Trussardi Skin

~~~ update ~~~ My 2.5 ounce bottle of Skin just arrived :) Got it on eBay, sold as a "tester - not for sale", LOL. It comes in a cardboardy box (with all the info still printed on it though) and no cap (I can live without it) but, other than that, it's a VERY reasonably priced, full size, authentic and fully functional bottle of juice. So happy... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After reading all the positive reviews of Trussardi Skin, I bought two test-size vials. At first, I did not like it at all; it smelled too masculine for me (but I would not mind it on a man). Funny thing though, every time I gave the vial a sniff, with the cap still firmly on, it was like the scent got stuck in my olfactory passage... I could smell it for at least an hour as the scent seemed to somehow embed itself in the inside of my nose. A couple of days of this vial-sniffing, and I finally gave Skin a go on my wrist... and, boy, am I glad I took a chance with it! It was lovely from the second of application to the moment it waned, and we are taking many hours! A pleasant surprise, a scent that is compelling and complex, with all the notes very well put together (I honestly cannot even smell them separately) and singing in unison. I'd say this is a grown-up scent, stunningly beautiful and elegant on a mature woman. No sugary, flowery smell here. I'd venture a guess this fragrance will not appeal to the (much) younger crowd. It does seem to need a warmer weather to fully develop. I wore it in a 20+ degree Celsius weather, and it was fantastic - I could not stop smelling it, and it lasted pretty much all day. But, when I wore it in a 15 degree Celsius, I could barely smell it at all, although I kept reapplying... So, whomever mentioned Skin needs hot weather to be fully appreciated, was totally right. My horoscope says there is a big bottle of this juice in my immediate future :)

Ethereal fairytale in every drop of this juice. Forest meadow after a sunny rain...the raindrops,- like millions of little mirror-, reflect the sun's rays. They are dancing on the tiny wings of the flying fairies..From the distance a girl watching them with wonder, she knows:she musn't break the silence and musn't disturb them in this beautiful dance.. this is a very rare moment.She want to catch every moment of the fairies dance... In this essence combines the freshness, sensuality, airiness, delicacy and pure joy.:) As it opens very bright and loud,(freshly bitten apple with zesty bergamott and citruses), it will be tamed into a gentle and quiet floral accord with musk, cedar and violet leaf.This combination evokes the wet earth smell in my mind..Musk and rosewood just make the scent amazingly soft and tender. True summer fragrance with its subtle, unique aura.Very ethereal,amazing light floral-chypre with dinamism and sensuality.Trussardi Skin is my all time summer fragrance since 2004..:) So, my curious Friends,if you want to be a part of this miracle-here is my secret: ..on those rainy summer days-, when the sunbeams come out from behind the clouds after the storm,- just put on a few drop from this liquid fairytale, close your eyes and go to your fictional trip to this rainy forest meadow..:) When I'm wearing this perfume I feel: I'm that girl in the background, who watching those dancing fairies.:)

I waited for the substitution for my most beloved Trussardi Skin for long years. In 2016 I was given Balenciaga Paris l ́essence. It was very similar but a little bit musculine for me. I loved it anyway. Unfortunatelly Paris l ́essence was discontinued as well. Two years ago I had Masaki Matsushima Bois d ́Hinoki which was again very similar and a little but musculine. I cannot find it anywhere too. A few days ago I was shopping online. I came across Yardley April Violets. As usual, I went to Fragrantica page to find out what perfume is the most similar to Yardley April Violets by others. Balenciaga l ́essence was on the first place. I really wanted to give it a try and I bought Yardley April Violets for 12.90 € 125 ml. I did not expect much because of the price. And here I am. Smitten by beautiful, divine and the most similar scent to Trussardi Skin. Not musculine at all. I can ́t describe how happy I am. When I smell only the bottle, it is the same perfume to me. On me it smells so close. I feel like I returned in time.The only difference is that Trussardi Skin was more citrusy, April Violets is more violety. I am going to buy some more bottles because I think it will be discontinued as well. I do not know why violet leaf perfumes are not very popular.

Is it just me or so many gorgeous unique fragrances are discontinued? Is it IRFA regulations that make this scent too difficult to make? Are there certain necessary ingredients that are too expensive or rare? I loved this scent. A fragrance friend went wild for this. I found a bottle inexpensive and took the blind buy plunge. It was stunningly delicate yet lasting. Floral, light green, soft fruit, a touch of wood, and such a wearable musk! It lasted about 6 hours on me. I finished my bottle a few years ago and wished I had the money to buy at least one more but the price was more than $150, out of my range. Oh well, at least I had it for a while. I just can't stand that something so great is discontinued. I'm sure these perfume houses know this, and what a black market it's caused. Wouldn't they rather have the money? I've lost four scents to discontinuation since mid 2020. I still try out new fragrances as I always have, before and after so they aren't losing any revenue. Anyway, if you can sample this, go for it!

Trussardi Skin is an absolutely gorgeous perfume that initially has more of a Floral Woody Musk feeling than Floral Chypre, since the base feels smooth, and modern.The cedar is more pronounced to me than patchouli and moss. The opening has a lemon/apple brightness rather than smelling "fruity". The florals are very very understated, muguet and perhaps the slight warmth of jasmine are pleasant and ladylike. The violet leaves are my favorite part, ever present. There is a lot of similarity to Balenciaga L'Essence. I haven't sampled Trussardi Skin more than twice, but I can say they are family. Skin is definitely woodier and L'Essence is more floral and much dewier, and fuller. Skin is magnetic, and has a warmer feeling than a lot of dry Chypres out there. So elegant, so blended. And this melds with skin in the best way.

