L'Oblìo

This is incredibly soft, both in sillage as well as in impression. It's like the lightest wisp of grey tulle, or a scrap of fog still hanging on amidst the mountains. Beautiful but ephemeral. Barely there, but lovely while it lasts. The scent itself is pretty true to what you'd imagine looking at the notes. There's a brief orris-like vegetal note in the beginning, which dies down to let the iris, woods, and incense come through. Just beautiful, in a contemplative way. Perfect for cool weather, libraries, and deep thought. It's slightly salty or ashy at times, other times it's hay-like and honeyed. If this were stronger I would be raving about it. As it is, I'm happy enough to have tried it, but can't say it's FB worthy due to its performance. Then again, I think I'll miss my sample when it's gone, so I might seek out a travel-size to indulge in from time to time. Edit: I caved. I grew more and more obsessed with this as my sample ran out, so when I found a 10ml decant on sale for $25 I bought two bottles ASAP. I get around the sillage issue by spraying on my clothes, which hang onto the scent and release little wafts as I move around. The spray format also helps. I'm in love. Edit again: a year later and I'm still in love. This is my signature cool weather scent. Not that it's bad in the heat, but it has such a poetic melancholy to it that it's perfect for cool, grey days.

Inspired by the desire to be in the state of oblivion while the perfumer was in a trip down Mekong river in Cambodia? Man, I am sold, that was where I grew up, though I would say this is like a modified Dior Bois D'argent. It really impresses me with the dusty iris opening accompanied by the slightly bitter sweetness of which I believe it could be the notes of mate and immortelle combined. It reminds me of a Cambodian woven mat that made from dry reed/palm leaves, which I used to lay down on at my grandparents house in the countryside, where there was a super dusty dirt road at the front. It is a memory scent that I have long forgotten/taken for granted, and now I am evoked. It is nostalgic, and awe-inspiring to me how Mr. Giuseppe Imprezzabile captures the scent of a place into a bottle. A big respect and appreciation. Scent profile: Dry, dusty iris+hay-like smell, and lightly sweeten by immortelle/mate This belongs to a soft/weak projection group. Close to skin. A preferred scent to enjoy by the wearer rather than pleasing the mass. Longevity is 6-8 hours on my skin. 90% close to Dior Bois D'argent while L'Oblio has a fresh sweetness from mate and immortelle, more dusty and naturalistic. Redundant to own both. Another similarity is Xerjoff Zefiro, same atmosphere while Zefiro has an interesting boozy white wine accord, and projects a little stronger.

This is a dense iris woodsy masterpiece, both powdery and smoky which are accords that aren't common together but produce an amazing effect that is dusty yet full, airy but contained, smoky yet ethereal and light, something of a purifying ritual. The name translates to Oblivion which feels right. Yes there is a similar texture to Dior Bois D'Argent but there are key differences that make this one better, the vibes are just different, and anyway it's possible for fragrances to come to similar ideas independently. It's been a few years since I wore BdA but I remember finding it too sweet for me due to the honey, and L'Oblio uses immortelle to add a touch of smoky/salty/green sweetness, the maté contributes to the dense texture while providing an interesting bitterness, and the incense adds to the smokiness. The note pyramid from the designer lists powder instead of musk, but I think that fragrantica mix-up works as a straight-up powder note can sometimes feel thin which doesn't represent L'Oblio. From the designer: "Oblivion (L'oblio) tells about the end of a long journey in the life of a man, the third and last chapter of the mystique trilogy. NOTES: incense, helichrysum, iris, mate, tobacco, oak wood, sandalwood, sacred woods, dust, moss

I get a comfort, a softness, a smooth vanilla. I feel a powdery, cloudy suspension - "Oblio" is the Italian word for "forgetfulness" or "oblivion." This is giving me Spiritueuse Double Vanille by Guerlain (my favorite of their discovery set). They both warm my spirit with a bliss (possibly read: intentional ignorance): "idc. Things are burning, but in this moment, I choose to forget." Wow. It evokes longing in me that made me well up a little, and not for a reason I can ascertain right now. As I go through the discovery set, I am reading the accompanying descriptions and inspirations from the perfume, and this one is my favorite. Meo Fusciuni knows how to evoke emotion. This is true artistry. There's a genuine thoughtfulness, and a tangible journey you can go along with the fragrance. I just love the entire concept. I thought Sogni was going to be my favorite, but this may surpass, or rather, they both hold different spaces in my heart and my "olfactory philosophy." beautiful. Wear this whenever you want to feel comfortable and forget.

The first time I tried L’Oblio, it felt vague, like the scent was so simple. I could only pick up the woody notes and didn’t connect with it, so I put it aside. Two weeks later, something shifted. I went back to it and suddenly the iris revealed itself. It’s sweet, calm, and so, so beautiful. It’s hard to explain, but I connect with it on a deeper level, like it reflects something hidden within me. It feels personal, almost like it’s a part of who I am. Right now, it’s without a doubt number 1 on my wishlist.

This feels intimate and literary. I stumbled across an interview where Meo Fusciuni said, “iris, always,” and that phrase captures what L'Oblio does best: iris is not just a note here, it feels like the scent’s quiet center, the thing that makes the whole composition feel reflective and human. It's not loud, but it lingers in the way a half-remembered dream or an old letter can linger.

