Vinegia 21

I can only describe this fragrance in one word: PERFECTION There are TWO Vinegia fragrances, Vinegia and Vinegia 21. The two fragrances have very few similarities and should not be confused. I found Vinegia to be over-bearing and a rather pedestrian masculine take on wood, cedar, agar wood, castoreum and firs (forest) & greens. As others have stated, Vinegia 21 is the polar opposite version of Vinegia. While Vinegia is all I stated above with zero detectable incense, or smokey notes, Vinegia 21 gloriously opens with saffron, cinnamon, vanilla and praline. However within minutes, the sweeter notes take a backseat to the smoothest and loveliest "smokey incense" notes of sandalwood, myrrh, agarwood (oud), patchouli, etc. And this is where the magic lies. Morphing into a fragrance with slightly sweet, earthy and smoky notes (just enough sweet to take the edges off the masculine notes), Vinegia 21 is masterfully blended. There is not one single note that is cloying, overbearing, harsh, or offensive. All the notes & levels from opening, to mid, to base are smooth. Notes seamlessly and effortlessly rise and fall in perfect harmony with each other. The end sum of the notes is a lovely & unique fragrance. The praline and vanilla in Vinegia 21 are not overly gourmand. The woods and resins are never dirty, vulgar, or off-putting. The smokey-ashy notes are not of the acrid, campfire, or dirty ashtray type. Every note is simply divine. I imagine based on one's chemistry, various notes might play louder than others. However on my skin, Vinegia 21 repeats as a delightful incense, patchouli, smoky and slightly sweet fragrance. Just lovely. And while Vinegia 21 markets as unisex, I find this fragrance leans slightly feminine. Longevity is great at 8+ hours and silage is moderate. After sampling this fragrance on a few occasions, I bought my full bottle. The bottle of course is beautiful; however it's what's inside the bottle that truly delights. Not inexpensive @ approximately $265 USD/100 ml, I will be wearing Vinegia 21 for quite some time to come.

Tested this during a recent holiday in a shop in Rome and it’s unbelievable good. Opulent and sophisticated! The composition is a harmonious balance of sweetness, fruitiness, and depth. It’s a rich, thick patchouli, oud, saffron, cinnamon, vanilla and praline bomb of a scent. Luxurious as it can get. Delicious and deep, sweet and ambery! A bit incency as well! Right for wearing it during the fall season! Unique and unisex, slightly feminine I would say. Very different than what is currently mainstream in perfumery! I don’t own it yet but from about 10 fragrances that I’ve tried that trip repeatedly, this one is the most memorable and the most intense. It’s still smelling on the paper strip a week later. I have not sampled all Merchant of Venice offerings but from what I have sampled so far, hands down this is it the one for me. Not my favourite bottle from their spectacular collection of bottles, but the best juice. Fantastic longevity and projection! Pricey but worth it! My boyfriend likes it as well which is rare for him to like something on the spot. He’s really fussy about fragrances. Can’t wait to add this beautiful creation to my collection!

Totally addicting, alluring and edible without steering into full-on gourmand. Sweet, but not cloying in any way. Vinegia 21 is a delicious blend of creamy, spicy, woody notes layered together in a perfectly balanced, refined and exquisite way. The smoky incense and dry woods create a counterbalance to the sticky, balsamic resins and vanilla preventing it from being sickly and instead adding powerful depth. A chocolatey patchouli and oud become the stars of the show as Vinegia 21 makes its way through a long, embracing dry down where it continues to project beautifully for hours. The main thing which fascinates me about Vinegia 21 is the metallic, concrete nuances which truly resemble the essence of an old historical Italian building. I think what I’m smelling is a high quality oud/incense combo. The incense may err on the side of ‘churchy’ for some but I think this works perfectly for what Vinegia 21 represents. This is a solid unisex juice in a stunning bottle and display box, and the story behind its creation makes it that much more special. Lasts 12hrs on skin and a week on clothes- seriously.

Delicious without being gourmand, warm and complex. Vinegia 21 opens with blast of almost citrusy cinnamon and saffron. It then settles into a smooth blend of cinnamon and woody notes, sweet vanilla with a hint of oud. Even with all the sweet and spicy fragrances out there, Vinegia 21 stands out. There's nothing rough or abrasive here. The balance between the vanilla and sweeter notes and the more traditionally masculine woody and spicy notes makes it perfectly unisex. Like all the fragrances in this collection, it has outstanding longevity and good sillage. It does remind me of Xerjoff's Casamorati Bouquet Ideale. Vinegia 21 has less cloves, more cinnamon and is a smoother overall blend. I would recommand Vinegia 21 over Bouquet Ideale.