English language is not my native language, so I need to find the right word which could exactly describe this perfume: Quality ! This is my mother’s scent. And it says everything, because she loves and prefers the best quality (clothiers, shoes, cosmetic). It is sensual, soft and also modern creation. I agree that it is high-quality fragrance. Its not too strong or loud do not have special character, for me its real quality and very elegance. Lily and rose are not too strong (like usually this duet is strong and the star of the notes) and citrus are not too spicy, it seems that it’s everything in his place. Also green bottle is very elegant. p.s: Sometimes then I need moms hug, I go to shop and testing Trusardi Skin...

I've recently bought a bottle of this. I should say at first sniff it reminded me of Bottega Venetta. Once it was mine and I could wear it for 10 hours in a row. Firstly, it does not disappear although gets closer and closer to skin (just like its name). Secondly, it plays and changes but always in a pleasant way. Lastly, I found it less serious than Bottega Veneta and more ‘approachable’ if you know what I mean. I guess a man would rather come closer to figure out what smells so divine than shy away from extraordinary pomposity.

I had 4 bottles of this unique, delicate and the most beautiful perfume. It was the perfume of the year (2003) in my country. So when I found out it was discounted I was very surprised and disapointed :( I still have my 4 empty bottles and sometimes I sniff them. Nothing is even similar to this. I tried Dsquared2 and I liked it but it is not similar. And Marc Jacobs Blush? Completely different scents. Trussardi Skin I will always miss you. You were delicate, fresh, divine, sexy and gave me a lot of compliments. What a shame...

I thought about this perfume for years and years, it was my mom's favorite. At first, it seemed like a crazy idea to buy a bottle of it when now they cost like 200 USD on eBay... but I ended up buying one for my mom and one for myself after a ton of pondering. Zero regrets! The fragrance is just as good as I remembered it from childhood, and my mom is over the moon! It really is the definition of 'skin', so elegant, feminine, timeless, and classy. I'll use it sparingly and cherish it for a long, long time.

Absolutely love this one! This is a great scent! It's not overpowering, but it's there. When I wore this, people always asked what I was wearing. So projection is good, even if you think the smell has gone, it's still there. It's really a scent close to the skin... It's citrusy but not in your face... Really a masterpiece! Perfect for summers! It has a citrusy "skinlike" smell, but better. As if you were laying in the sun in a lemontree orchard on a hot dry summer's day.

I wore this today and received an effusive compliment from a grocery store cashier. I really love Trussardi Skin but I don't ever see it being sold in the US. Guess if I want a bottle I should shop around online. It has similarities to D&G Light Blue in feeling, but it's not the same scent. A very clean, shampoo like floral balanced equally with a musky cedar. The drydown is my favorite part, on my skin it smells like the sexiest thing ever.

SKIN is my second skin: mystical, harmonious and very sophisticated smell-the scent of romance in a truly intriguing troubadour way-the pedestal for beauty and femininity: smooth & sharp, charming & alarming. What a shame that it has recently been discontinued ! To my nose , Dsquared2 "She Wood Velvet Forest Wood” smells pretty similar. If you don't believe me, just try it by yourself! And you will be cherished forever-forget me not!

Wow what a beauty... Loved it instantly.violet leaves apple pepper- different but my my I love this opening ! The heart is more calm and ends with beautiful cedar amber patch and musk Got all my favorite ingridients in one ! Unbelievable...green fruity woody with a twist ! Easy to fall in love with.. This thing with perfumes , never stop surprising me ! Thanks a bunch for the swap smauricius !!!

Yes, at first it is fruity and with a little shade of rye bread. Then it becomes more rich and interesting. I've bought it without tasting, thinking it must be a leather scent. It isn't but I'm not disappointed "skin" here means the perfume will be your second skin. People make compliments when you wear it )))) An I think it's a universal scent, but it will be better for spring or autumn.

How could I fail to test it? Yes! Skin is really a valid alternative to Light Blue, with which it shares many notes and almost the same vein. It melts very easily on the skin leaving a pleasant feeling, so energizing too. I'm glad I discovered it 'cause it's great on my skin, as soon as lemon fades away and disappears it leans more towards woody than floral notes, it's also longlasting.

Please Trussardi, bring it back! I’m on my last few millilitres of this liquid gold and spring is almost here... Edit: I went to the store and tried Nerolia vetiver by Guerlain (as someone in reviews suggested it was a dupe) and unfortunately to me it doesn’t smell like Skin at all.

i find it too fruity+floral and quite strange initially. But after an hour so, it really starts to shine and smells really pleasant. To me, the smell is just right, not overly done. Im sure it can be office friendly. Can be worn by men too. i secured a bottle for myself.

Great suggestion, Rosepowdery; thank you! I tried Yardley April Violet, and it's so similar! After layering Yardley with a lemony smell from Novellista—Citrus Affair, I could immerse myself again in my old (much younger self) fragrance—the unforgettable Trussardi Skin!

This is a typical perfume that I learned to love AFTER parting with it!! I gifted it to a WONDERFUL fragrantican, but now I need to get me some of my own again!! I always thought it was wonderful, but now I know it was actually AMAZING!!

NathalieZ, I still think it could be REALLY your thing as a sister to the Bianco!! I do not have it anymore, since somebody else really wanted it, but THANKGOD it can still be bought!! Love! Action