Signoricci

*Reformulated version review* Reading the list of notes above, I wish I had THAT version! I received a sample of the "new" version in a blind sample swap with another member here, and though it is NOT the elegant and rich 1965 version of Signoricci, it is otherwise still quite nice! The opening is lemons, lemons, lemons with a squeeze of bergamot and some petit grain. I detect no galbanum, though it does become green and powdery later on. Scents with galbanum tend to be LOUD with that note, and I detect none of that here, just clean, fresh citrus, slightly sweet lemons and (maybe) a twist of lime. As the top fades, I get dry florals and sheer green with some sunny citricity remaining. I doubt that rose was added to the new one, at all. Do not mistake my observations for complaints, I am glad to have this scent. It is crisp and gentlemanly, and quite fine as far as aromatic greens go. I wish it was a bit louder and more complex, but I must say I liked it before I even knew WHAT it was...and that says it all. The drydown is warm, powdery, earthy and vaguely musky (in other words NO CIVET). Vetiver, moss? Yes, more cedar and amber than labdanum or tonka. Overall, still very nice. Having never smelled the original, I cannot say one way or another if this is better or worse...just quite nice. Sillage: decent Longevity: good Overall: 3.25/5 As society's definition of masculinity changes, so does the general feeling of a masculine fragrance. Anymore, they are all clean and vaguely warm, with hints of flowers, maybe some spices and nothing too too musky (read: "risque"). Give me a gorgeous man stench...dripping with oakmoss and civet. Throw in all the flowers you want! A man should smell like a MAN...not some just bathed and powdered boy! Men are all different and everybody has their opinions. Mine: I think if Signoricci Sr. ever caught a whiff of his "boy" he would lower his head and keep walking...

what a great citric fragance, so warm, mediterranean and innocent smelling but powerful enough, got two different bottles of this being the other one much more beautiful than the one showed here, big pity this great morning scent isnt available anymore, a feels good one, will save my two bottles as real treasures

Signoricci was simply a miracle, a chef-d'oeuvre. It was one of my "grands amours" in the 80's. Please write petitions, make demonstrations and call your senators ; pressure Nina Ricci : this perfume has to be marketed once again. Not reformulated, please, just re-marketed.

Have an original Signoricci. What can I say. If you like these types of scents, like I do, this is like the holy grail of classic man ́s scents. I would like to compare it with the vintage Monsieur Givenchy, but I like this one even more.

we must put the pressure on Nina Ricci! this perfume has to be marketed once again! Not reformulated, please, just re-marketed the original!!!!!!

why nina ricci has stopped the production of signor ricci? are they nuts??????? such a pitty! even dior homme sport cloned signorricci!!!!!!

I have a vintage bottle of this, but I rarely wear it. It is subdued and serenely elegant. Imagine a picture-perfect garden filtered through lace with floral and citrus notes in perfect harmony. It may be a bit hushed for today’s taste, but a well-groomed European diplomat would probably wear it.

i like that. too much citrus, but great for summer day's. i think that was concepted for old man

From what I understand, my bottle is the original 1965 formulation (some claim it then was reformulated into something different). My bottle says Nina Ricci For Men Cologne on it. The bottle has a different shape and the cap is a kind of gold crown shape (the liquid is a yellow/golden color). Anyway, this reminds me of a more complex and smoother vintage Silvestre Cologne. It's a great example of what made designer scents special, though some of the vintage "drug store" scents were great too, if not as smooth or complex (British Sterling especially, though it's not like this scent at all). And it's the kind of scent that you can't find any more due to IFRA guidelines (and for one reason or another I don't think independent perfumers could create this one today). This one is worth the price, providing of course it's what your're seeking.

There were two Signoricci: one was a citric blend, the other a masculine floral green. I will refer to the second without too many words - take Chanel N° 19 and add some tobacco; I am not refering to the esences added to it, the reason why pipe tobacco smells the way it does, I am referring to tobacco leafs. Interesting result albeit difficult to understand. To this day, I cannot venture to say it is dated, however, if a youngster were to wear it, it would be an educated, formally dressed person who does not follow fashion trends. Conservative and well educated, kind of asexual but virile, serious, but not boring, humorous the right time - mainly, a master in irony, with a gift for the hard sciences and the humanities. If he belongs to a well to do family, make sure no one will find any evidence of this. Well, that comes to mind.

A Shakespearean paean to the old "houndstooth" version: To Signoricci If thou hast tired of lemon and of lyme Know now Signoricci! No pledging burst Which falters in a passing moments’ time, Or dries down from the decent to the worst. O no, it is an ever fixéd mark Of taste on those who own rather than claim it. Agrumes and flowr’s and musk build up an arc So faultless, time is at a loss to maim it. Outranking whate’er in its purview fell, Torino-born designer’s Lord of scents, It's glory merely aims to serve you well, Providing substance always, ne’er pretense. If this be error, which Turin forbid, I ne'er inhaled, nor no man ever did.

I started to look for this in 2003, as Signoricci, in the early 80 ́ties were the greatest love of mine, in mens perfumery. Sadly it was discontinued, as so many other wonderfull frags. When I finally found a Canadian e-shop, I bought every bottle of " Ricci For Men", " Signoricci" and "Signoricci 2". WHen they arrived I was completely in heaven. I never thought that I would be able to find these ultimate gemstones no more, but I was very lucky. The blend of spices and herbs are quite unique, a fragrance creation in a league of its own, nothing really comes any kind of close to these perfumes from my favorite perfumehouse.

i bought a sample of this years ago from the perfumed court after reading about it in a book on classic perfumes to me the most notable notes were citrus, orange, florals, & woody notes with lemon lasting well into the dry down, overall, a clean scent with soft silage i can see its appeal in being a gold standard for light freshness & transparency from what i recall it was just that - light & fresh & a bit traditional but in a nice way

Once upon a time there were great perfumes in our lives as Signorricci,Ricci Club.These great perfumes were reflecting our noble sentiments.Nowadays we meet ordinary and cheap fragrance in every where, every shop.I miss Signorricci.

I had Signoricci 1 & 2 in the 70's both MUCH better than todays which only has a hint of whatever one it is they are trying to replicate.