightly vanilla baby powder. Within 10 minutes it gently transforms into a expensive cigar wrapped in a candela wrapper which is a lovely pale green color...I love that part but it didn’t last long and then back to a creamy powder.

Another winner from Meo Fusciuni. You get fig, very green but somehow still edible. The sandalwood is smooth and creamy. I don't get a lot else, to be honest, but I think this is a perfect work scent - sophisticated and unique, but subtle enough for any situation.

Sweet figgaroni pizza Batman. Imagine a refreshing cool spring breeze with fruity fig. It is that in a bottle. Then imagine something cool, creamy feeling like a dessert following shortly after. Love.

Giuseppe is a poet. This is by far the best fig I’ve experienced.

This one has much less crispiness and strength than the other two in this small trillection (my invention for "collection of three", "threllection" sounds too off). There's mostly fig with something else, powdery-milky-neroli-like notes. But fig, as others have noticed, is not that strong. When I first smelt fig in a scent, that happened to be in Premire Figuier, it was unpleasant; over time I have learned to like it more. Here it is much weaker than in Premier Figuier, say 50% against 85%. Jasmine, if at all present, must be very weak. No benzoin. I like benzoin a lot so more of that would've made it nicer. Not bad scent but not too groundbreaking either, but not every scent has to be so powerful anyway. The personal memories behind it probably give it a justified feel and so the scent fits to them who can relate themselves to that story and elements included in it. I find it unique anyway.

I have a turbulent relationship with fig notes in perfume, and #3 wasn't promising when it started out. I got the typical hot saran-wrap smell on first spray. Luckily, my wariness dissipated as the fragrance settled on my skin and clothes into a lush, watery fig leaf with the underlying nuance of florals, some sweetness, plus the depth of benzoin and cedar. I am not getting anything powdery or "creamy", here. It's very beautiful, and as another reviewer likened, it's as if the wafts of a fig tree are greeting you through the breeze. This is a very natural and almost nostalgic-smelling perfume. Meo certainly bottled a moment in time.

first impression- it reminds me of an old church, or old library/thrift shop burning incense.. both of which are nearby a sea, the sea air flowing throughout. I kind of love that it's a skin scent and doesn't project crazily, it's very creamy and subtle. it's kind of melancholic. natural and ritualistic. on second thought, it reminds me of Indonesian Sampoerna cigarettes, how they are slightly smoky but sweet. 2 hrs later, it is just a musky, extremely weak skin scent

A fig that I like (I'm not generally fond of fig notes). Lovely, fragrant florals float to the surface in dry down, wafting around fig like fluid aquatic fairies. A very light, close skin scent that’s virtually gone w/in the hour. Spray liberally & carry w/ you.

the fig opening is nice. the profile kinda slicks off into the background pretty quickly. I don't find myself reaching for it terribly often.

waking up under a banana tree. on a sicilian Wednesday? listening to monty norman? It's actually a nice perfume. 7/9

very nice green sappy fig but longevity is limited unfortunately. you have to spray quite a bit.

A simple blend of fig leaves, a heavy dose of jasmine, and creamy, powdery woods over a subtle base of benzoin. Even though I find it completely feminine leaning, this would be stunning on a woman. According to the brand, it’s meant to evoke a deep personal journey back to a childhood, through shimmering memories of Giuseppe Imprezzabile’s late grandmother and garden.

This fragrance seemed quite promising to me. The notes are intriguing but in reality, the fragrance is pretty similar to Premier Figuier by L'Artisan Parfumeur. It has the same fruity fig with a vintage vibe and a bit of greenness (just like Premier Figuier). However, there is a very offputting note in 3# nota di viaggio - kind of a rotten fruit. To my nose, it may be artemisia that does this to the fragrance, idk. In a nutshell, strange and not pleasant experience with this creation from Meo Fusciuni - it's like you're smelling a ripe and a rotten fig at the same time. With a decent amount of sandalwood powder atop. Personal rating: 1/13

WOW... i did not expect to hate this as much as i do after liking the first two Fusciuni creations i smelled. It's a weird mix of aromatic fig like greenness and something almost milky smelling from the florals and powdery notes. A very clashing combination and not a great creation in my opinion. If i wouldnt know better, i would have thought that this is one of Imprezzabiles earlier creations.

