Romeo di Romeo Gigli

I received a mini bottle of Romeo Gigli as a freebie with a few other vintages I purchased in a lot. I hadn't ever heard of the brand prior to this, so I'm going in blind. My immediate reaction: 90s amber floral? 80s chypre fruity? Regardless, I am pleasantly surprised. This is a dynamic perfume that exceeds my expectations. I don't think Fragrantica lists all of the notes. To my nose Romeo Gigli starts off smelling dewy, intensely herbal, and green. Galbanum, violet leaf, marigolds, and the piquant rasp of hyacinth. The cassis buds marry these green elements to the fruity notes and floral bouquet. The base has deep, sweet ambers, incense, oakmoss, cosmetic powder. Romeo Gigli feels ahead of its time. It has the orchestral heft I associate with '80s fare, but it also incorporates some of the lighter, translucent qualities I associate with '90s perfumery. I normally prefer 70s chypres to 80s chypres, but this is a fantastic 80s chypre. The progression registers as balanced and sophisticated. A distinctive, unique perfume that stands out from others of this style.

This is a bitter green zing, breaking stems, crushing basil leaves, burying one's nose in tagetes marigolds, climbing through honeysuckle bushes on late spring days, on the cusp of summer. It is preparing fruit salad in an orange blossom hothouse slicing carambola and mango. It is bumblebee butts hanging out freesias, ants single file, carrying perfumed petals to the young as precious ambrosia. Lots of buzz-buzz, whirring and sunbeams. Then it sizzles into the balsam realm, as if to represent nightfall, while the nocturnal creatures stir in the grasses and hedges, strange moths feasting on privet blossoms, crunchy ivy on old church walls at dusk (crazy imagination renders an ivy-fragrance fabric softener!), glowing green town hall clock towers. I then imagine pondering old wooden artifacts, some with elaborate carvings, then I realize my hands are dusty, my whole body is dusty, and I bathe myself, using the coziest, absorbent towel imaginable to dry off. Ahhhhhh....relaxing.

Cassia freesia and mango to me are the prominent notes here. then lime, basil, orange blossoms, agrumes, and incense. those notes are "firms" into this masterpiece. Actually at the same time this is a very elegant and Sophisticated perfume, I can easily imagine a First Lady or a noble young woman in tailleur wearing this, and by the other side i sense a child-style scent. In the 90s a friend of mine was wearing this perfume, so while we were going to catch the bus for school she asked me a bit worried "do you think this fragrance is too sweet?" I said " no.. I have just the feeling to walk beside a giant candy". And I feel to say the same now, Romeo Gigli has that multi-berries/raspberry candy taste. Surely that face is softened by florals and soapy/cologne allure. So the fragrance itself is fresh and but not too sweet.. even if it was of me I would rate this composition as fruity floral. Repeat: a no-time masterpiece. For fairy women of high class.

it makes me so sad that this perfume is discontinued. a few years ago i found it in a small store but it wasn't the original formula. i have a small purse spray of the early 90s formula given to me by an aunt. i don't use it because i don't want to finish it. i take hits of it every now and then, with my eyes closed and probably a goofy expression on my face from the sheer pleasure that it is to smell this. i have never encountered another fragrance quite like this. both sharp and green but with traces of juicy fruits and at the same time dry and smokey. and freshly spicy from beginning to end. I think what I'll do is look for fragrances that have similar notes. This has basil in it and I know of many men's fragrances with basil not too many women's. Marigold seems to be a flower not used in today's perfumes but I know Eternity has it, and what is asafoetida? I want to smell as similar to Romeo as possible. I love this perfume!

I was rapidly hurtling toward my mid-twenties when this Romeo Gigli fragrance was launched, and it seemed a fittingly pretty-yet-assertive scent for that phase of my life. I tore through the first bottle and now the second bottle is mostly used, and I don't revisit it often, but it was very well-loved for the period in which I wore it. I adore bergamot and it really seemed to pop for me. This shared the quality of my favorite scents in that I never lost a sense of it even with daily use-- and I enjoyed it immensely. I love when other people are very complimentary of my fragrance and it's flattering and enticing to have that appeal with others, but for me, the fragrance I'm wearing is ultimately about self-pleasure. :)

This is such a pure, unique, one of a kind frag.Not a hit of synthetic anything. The strongest note for me is Basil mixed with Carnation, white flowers and just a hint of citrus. Unfortunately BEWARE !! If you are buying the little mini's on ebay they are probably FAKE as well as the "NEW stock" New bottle. I have purchased several on ebay and I was so depressed .. But I found a vintage bottle, 1/2 used and OMG I am in heaven. I SO SO miss this Gem. The Original juice was always a golden color. Funny because I do not find this frag sharp at all. It is a rich, fresh, sultry unique bottle of beauty.