Very easy to wear, airy, versatile woody-slightly smokey-vanilla scent! Not ground breaking as I have somewhat similar fragrances in my collection but very well blended and the projection is steady throughout the entire longevity (7-8 hours on me solid). To y nose, it reminds me most of a higher end Dark Vanilla by Montale (Montale is an entry level niche house and can be scritchy and bombastic). This one is an aristocrat version of the peasant that's Montale. Love the bottle and for the price (I paid $150) this is the best there is in the genre!!!

This brand can do no wrong, IMO. Every single fragrance I've tried I like or love. Their bottles are aesthetically pleasing also. Vinegia 21 is an absolute stunner. I'm NOT a girl that tolerates oud and saffron well. When I see those notes, I usually run the other way. But I tried this anyway and OMG am I glad that I did. This reminds me a lot of Commodity Milk + with a ton of powdery chocolate praline and a woody (not oud-y though) base. I know chocolate is not a note per se but I smell it. This is absolutely beautiful.

This is so awesome. One of my best blind buys by far! There is definitely a similarity to Arabian Oud Kalamet which I absolutely love and is my signature scent. This is a bit more gourmand though, with a sort of chocolate and pencil shavings feel to it. It’s such a delectable scent and a certain crowd pleaser. I really want to try Arabesque next. I have a feeling I’ll love that one too. This is a new favorite of mine 9.5/10 for me

Vanilla and cinnamon, spicy aroma, with a slight hint of oud. The good thing is that the vanilla is not too sweet and not the one from the packets, but it is very well balanced with the woody notes, refined and embraces you with a warm hug. A wonderful fragrance! Lasts over +10 hours and very complimentary! Аnd i adore it!!! Аlso reminds me a lot of Orchid Leather VCA but Vinegia 21 is slightly sweeter.

Initial review of my sample. Very nice smell, slightly funky oud when you smell it up close but overall smooth and sweet but not overly so. Reminds me of PDM Haltane, tho that one is more dense, smoother Western-style oud and sweeter. I think it leans unisex to slightly masculine. With a few small dabs I can still smell it on my wrist 11 hours in so longevity seems excellent.

Niiice! 😍🫶🏻Vinegia21 is a refined, gourmand-oriental fragrance that delivers warm spices and praline sweetness before revealing a luxurious, incense-rich woodsy dry-down. Sumptuous, unisex, and perfect for cooler evenings. Nice to blind-buy if you enjoy Maison Margiela By the Fireplace, Carolina Herrera Gold Incense, or deep oud-spice bois.

Soft, sweet, spiced, warm. This scent does not scream. I peeked and the smells like section and I can admit that this begins in the same space as its comparisons do once they dry down. Over time, this one evolves to praline, vanilla and incense and is making me long for the cool brisket air of winter. So enamored with this house.... 4.3/5

People have no idea that Merchant of Venice Vinegia 21 is one of the best Gourmand scents on the planet and I'm not exaggerating. It's not smack you in the face sweet, but a opulent dessert style while being airy and complex with noticeable transitions that are an experience that anyone into Frags needs to put their nose on

Mmmmmm! That’s a yummy and spicy gourmand scent. Absolutely delicious combo with a heavier woody base. Reminds me of some Eastern style sweets with lots of cinnamon. I also feel like it’s an older sister of Andalusian soul, because it has same vibe, but Vinegia 21 is somewhat darker and deeper. Follow me on ig: scent.guide

I absolutely love this fragrance! I can't stop smelling my hand. It has something I’ve never experienced in any other perfume—a unique blend of depth, sweetness that doesn’t feel synthetic, and a truly unisex character that’s a joy to wear. The scent is just wow!

Non avevo mai provato le loro fragranze e devo ammettere che mi hanno colpita. Questa in particolare con queste note speziate mi è piaciuto tantissimo. Il profumo permane a lungo e non svanisce subito come altri profumi. Direi approvato!

This is a sexy fragrance. Like the gentleman that made the comment below me said it is a heavenly combination of vanilla, cinnamon and patchouli. Splendid Blended! I can't stop smelling my hand. 10/10

The best sweet beast that ive ever smelled unique powerful complements everything you need in a bottle fragrance without haters.....

This is very similar to Bouquet Ideal with an incense note. I have and love Bouquet Ideal so I don't need this, but it's lovely!

I think I like it a lot. I will consider getting a 10ml Edit: I am getting a full bottle. This is extremely gorgeous

Nice and well blended fragrance. Sweet but still some smoke and woody. Very long lasting glad I picked this up.