The ingredients very well describe this scent. I did a "blind" test, and the notes I came up with were powder, carrot tops, smoke, and dry grass, with the emphasis on herbal powder. This is a beautifully blended fragrance that is quite artistic, yet easy to wear. It opens with a bright flash of green Citrus and Fig Leaves in a cloud of Aldehydes. In general, Fig Leaves are herbal and antiseptic, but here they are kept in line by the Powdery and Floral notes which emerge after a few moments. The Jasmine in particular combines with the Fig Leave to lend a sweetness reminiscent of the Fig Fruit itself, but without the cloying jam of most "fig" scents. The unexpected Powder note, usually reserved for more classically composed scents, works well to create a languid, blurred effect of the other ingredients. A novel use, but one that feels natural. After reading the notes, I can actually tease out the sweet sharp of the cedar (seamlessly blended with the florals) and the creamy sandalwood. Good sandal is hard to find in a fragrance these days, due to scarcity and cost. You will find it here, in concert with Frankincense and Benzoin to create a cozy, warm effect. Meo Fusciuni's NOTA DI VIAGGIO series of eau de parfums are less potent than his parfums, which doesn't mean to imply that they are in any way your average edp. The quality and concentration of ingredients give his edps longevity of 8+ hours, even when they possess levity of character. This is a unisex scent for year round wear, although as with any concentrated fragrance, go lightly in high heat and humidity. *Disclaimer: I am an official stockist for this line.

I love fig and Meo Fusciuni (l'Oblio is my signature scent in cool weather), but never gave this one a try as I hate jasmine and ylang ylang. However, I smelled it on a tester at my local perfume shop without knowing what it was and immediately requested a sample. It's such a beautiful fig, not too sweet or too woody. The notes I dislike are subtle, just enough to give the fig a bit of animalic depth. It does open smelling of rubbing alcohol, but that dissipates as it dries. Like all of his scents I've tried so far, this is very light and barely projects. I used about half my sample in one go and can just start smell it when my wrists are about six inches from my face. That said, I wrote almost the exact same thing about l'Oblio, and ended up finding its lasting power and projection were stronger than I initially thought, so I may have to update this review once my sample runs out.

🌊 Morning After the Storm 🍃 I wake up in a house by the sea after a summer storm. Maybe it was a dream, maybe reality, the boundary fades in the humid air. Through the window drifts the scent of wet fig leaves, milky and green, like mist rising above the rocks. That note lingers in the background all along. Tea steams in the cup - bergamot barely brushes the water, like a gentle breath. From the garden drifts ylang-ylang, sweet and soft, entwining with subtle jasmine. The wooden boards beneath my feet release the fragrance of cedar and sandalwood - warm, powdery, like the breath of an old house. From afar comes the echo of incense: benzoin and olibanum, calm, warm, discreet. Everything feels creamy, misty, close to the skin. Hours later, I am still here. Or perhaps it is only a dream. @the.scent.files

Ciavuru d'amuri in Sicily means perfume of love. The creator's most visceral love, for his mother and grandmother, for his land, for the happy moments of childhood: a journey back in time, which is always remembered with a smile. At the beginning you can taste a pulpy fig, in its fruitiest aspects (after all, I also remember the taste and juiciness of this fruit that I loved to pick and eat so much), and then, to remember the white clothes of the women during the processions, jasmine and incensed scents. This is a thoughtful, artistic pyramid, built with great awareness of what it wants to communicate. And it is useless to cite a work of art, here we do not see the painting, but we perceive it through the sense of smell.

Ciavuru d'amuri makes it easy to imagine yourself enjoying an evening walk in Sicily, as Meo Fusciuni describes. Leans creamy, rather than juicy. This scent is dedicated to the perfumer's childhood, and at least on paper, it is indeed very evocative of a lightness of heart, that childhood innocence. However, on skin it barely lasts long enough to appreciate. Still, thus far my favorite from the house

ترکیب بسیار جذاب ولی کم جان انجیر و درمنه سبز و کمی تیز و ترش و اکواتیک اوزونیک --------- Scent & Quality: 10/10 Longevity: 6/10 Sillage: 6/10 Creativity & Uniqueness: 9/10 Affordability: 3/10 ----------- Overall: 6.8/10

Am getting an almost barbershop vibe. A high-end barber. A masculine hair tonic, slightly medicinal. A safe bet for the older mature male in your life. A gentle scent to catch when leaning in for a hug.