Casanova

This is sophisticated, classy stuff. It opens floral with a blast of citrus bergamot and is immediately sweet and a little bit spicy. The effect is like incense but there's none in the notes. You sort of feel like it's there though. The middle is all powder and it walks a fine line between too powdery and sweet and being hyper cool and sophisticated. There are leather notes and some spices in there but these are subtle and contribute as opposed to dominate. The pink pepper in it is a masterstroke. You get it after you've sniffed your arm but not during, if that makes sense. The base is an understated affair that isnt here to give an oudy concrete block, but to keep the other notes fresh and likeable. You could layer this over some Ombre Leather by TF or perhaps some Oud Intense by Gucci and it would make it lean heavily masculine in a really sexy way, but as it is it is perfectly unisex to my nose. You may also have the same idea I had, and think on a heavy hitter citrus-based freshie to apply on top of this to make it more summery and casual. I think a weaker citrus fragrance would disappear into the powder of this formidable Casanova so you want something fairly potent and enduring to make it work. Imagination by LV would be a nice idea, as would Citrus Batikanga by Crivelli. Mandarino di Amalfi by TF would be great but you'll have to top up after four or five hours if you're out all day. On its own though, this is a lovely fragrance. I really enjoy it but it is strong and I think would induce headaches if you overspray. I definitely wouldnt recommend that as a guy, for a guy. There is a resinous, ambery quality to the base that makes this smell as rich and sophisticated as the bottle looks. It's rich, heavy stuff. Performance is impressive. It takes six or seven hours to really move in earnest toward your skin as a skin scent and it will stay there all day, and much longer on your clothes. I've tried many TT fragrances and have enjoyed many of them, but have never come across one that I'd say I could or would have as a daily driver, and Casanova is no exception. It is perhaps too sweet and rich to wear to the office or in casual settings (for a man at least, I think this is much more versatile and wearable for women) and I suspect it would be cloying in very hot climates if you put too much on, but adding a citrus layer may help with this if like me, you live in somewhere like the Middle East. I think most of us are collectors to some extent and my over-riding feeling with this fragrance is that I'm glad it's in my collection. I can see myself wearing it once a month probably, but it isnt like anything else I have. It is powdery and sweet like Nishane's Meant To Be Seen, but less floral and fresh; more resinous and rich. It's a lovely thing. Three word summary: Golden Rich Venetian Scent - 7/10 Sillage - 8/10 Drydown - 7/10 Bottle / Packaging - 7/10 Performance - 8/10 37/50

Took me 31 hours to put my hands on what it smells exactly like. Something I had, and long used, and no longer is in my collection, that 'powdery notes' note listed it's not convincing to my scent memory, at all. Later, I am finally found! That cumin is here but toned down with musky green notes in the opening to give the whole texture a kind of supporting role rather than the leading one it played in the original creation "31" or may be it's just haphazardly an effect of increasing the concentration of the same juice!!!!! Additionally, to convince you with the "powdery note" listed, and you previously read before smelling, or even will read after. Astoundingly interesting how manipulative the note listing is with how you perceive a fragrance; Paolo is a master is such regard. It might come positively perceived if the note listing was "Powdery notes" but, on the contrary, it would be the opposite if the listing was "Cumin and Rose" like in the original creation credited one; Rose 31 by Le Labo. Both reactions are for the exact same juice; sure some would love both, but few will have the same reaction, and quality goes to Le Labo, no doubt! I am not hyping anything, I am just saying that this is no original creation as well as probably all Tiziana Terenzi fragrances, as far as my humble experience with their offerings. Such a devastation for original creation seekers. Fair enough if you're looking for relatively cheap alternatives!

Great well blended fragrance! This is one of the best fragrances i have tried it is spicy, woody, herbalm, (i dont think its as flowar as parfumo says) but so well mixed and blended it smells awesome it reminds me of dior homme sport but withouth the citrus. great for all year around elegant and easy to wear withouth beeing too boring. Defintly one of my favorite frgarances i have tried. Longevity is good, sillage is average. Elegant and serious while beeing easy to wear. Perfecten, even price is ok for 100ml.

A stunning blend of amber and florals—elegant, powdery, perfect for winter and spring. It envelops you in the warmth of a dark, velvety flower, enriched with spices and soft, powdery notes. To my nose, it leans more feminine, but that’s just my perception. Compared to Rose 31 from Le Labo, this feels far more elegant and sophisticated. A true masterpiece.

bought this through a Fragrance group on FB for $60 it was 80% full. yes, it is real. it smells really good and my GF loves this fragrance on me, my Friends also really like this on me. To my nose it smells luxurious and its mass appealing enough for my GF and friends to like it and they usually only like designer fragrances.