Sergio Tacchini

Wow! What a hidden gem this find was. It opens very, very, very nice. Like a strong YSL Jazz, but a little more suave. Then it throws a bit of a curve as it transitions into the drydown, where a greenish accord starts to emerge that smells like how coumarin is described : freshly mown grass/dried hay, and mixed with a vintage 1980's, Rogue Perfumery-esq oakmoss. It does throw vibes of the Rogue Perfumery vintage-like house DNA with oakmoss. I was at times getting a similarity with Bon Monsieur from Rogue Perfumery, which is reflected in the comparison frag Milano Cento Him listed above (I compare Bon Monsieur with Milano Cento Him), but with a little Rogue Perfumery Fougere L'Aube thrown in. The latter has hay and galbanum notes which may somewhat mirror the freshly mown grass, earthy accord of Tacchini. There are aromatic and spicy and maybe floral notes that are not represented in the note list above, and the Aromatic and Spicy accords should be placed higher on the accord stack represented at the top of this page. In fact, I found an alternative source that listed an alternative note structure that makes more sense: Top Notes: Lime, Bergamot, Clove, Rosemary Heart Notes: Lavender, Lemon Leaf, Lily of the Valley Base Notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver. It is these Aromatic, Spicy, and Floral accords that really impart that suave je ne sais quoi in this scent, and are prominent. The lavender note helps to justify the comparisons to Fougeres. I can understand the comparison with Tom Ford Beau de Jour, which is a favorite of mine. But it's only a slight, glancing and superficial similarity as they are very different fragrances. This is a fantastic find! Update 7/26: I discovered another 1980's masculine 'sport' Cologne: Adidas Cologne from 1985. Adidas' first fragrance. Now discontinued, I found several bottles and acquired them. Same genre and vibe as Tacchini, but rate the hidden gem Adidas even higher!

This is a Gorgeous and a Lovely Aromatic - Fougere scent, A Hidden Gem ! UPLIFTING, Clean, Crisp, Soapy, Airy and Unique. It is very pleasant in raining days and I'm very impressed with this perfume, Easy to wear and makes me feel nice and fresh. It opens up with a bit sharp fresh spicy, soapy citrusy and green notes in the background then dry down is green and woody. Based on Sergio Tacchini Official Site , Top notes: Lime, Bergamot, Rosemary and Clove. Middle notes: Citron Leaves, Lilly of the Valley and Lavender. Base notes: Sandal, Vetiver and Patchouli. This review is based on the new reformulation and Special thanks to Scent Land on YouTube, l read positive comments then I bought it blind-buy. This is a very unique composition perfume with Italian Style and perfect for the spring, summer and fall. I really enjoy it and I love Sergio Tacchini EDT for Men. Longevity is very good, Highly Recommended. Two Thumbs Up. Bravo Sergio Tacchini ! Rating : 8.5 / 10

An overlooked gem even in its current form (imagine that!?), Sergio Tacchini has among the best quality/price ratio for a so-called cheapie (that term sounds needlessly pejorative). Citrus aldehydes and bergamot over a bed of powdery woods and grasses, and a curiously athletic rubbery feel, aptly summarizes this 80s sporty aromatic. There's a bit of a white floral feel in the heart as well. I haven't smelled older formulations so I cannot compare, but what I have here is a nifty wear. Dry, soapy, fresh, clean, just out of the shower goodness for the summertime; that's what this one is all about. Rumor has it you can even pick it up at TJMaxx in the states depending on where you are geographically.

I was fortunate to buy this when on holiday in Spain around 20 years ago. It is an astoundingly clean, soapy classic fragrance similar (but not the same) as Sung Homme and Jazz prestige but better than both. It lasts all day and projects well without causing annoyance. I collect and own hundreds of fragrances and this (along with) Hillfiger Athletic and Photo by Lagerfeld (now sadly long consigned to history) garners the most compliments from both women and men. I believe this has now stopped being produced and prices are on the up so do yourselves a favour and grab it while you can. If this had been produced by Tom Ford or Dior it would be labelled as a masterpiece.

This, at least to me, is a masterpiece, clean, fresh, can be worn with a suit or casually and this is the epitome of an 80's, 90's fragrance. This was, in my opinion the halcyon days of fragrance, unapologetically masculine but also delicate and nothing like the metrosexual, bastardised rubbish that are peddled today. This isn't a challenging wear and can still be picked up relatively cheaply. If you appreciate fragrances from the 80's and 90's ala Armani pour homme, Polo (original or Crest) etc you will enjoy this. If you like the overtly sweet bubblegum rubbish that is sold today you won't enjoy this.