Vespri Orientale

i was not there in body, but i am in an aura of an age where, starched white shirt, silk tie, high gloss brouges, sterling cufflinks, heirloom patek phillipe, and vespri orientale accessorize the man. lemon subtle and intriguing. it is clean and "gentlemanly."

Great citrus scent, with a twist. Seemed that by the end of the 1st hour it turns into something more magical, sort of sweet minty candy. Worth a FB. Great fragrance to pick you up on a rainy day, or just a perfect summer addition to the happy you.

One of the best lemon-based scents around. Good longevity and sillage. A great creation from a great house.

Following the line started with Vespri Esperidati W, the House of Nobile 1942 released, in 2013, two more fragrances inspired by the freshness and the natural aspect of the traditional Italian citrus fruits, such as Calabrian bergamot and lemon from Sicily. They are also part of the line of Supreme fragrances (Fragranza Suprema) in EDP concentration and of shared use. The official notes are: Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, grapefruit and yellow Mandarin, in the output; Indian jasmine, neroli and oud, in the heart; sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, moss and, again, Agarwood (oud), in its base. Vespri Orientale respects the dna of Vespri Esperidati, which is understandable, since the output is built on the same olfactory foundation. However, in this one, it is possible to follow the evolution, the touch of jasmine, the creaminess of sandalwood and the presence of Agarwood. This, in turn, doesn’t have the strong medicinal nuance, which is great, because it wouldn't fit with the refreshing proposal of this fragrance. Over time, the base takes shape and the moss merges the oud note, also present at the bottom of the olfactory pyramid. We have, then, an oriental version of the fragrance Vespri Esperidati, with the same natural output and a most seductive aspect. It is worth saying that, although possessing denser and woody notes, the natural look of this niche perfume is too big. Therefore, do not expect to find a bomb of projection and durability, as they are not the main attraction in this fragrance. On my skin, exuded well during 2 hours and lasted about 5 hours. I liked it very much!

I received a sample from this, first of all I have to say as one of the biggest fans of Oud, Patchouli and Oakmoss, I am disappointed by the fact that none of those latter three is detectable in the product not even a slightest hint, neither Jasmine. It's a fine characteristic old school citrus parfum pour homme. Nevertheless all I could smell is crushed lemon leaves (Petit Grain) accompanied by some stronger leaf (leathery resemblances recall bay leaf) and a faintest trace of neroli and grapefruit, significantly sweetened by some creamy resin (Myrhh I would say but it's not listed among the ingredients) Despite the elaborate creaminess, I wouldn't go for sandalwood but rather brazilian rosewood.Some mothball alike ambery shades come ans go. But as I said no oud of any kind (synthetic or natural, neither Agar, nor cambotian , nor loathian oud) no patchouli and no oakmoss either.The composition is masterfully blended for the distinguished taste of rather elder generations.Good longevity on skin and textile, with moderate projection.

A lemon that smells of perfume, rather than a perfume that smells of lemon. To my nose, the lemon note lingers only long enough to have its source acknowledged before the fragrance morphs into generic air freshener mode. Not for me, thank you.