Amo Ferragamo

Give it a minute or two to settle down after the initial spray. Otherwise you'll get a noseful of rubbing alcohol. Anyway, once that dissipates, Amo opens with sweet notes that start adding other notes as it develops. Smells like a luscious dessert. I'm getting creamy milky vanilla with a hint of tart fruit - like berries. I know the notes breakdown say it has blackcurrant but the blackcurrant accord is not overly sweet like in other blackcurrant frags I've smelled. It's also not sharp. It's very much a bit player to the vanilla, lightly scenting it to give it extra gourmand-y dimension. I personally don't know what campari smells like but if it's anything like this, I like it. Initial projection is strong. Easily arm's length but based on how strong it is and how far away I sprayed it, it's definitely well past that. >30 mins in there's a new note in the background. It smells like coffee grounds or coffee jelly. It's grounding the dessert accord in some smokiness. Not incense-y. Smoke-y. >1hr 30 mins in, I'm detecting the green notes. It smells grassy like vetiver but per the note breakdown it's likely the mate and rosemary. >Another hour later, this has become a vanilla scent. All of the other ornamentation seems gone. It's also a skin scent at this point. >5 hrs in. So that vanilla scent was its final form. I haven't detected any other note since. The way this is going I think this will last at least 8 hrs but we shall see. This is only the second Ferragamo frag I've tried out but at this point I think a pattern with how their frags develop is emerging. Ferragamos only really have two stages - the gorgeous, layered gourmand opening then a mediocre also-rans base. There's really no heart. I noticed a similar quirk with their Uomo Signature. That starts off with this amazingly gourmand tiramisu + leather combo which, to me, is a leather accord leagues superior to Tuscan Leather's raspberry + leather tandem. However, once it's had its moment everything settles into a vetiver + patchouli base. I mean it's perfectly serviceable and wouldn't make any man feel 'less' but it'd be nice if the second half was as clever and awe-inspiring as the first. I think the only other perfume from a different brand (with a similar 2 stage structure) that astounds in the beginning then bores in the next is Lost Cherry.

Bright, feminine and gorgeous! So I got this perfume as an early Christmas gift and I have to admit, I really love it, and I don't throw that word around lightly. The bottle is heavy and classy, the packaging is pretty and the scent - Wow! This is super sweet, warm and utterly delicious! Once upon a time when I was young and fully committed to my wanderlust, my friend and I took a last minute break to a five star hotel in Sorrento. When we got there, we were treated like royalty and handed vividly coloured cocktails the moment we stepped into the hotel that were absolutely mouth watering. This perfume reminds me of that vacation! The fabulous Italian style, the warm weather, the relaxing way of life... Happy times! As for the juice - the boozy campari opening is sooooo yummy and evokes such wonderful memories for me. The orange is juicy and refreshing while the sandalwood and vanilla add in warmth and depth. A slight tang of rhubarb keeps it from being overbearingly sweet. I personally don't get any rosemary. Amo definitely reminds me of Lolitlaland's little sister with her strong alcoholic opening and divine vanilla base. Amo is more flirtatious, definitely the fun one in the family and a *lot* more wearable. I own both, and find myself grabbing this one more frequently than I ever did with LL. Lolitaland is lovely and whimsical and uber sweet but I have to be in the mood for her, where as this one is a no-brainer. If I want to smell great, receive compliments and just generally feel uplifted and fabulous, I know I'll be reaching for Amo. I'll definitely be keeping this one in my collection from now on. EDIT: Wore this to do some shopping in a supermarket today and had a man follow me around while I was with my other half. He asked me to write down what perfume I was wearing so he could get it for his wife and said that he was wondering who it was that smelt so good! My BF found it funny thankfully haha!

This is such a sweet, herbaceous number, and completely abstract from anything I expected coming from this house. Possibly tainted by Emozione's vulgar attempt at femininity, I assumed another pretentious offer, exploiting the already flash-fad of sugary sweet, homogenized youth. This, however, is complex, verbose; a slightly sarcastic jog into the world of gourmand scents. Each note seems balanced with its counterpart, emboldening a sensuous, thoughtful connection to the physical world, while nodding to the tenuous undertones of our everyday. The bottle is gorgeous, and comfortable to spray. The price is approachable, and the list of components, alone, cause pause in the mundane world of review. Campari's herbaceous sweetness, toned with the pucker of rhubarb, create a juiciness that is nearly drinkable. Rosemary's conifer heft of oily stems and pines, are matched with the delicate earthiness of mate's tender leaves. Soft, floral trails of vanilla encourage sandalwood to become creamier. Jasmine's sharp voice and sometimes bitter expression, eased effortlessly by the saccharine nature of Ambroxan. These are not ingredients ordinate. They cultivate a very intentional gastronomic experience, and it is in this format, they pull ahead of competition. This is a true gourmand. It stands, deservedly tall. It is an example of what gourmand fragrances should esteem for. Adding caramel and vanilla to the base of a scent, is no more than a cheap parlor trick. Amo steps forward, and says, "Do better!".

I don't know how something that smells like a frozen dessert smells so warm and cozy, but Amo Ferragamo does this. It smells just like a softly spiced orange creamsicle. There is a sweetness that is balanced by that soft spice and a fresh brightness. It is quite delicious and easy to wear at any time. It's very feminine and great for all ages. It smells youthful and fun. It's a very happy fragrance. I have worn this Amo Ferragamo in all seasons and it works well all year. It has enough strength and coziness to stand up to the winter cold. It stays bright and fresh in the summer heat. I notice a lot of similarity to LolitaLand. They share the creamsicle comparison but Amo is fresher and brighter while LolitaLand is a bit deeper and richer (that may be because my bottle has aged quite a bit though). I am happy to have both. I usually wear this on a casual day doing errands or going out for lunch. This is a fragrance with solid performance. It lasts most of a day for me 8-10 hours with just the right amount of projection to be noticed, but not overwhelm those around you. I think the bottle is pretty, but it does look a bit better from a distance. Up close it looks just a teeny bit cheap. But it suits the fragrance. It's fun, feminine and pretty. Not refined, serious and classy. It is often available at discounter sites for a very good price.

Amo Ferragamo is a classy, beautiful perfume made to be worn in the city day & night. It's mature, with great depth and seductive without being synthetic or cloying. I categorise this in the same genre as Mon Guerlain & MJ Decadence: Sexy modern wife perfume. Bring out your best suit ladies. Also the advert is misleading, because there's a Millennial model when the scent is definitely oriented towards older generations too! I friggin' ADORE the dreamy opening! The scent starts off with a fresh, uplifting orange liqueur with blackcurrants...but it's not candy sweet or alcoholic. NO rosemary in sight! 2 hours in and this delectable campari is still on my skin, however its blended beautifully with the mate, sambac and tart rhubarb. By this time the creamy, frothy vanilla has emerged as a strong background note. The sandalwood and ambroxan are rather faint but still keep the fragrance feminine on my skin. Amo Ferragamo is just STUNNING! VERDICT: An absolute WINNER in my book. WORTH all the HYPE. This is a heavy hitter, made for Winter and Fall. This is far too strong for summer and hot months. VERY sophisticated, I wouldn't call this 100% gourmand however it will definitely be adored by your husband/boyfriend...everyone actually!!