Gocce di Napoleon

Drops of Napoleon by Morris is much more than just a perfume; it is a real "time capsule" that takes us back to the perfumery of the 70s and 80s. Launched in 1979, it represents classic Italian elegance: complex, aromatic and deeply structured. A fragrance that appeared among young girls at school in the 80s, in a diabolical mix of hairspray, improbable strawberry lip gloss lipsticks and a few whispers of adolescent stench. Undoubtedly a fragrance now reformulated with its own precise identity. Although classified as a Floral Oriental, Gocce di Napoleon behaves almost like an aromatic "Chypre". It is a fragrance that does not follow the modern fashions of sweet and sugary perfumes, preferring a strong character, almost androgynous by today's standards, and very sophisticated. The sparkling and aromatic opening. The debut is an explosion of Mediterranean freshness. The Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot offer a citrus boost, but it is the Clary Sage that gives that herbaceous and slightly "old school" touch that immediately defines the personality of the perfume. The peach adds a velvety smoothness that keeps the citrus from being too sharp. The spicy heart is floral. Here the fragrance becomes intriguing. Basil and Lavender keep the green freshness alive, while Pepper adds a hint of heat. The floral heart of Rose and Jasmine is not dominant, but serves to smooth the corners, making the composition harmonious in an authoritative way. The base is deep and resinous. The real secret of its longevity lies in the base notes. Oakmoss and Patchouli give that woody earth typical of the great classics, while Incense, Myrrh and Labdanum create a mystical, warm and slightly powdery trail that envelops the skin for hours. Gocce di Napoleon today is clearly a fluid, unisex fragrance with character. It is a fragrance that speaks of cleanliness, of medicinal herbs and ancient resins. Compared to modern perfumes it may seem "austere", but it is precisely this severity that makes it incredibly fascinating and distinctive. It is perfect for those who want to stand out from the crowd of current commercial perfumes. The name recalls an imperial and historical elegance, suggesting a link with the tradition of Italian artisanal perfumery that Morris has been able to interpret masterfully.

I didn’t smell it for a while so I have no idea if it has been reformulated since - In Italy it’s one of the icons of the 80’s , almost every elegant middle class woman got it. It was very elegant and nostalgic perfume , I can’t tell the notes but it’s a classic perfume and always loved it. Almost every woman in my family wore it included me. I’d like to buy a bottle .. even if I’m pretty sure it’s not gonna be exactly the same as most perfumes from that incredible era

Il profumo che usava mia nonna negli anni 80. però mi piaceva... Credo sia stato il mio primo profumo.Nella mia mente ha sempre evocato una giornata di pioggia,autunnale o invernale,quando i caminetti fumano e si sente nell'aria quell'odore di legna bruciata. Agrumato,aromatico,salvia,basilico,pepe nero,è un po pungente e un po balsamico, romantico, strano, ma emozionante, anche se non pretenzioso. E' un ricordo della mia infanzia.

My favorite fragrance from the 80s. I was very small, but I was already very sensitive to fragrances and this was the most mysterious of all. Obviously, the version I find in stores now is a poor reformulation of the original one, and it's a shame because even though I still love it, I'll never be able to wear it, the dry down Is so bad.

It was my perfume, when a was a teen-ager .... it remembers me the birthday parties with my classmates :-) Nice memories...but now I don't like at all this fragrance!

страшно красив аромат, признавам си, че го игнорирах много време, но винаги ми е бил много интересен; сега установих, че е лесен и прекрасен за носене

I finally have this perfume now!! It is actually a very green perfume, green chypre!! Action

Много интересен аромат, можеше да бъде ниша. Още го проучвам.

What a gem! Found this very cheaply at a perfume shop around Naples. Never heard od this brand but was intrigued by the box. When I smelled it I was in love. I smell lavender, leamon,leather and after the drydown this turns into a sexual hiacinth and peach floral. You can catch hints of minth and basil as well. Very fresh and almost masculine scents. Not sweet at all, its crisp, green, and balsamic. Smells very niche to me, longevity moderate to strong. I find it a bit overwhelming to apply directly on skin, I think this is the perfect scent to spray in the air and walk into after a shower. Very fresh and mature without being sweet.

That's a big one! A fragrance that costs a few tens of euros but that is worth at least hundreds. NO, NO JOKE! It is one of those fragrances that stands out from the rest. Neither leathery nor fruity but EARTHY! One of the best earthy,I would add. It can be easily unisex. The balsamic / musky / earthy notes are predominant, indeed, they are the only ones that you can smell beacuse citrus and fruits are almost non-existent. Gocce di Napoleon is an olfactory poem, A melody orchestrated to perfection. I completely fell in love. I've been in existence since 1979 and I find it only today. OLFACTORY FABLE!

