Tuscan Soul

Tuscan Soul is an absolutely beautiful scent for men or women, and is a very summery fragrance. Aptly named, it contains aromas of the Tuscan region, and just like the Soul for which it is named:is alive and vibrant, then gone to a higher plane...I am so glad I got a 4.2 oz bottle of this in tester form for under 30 US dollars! TS begins with an absolutely wonderful fresh citrus blend of calabrian bergamot (best in the world) and sicilian citruses-juicy, fresh and bright, alongside petit grain's green freshness. These fade(but don't disappear) into a lovely floral heart of orange blossom and light smooth magnolia. The body of this is floral, but the citrus keeps it from leaning to much to the femme-Heavenly!...even with the very feminine scent of the magnolia, this remains utterly unisex and balanced. I agree with whoever said it should be called Tuscan Breeze-it has a feel of a warm breeze heavy with citruses and lovely blossoms and refreshes like one, and lasts just about as long. The base of this (according to osMoz) is fig tree and irises. Figs, fig leaves and figwood all smell differently, but similar, and this seems to favor the leaves and some of the fruit. The iris is an elegant flower that gives it a smooth slightly powdery finish. I realise the longevity suffers because of the lack of a heavy fixative in the base, but to me this is part of its charm, it's ephemeral airy quality and complete freshness. Sillage: close Longevity: short Overall: 4.5/5 Despite relatively low marks for projection and lifespan, this scent is one I just adore to no end. I have the shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion; and even with all these, the longevity is extended just slightly and some of you are likely wondering...Why Bother? Well, anything this beautiful (no matter how brief it's existence) should be celebrated and enjoyed; and I just decant to a little travel spray-bottle and refresh throughout the day. This scent is an absolute must for citrus lovers, and anyone who enjoys (as I do) the aroma of fresh citrus, summer flowers and fresh breezes...Ciao!

Pierre Bourdon nosed this -- what more recommendation does it need :) ? He nosed others that are spectacular, among them Ferre by Ferre, Fantasme, Feminite du Bois and Cabaret pour Homme. I plan on keeping my giant 4.2oz spray tester bottle (no cap) in the refridgerator for quick pick-me-up spritzes on the hottest days of spring, summer and fall. There's a sultry masculine edge to Tuscan Soul that elevates it from a simple citrus to a light but complex sandalwood concoction that's both comforting and energizing. Lasting power on my skin is only a couple of hours but reapplication is a pleasure rather than an inconvenience because the top notes are so refreshing. Tuscan Soul is widely and inexpensively available and is definitely full bottle worthy. Update: after poking my olfactory brain cells for what this reminded me of I think I've got it: this is Jean Nate without the "buttery" note. As olga1780 says, a wonderful workout perfume; I can't imagine anyone thinking it too strong or offensive in any way.

I love it, love it, love it. Oh gosh do I love it. It's the epitome of fresh, cheerful citrus with enough kick to stop it from being boring at the beginning and then the citrus melts into a gorgeous mix of florals and fig leaf. I'm smiling like an idiot and I've been miserable all day. It actually reminds me of Hermes Un Jardin en Mediterranee - the two scents aren't similar really but the freshness and imagery they evoke have the same vibe if that makes any sense. True, it fades quickly, but it makes me so happy that frequent reapplications don't bother me as much as they normally would. I got this as a mini in a swap, though. I'm undecided as to whether or not I'll purchase an actual bottle when this is gone - so many perfumes, so little time - but until then I will drown myself in this little bubble of sunshine and pleasure and citrus.

I've the shampoo at home, got as a gift, and it smells lovely. Does anybody know if the smell of perfume is the same as shampoo? I think of blindbuy of this scent:) EDIT: SO i finally have it and it is gorgeous. It reminds me lil bit Pret a porter by Coty - I would put it in the same category. But Tuscan soul is much much better - I love that bergamot and petigrain in this scent. In the drydown I smell magnolia. It has quite good longevity on my skin.(I sprayed it on 6hrs ago and still can smell it) I feel very lucky wearing it, bud it is rather for spring-summer days, so I will put it back to the shelf to save it. But the only thing I can ́t imagine is my husband wearing it :D Imo this is a female scent.

Tuscan Soul is not a duplicate to anything I've ever worn, but it has a similar feel, if not aroma, to CKone. It opens with a strong, almost overwhelming bitter citrus blast, but softens out in minutes to a medium citrus floral with woody undertones. Though it's unisex, it comes across as slightly more masculine on my skin, which suits me fine! Fifteen minutes after I applied it, my SIL had to get up close to smell it, but I've been wearing it for about 5 hours now and it's still strong amd fresh to my nose. I have a tendency to go for citrus scents, and I'm so glad I found Tuscan Soul. I'll be wearing it often.