This is the first time I've ever been compelled to review anything truly...anyway, I bought a nearly full bottle off eBay for my 22 birthday, I'm 27 now. I am an August Virgo, and this perfume has been the only constant beside my phone these past 5 years. The marigold and grass notes are so late summer, the lingering of a spicy wood is winter will be here soon-so be on time. This is perfume for hardworking isolation, coffee, going to parties, and having a confusingly off-putting yet warm vibe. Doesn't have much last on the front end but give it a few years and you'll realize it's nearly eternal.

Bought as a blind buy based on reviews here. Have the eau de toilette. Love the bottle btw. My first overt scent is the marigold. Then the others, what stood out in the top notes are the bergamot and lime. After 5 minutes it was LO)VE. What an interesting scent. I mostly wear very vintage classic such as Shalimar and Mystere de Rochas but have been trying modern frags for a few weeks. Will definitely wear this, I think a man could wear this too. Fells like a fall or early spring scent to me. But then, I live in a beach town in Florida.

This fragrance is transporting. It brings me to an ethereal, spring garden. And for some strange reason, this is one of the few floral fragrances that lasts on me. Eight hours of longevity is quite a feat with my body chemistry. The evolution of this fragrance is a bit unique as the usual base note of sandalwood mixes with orris root to create a fresh, clean drydown. You would think the orris root would make the drydown powdery, but the fragrance remains wet throughout. Why, oh, why was it discontinued?!

The beginning of the perfume seems to be a masterpiece. Such juicy green tart stems, leaves and buds of the most fragrant meadow grasses and yellow-orange flowers crushed in the palms. It's hot, the greenery is full of living creatures, and everything alive smells. Then the aroma and taste of soaked apples joins in. The apples become sweeter, and the powderiness and balsamic notes gradually reveal themselves. This is real aromatherapy in a bottle!

This is how modern 00s Balmain fragrances should smell like! I have a feeling testing it again and again from my 7,5 ml treasure, that the nose was told: make something like Ivoire and make it so it would be thumbs up from the under 30 generation back in the 80s early 90s. For me it is Ivoire without the spices, and one day I will have a big bottle of this as well as its mother Ivoire and its sister edt.

I received a miniature from a retail perfume shop today and I think it smells exactly as I remember :) I think it was the first or maybe 2nd perfume I used as a teenager and I still love it! So recognisable! There is something special in it but since I have no clue about notes I can not tell what it is. I do think flowers in a wet wood describes the scent quite well I think.

I really think Mariella nailed it for 100% with her review on this perfume, it is very very fresh, green but flowery and citrus too! I placed it in the Vent Vert fragrance family! I have it for decades now and I think it is a masterpiece for sure!

This fragrance has aged very well! 30 years later and it still smells modern. I’m a man who loves floral scents and I find this to be unisex. Projects very well but I just got it so can’t yet describe the longevity. Will update.

I have worn this since the 1st release & I love it!!! There is nothing like it. Almost indescribable. Thank you Sophie Labbé!...this is a GREAT one. I will always have her in my collection. 💚

I first feel in love with this in 1996 I was in Florida and was drawn in by the bottle....It is so crisp and soft. It makes me feel warm and sensual.....

One of the Best purchases I've ever made. Refreshing yet subtle and suffisticated. Love it.

I bought this unsniffed purely because of the lovely bottle, and after reading the notes again, did not expect to like it AT ALL. Thankfully, I was so wrong! I'm super picky about floral fragrances, especially those with lots of citrus notes, but this is very beautiful and refreshing! It has just enough citrus in the beginning to wake me up and give a boost of energy, then a wonderful mix of spring flowers make it soft and romantic. I see this as a perfect day-time fragrance, especially in spring or summer. Classy, elegant, and energetic - too bad it's discontinued!

Very reminiscent of the 90’ties to me which may be because of the asafoetida. Quite a few of the perfumes I both loved and wore had that distinct note, i.e Tendre Poison, Calice Becker's version of Vent Vert and Escada (being only slightly noticeable in the latter). Asafoetida is such a unique feature and I still very much enjoy fragrances with just a hint of it. Romeo was the forerunner and it brought an instant smile to my face, when I smelled it again after so many years. I still enjoy it and find it just as wearable today. Glad to own a bottle again.

I wore this when I was in my teen. Revisited it again now. It's still the same but I think it's a bit greener, something bitter green. Found out later it was marigold. Though I don't like marigold, its interestingly mixed with citrus makes Romeo Gigli a unique scent. It is still one of my go-to perfumes when I'm bored with fruity floral and flowery scents that I own. A daily perfume suitable for running errands, going out, sports, etc. Long lasting also. On me it's usually 6-7 hours.