Oh yes this is very very good. I absolutely love this fragrance. I'm of Sicilian ancestry so I was very excited to discover a house with Sicilian roots! This is like someone turned the volume up on Bois D'argent, but in the best way possible. The iris commands your attention and the incense is so gothic and mystical. It's blended to perfection with the finest ingredients. 10/10!

Was going to make a similar comment to what the person said below me. Very beautiful / powdery and subtle. What distinguishes this from most powdery fragrances for me at least is how earthy this is. Especially in its opening. This is a love for me but not sure if I can see this fitting into my collection at the moment.

A captivating fragrance that lingers, inviting constant rediscovery. It's dusty, woody and creamy base entwined with iris notes and a touch of tobacco creates a unique and beautiful scent profile. Unlike other scents that transport me, this one grounds me, making it my signature.

It’s like a cosy cloud surrounds you. Probably because no note is too prominent. It’s a powdery iris perfume but muted with incense and tobacco. There’s definitely some vanilla too. Overall, it’s a beautiful perfume (especially for Autumn 🍂)

I love this one. I spray it on and I feel peace. The incense is very subtle here, it has the most soothing woody notes I know, so glad sich discovered this one!

i'm gonna shit my pants, throw up and cry if it ever gets discontinued. I'm serious.

This perfume filled a void in my heart

The contrast of blue Iris within a wooden frame. I can sense the shade of iris all through the journey as if it's covering the whole elements of this juice. Mate was the dominant side by side with woods, but cloves were stronger a bit as i begun to sense it after 5 minutes. The tobacco was quite strong beside the musk, but when the musk mingled with tobacco it gave something glittery! something that gleams! I really wonder, why aren't there any citrus notes! i do sense a huge burst of citrus at first (mostly yuzu) then vanishes (nature of citrus) then settles to what have been mentioned above. I can't sense sandalwood, incense, or immortal! maybe a tiny bit of immortal. Eventually, this is not a dominant iris blend (or orris) it's more of a woody THAN iris. It needs time to develop and getting used to as it hides quite a mystery haze within and can't be detected unless it's worn. Since it's Giuseppe's creation, then it's soft, tender, and quite personal than loud, strong, and lacks identity for the sake of longevity. Special thanks for "Federica Castellani" for giving me the opportunity to sample these masterpieces. Edit (13th Sept 2017) Yesterday night i sprayed L'Oblio on my hand, and today morning when i was working out i kept on sniffing myrrh, incense mix! exactly like "Samharam" By Arte & "Sanctum" by Ramon Bejar! it was quite confusing as yesterday it gave the iris woody blend but when it settled it went incense, & myrrh! Edit (29th Sept 2019) I am wearing it now again, it does FIRST smell like "Sanctum" by Ramon, BUT, now after few minutes on my skin (4mins) i smell vibes of Angela's herbal foody blend "Liquo's"! i mean "Liquo" WAS my favorite until i sensed that foody spicy note within that almost smell like a cooked turmeric, plus worm cumin! "L'Oblio" just now disappointed me somehow with this foody spicy herbal note that completely ruined the blend for me! it could be my skin cause i do have that weird chemist within my skin that mostly turn few blends dramatically. I need to check it more again but at the time being this blend is a disappointment :(

An incense-tinged, airy vanilla wrapped in powder and musk. It immediately reminded me of Mirabilis 60, released earlier. Vanilla isn’t listed here, but I’m convinced it’s present; or at least something that evokes it: softly sweet, weightless, and smooth. This feels like a recognizable genre; there are many in this vein, yet this may well be one of the most successful examples thanks to its layered, sophisticated structure. Deeply comforting, yet touched with a subtle melancholy. As it settles, the woody aspect becomes more apparent, though the wood remains gentle and creamy rather than dry or sharp. I find myself utterly absorbed when wearing scents this soft and delicate; and then, for some reason, I forget them just as quickly. Tag(s): soft, comforting, powdery, incense-vanilla, sweet, melancholic

I really enjoyed it in the beginning when I had just purchased it. I was ready to splurge on it considering its longevity and sillage which to me is nonexistent (that's how much I enjoyed it) However, I believe this sort of scent needs to stay discreet and shy, closer to oneself. Before, the iris and woody notes felt more prominent on my skin but now with time all I get is mate (and the tobacco is subtly hiding there). So I smell mostly of cigarrettes (but it's in a sweet way, as if my jacket is coated in cigarrette smoke from the day before) and mate, that comes across bitter on my skin. I really wanted to like it and spend all my life savings on it :(

The most beautiful iris incense fragrance, it's truly such a fantastic iris. However, as others have said, this is the most fleeting fragrance. It's gone on my skin in minutes. Even spraying on clothes it's an extremely intimate/close sillage that is nearly undetectable after a very brief period. That being said, this is so pretty I still considered buying a bottle just to sniff! But at this price point I can't justify it unfortunately.

Extremely romantic. Floral incense and tobacco lying on a banner of soothing woods. So dainty, tender, shy, and endearing. Longevity on this one is not so bad considering how poorly his others perform. It becomes annoyingly intimate on the skin very quickly, but lasts a couple of hours. I could only justify owning a FB if it was gifted to me.

Not my typical scent but it certainly has its place in my collection. Almost too sickly sweet and vanilla-like for me if it wasn’t for the notes of smoke, wood, and dust that hold their own against the iris.

this is the first Meo perfume I try. Really similar to Gypsy Water but less clingy and more herbal. nice one. has relaxing effect. very gentle and moderately sweet. it’s pleasant to coexist with.