I found a sample of Gocce di Napoleon, and I couldn't agree more with sofiapap and Action. It is really green, and there is quite a lot of lavender, but fortunately it is softened by citrus notes and flowers since lavender doesn't like me. I can smell a hint of basil, too. It is really herbal and green, but that doesn't mean it is sharp. It's long lasting and has got a wonderful base.

Gocce di Napoleon is a real gem! It's definitely an old-school fragrance, but in the best way possible. The citrus opening is bright and refreshing, and it dries down to a beautiful spicy, woody scent. It lasts forever too - I sprayed it on this morning and I can still smell it now!

This is my first absolute fragrance ( 14 years old). I loved it. I think it's green floral not oriental floral!

The name "Gocce" means "rain drops" not "tears" and Napoleon was an old brand of Morris.

This brings back many memories from travels in Italy during 1980 ́s. I repurchased this a year ago. I like it and I will always want to have it - but this is definitely not love. The beginning is very nice and fresh. But the dry down... I find some cat pee there! But I like cats and also seem to be a bit nostalgic so I sometimes use this nevertheless.

It's too strong for me but it's better after few minutes, good for matur women.

GOCCE DI NAPOLEON does not, as its name might suggest, smell like pure, uncut testosterone but is instead a unique floriental perfume with initially dominant notes of hyacinth and rhubarb—or reasonable facsimiles! There is definitely a strong hyacinth scent and a rhubarbish green yet ever so tangy and crunchy quality in the opening of this composition—whatever may really account for these scents, I like them a lot. GdiN becomes more oriental and dark in the drydown, with diminished florality and the emergence of what appears to be pepper and possibly a touch of leather along with some sort of dark wood. What I do not find here at all is anything at all very sweet: and no vanilla, in particular. Although the opening seems somewhat feminine to me, the drydown becomes far more masculine, as though Napoleon arrived home after one of his military adventures to usurp Josephine of her domestic authority. The servants suddenly turn all of their attention to the little emperor, ignoring the fair lady of the house. I like both the Josephine and the Napoleon phases of GOCCI DI NAPOLEON and would happily wear this perfume, if I had a bottle.

Absolutely different perfume from the 80's progenitor", my mother used it and I remember its scent very well... its enormous trail, Gocce di Napoleon which I remember was wonderful, more spicy, very fresh on the opening and rather green, almost woody if you like , of course they were other times, other fashions but I found it fantastic, as soon as my mother wore it I filled my nose with this woody/earthy scent, almost as if I felt the sensation of a wet forest in the early morning! I purchased it recently and I found it different, much more "lightened" if we want..... almost as if I wanted to change its original structure. I realize that over 30 years have passed and that it is difficult also for reasons of respect for rules and laws (many components in perfumery have been banned) to continue producing a perfume as it was created in its period... but it is a shame to change his identity. It resembles Gocce di Napoleon but the progenitor was something completely different

I have funny childhood memories about this perfume😂My mum hated it but every year for Christmas or Valentines day she received it from my dad. She always expressed her hate but dad always forgot it and bought her again until, after about 10 years mum had emotional breakdown and screamed and cried too much because of this perfume. I thought my dad since then how to choose beautiful gifts for her. Now she is happy.... I didn't smelled it as a child, I just listened mum defining it as urine_like odour, alcoholic and church _like incense and sage.... When adult I smelled it and I found it sharp, pungent, with unisex notes, very vintage, interesting. I always detected also an indolic component in this scent, it gives its muskiness the impression of animalic musk. The herbs combination, balsamic,a humid antique rose, Creating sensation of cumin and chamomile popping up that indolic suggestion. A classic scent,for vintage collection at the price of a deodorant or less.

I am absolutely irritated at the poor translation which is being displayed in the perfume's description. By no means the word 'goccia' is related to tears. In Italian and French, the term has NOTHING TO DO WITH TEARS, and its implicit for the drops to be of WATER/RAIN unless differently stated. In NO INSTANCE drops will be of tears though, simply because in both languages we have a specific name for that, which respectively is "lacrime" and "larmes". These are raindrops, most likely of a spring/autumn short shower. And I see another Member has already pointed out the real meaning of the name. Would you mind correcting the mistake?