Via Cavour I

notes breakdown an % preceived: * fruity berries, quince 30% * sweets, like vanilla caramel chocolate 20% * peach 20% * other: rose patchouli oud 10% * unlisted: strong cotton candy note in dry down 20% === what this frag smells like: fruity, milky, vanilla cotton candy first blast is fruity from red berries. there is a milky vanilla feel to it soon, with a tiny drop of smooth oud. the oud is barely even there , almost zero. you can even say theres no oud an its just marketing an imagination as it move to dry down it is very good smelling, delicious, almost gourmand, smooth. there is a strong cotton candy blend here but its not listed in offical notes. imagine light cotton candy with fruits an vanilla you know what? it smells excellent. quite possibly the best smelling xerjoff ever made. not cloying, even at 5 sprays for the office. very smooth, warm, fruity. excellent vibes. i wore it for 3 days straight as my sotd, with each day increasing in the number of sprays because i loved it so much. 3-6 sprays is a-ok an is crowd pleaser, safe for all environs. versatile, perhaps not in summer. will get complements leans very slightly feminine with a slight "designer" vibe like you smell it in a young girls perfume at dept store, but it is blended well an complex enough to not appear designer ish === performance an usage: above average performer. i rec 3-6 full sprays. lasts 10+ hours. safe for work. unfortunately, low/med sillage, but high longevity. will get complements === conclusion an rating: quite possibly the best smelling xerjoff i have ever seen (an i've smelled 90% of the line). to put this into perspective, i wore it for 3 straight days with increasing number of sprays on each subsequent days. it's competing with my colleciton of a shit load of other high end perfumes, an cavour 1 was worn for 3 days straight, it tells you this is special. the performance could be amped up in terms of sillage an projection though not to mention cavour 1 is actually cheaper in price than the other frags in xerjoff's shooting stars lineup rating: 9/10 (price is not factored) buy/try/pass: buy (price is factored)

As a quince and chocolate fan, I was dying to try Via Cavour 1 since I have heard Erica on YT praising it so highly. If I remember correctly it was her favourite fragrance from Xerjoff at some point in time... Today I have found it by chance in a store and I have jumped on the occasion to try it and it’s nice. It’s nothing mind blowing in all honesty, but it’s really a great gourmand perfume. Smells like a warm, decadent, expensive desert made by a famous cook! If you’re a female who enjoys a sweet (caramel and chocolate sweetness), fruity floral, vanilla/amber based perfume, there is no way to dislike Via Cavour 1!!! It’s done in the classic Xerjoff style, clean and elegant, with high quality ingredients and performance to match the price. For those who are fans of La Capitale I would say it’s very likely that you will love Via Cavour 1. Both perfumes have the same addictive quality that hooks you into the smell instantly and makes you sniff your skin continuously, until the smell fades. Both these two Xerjoff perfumes are amazing, refined and long lasting, feminine and fun. Together with Torino 21, Via Cavour 1 will go on my to buy list. This might work even during spring and fall, because of its scent DNA, so it’s more likely that I will purchase Torino 21 first for the upcoming summer. Bangers both anyway!!

My goodness, where do I even begin? I randomly got a sample of this, and this is my introduction to niche fragrances, so this will always hold a special place in my heart. Also, my future wife loves this fragrance. This is the best smelling cologne I have ever smelled. The sweetness and booziness with the caramel and peach is delectable. The chocolate, rose, and patchouly give it immense depth, and the oud, amber, and musk base make this fragrance last forever. It is delicious. It projects immensely, with an almost 3 foot scent bubble for the first 6 to 8 hours. It has enormous staying power, lasts almost the whole day to 16 hours on skin, and will last weeks on clothes. Definitely a nighttime fragrance, and would recommend mostly for fall and winter. This is a very formal fragrance, would not go well in casual environments. Would not do well in the heat. But for the occasions that you will use it, this is probably the best fragrance that you could ever have. This is significantly better than PDM Althair, MFK Grand Soir, and Kilian Angel Share in my opinion. Blind buy safe. Please if you are considering buying this fragrance, just pull the trigger. You will thank me. I do not understand why this is not one of the most popular fragrances.

The first time I sprayed this fragrance all I got was roses; like a box of little rose scented hand soaps and I resigned myself to thinking I had made a mistake. But here I am on my third wear and Via Cavour I is proving to be oh so lovely. Yes, it opens with a slightly soapy rose that almost competes with the tart sweetness of the top notes, but then the rose softens. What emerges next is a blend of very light powdery chocolate mixed with red berries. This with the patchouli makes it not quite edible but still delicious. The powdered lightness stays as the base unfolds into a creamy sweetness. Nothing here is overwhelming or cloying - I find no base note too distinctive (not even the oud). Instead I find another sophisticated beauty from Xerjoff blended to perfection. I am a big fan.

Recently acquired Via Cavour I and for those that have not already experienced it, WOW. A drop dead gorgeous fragrance and exclusive to the Turin flagship boutique To my nose a very alluring and sensual grape-like boozy cocktail garnished with white chocolate shavings & sipped through a primitive straw made of agarwood. All presented on an aromatic wooden table radiating its quality and vintage with a sophisticated sweet musky aroma that has been dusted with a flour textured coating of vanilla. This composition is blended as if Mother Nature herself created the nectar and the artisans at Xerjoff extracted it directly from a tree out of the garden of Eden and aged it in the finest wooden barrels know to man. A phenomenal jewel of an offering from a house heavily studded with them.

It opens with a big dose of patchouli, more of the chocolaty type. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but give it 20 minutes, it developes to a fruity, ambery, chocolaty rose scent, sitting on a vey light oudy base. The oud is really really subtle, just adds the depth to the scent. This is the most beautiful stage to me, and actually very addictive. The rose oud combo gets more prominent in the later stage. I totally don't mind the oud done here. However, the whole wearing experience is so light. I could only smell myself for an hour or two after a good amount of sprays. I really wonder how others can get eternal longevity and enormous siallge based on the vote...

I put two testers in the same box so mistakenly gave my original review here of VVCAM by Kilian, not VC1. VC1 is a very different beast. I don't like rose but its not really noticeable here. This is unlike anything else I've tried and I love it. Projection is amazing, 30 feet away on another floor it was detectable and it lasts. 10 hours later it was still there. Xerjoff are high quality and you do get what you pay for. I exhausted my sample pretty quickly and a 50ml bottle is on its way to me as I type this, just in time for the cold, dark seasons for which it is perfect. Definitely not a blind buy and you need to wear it at least twice to truly appreciate it.

I have to change my opinion on this, as I was very much affected by the sweet candy like vibe in the opening in a negative way and I almost sold it. This is a very elegant fragrance and I repeat a very elegant fragrance. The vanilla in this is dry and very nicely combined with other elements of rose and a slight hint of oud. Oud is not loud in this and other floral aspects come into play very nicely and smoothly. It also reminds me of Tom Ford's Noir de Noir in a passing, but not in a way that you can say they are both similar. It has good longevity with a satisfactory sillage and projection. Never ever buy without trying!

Pleasantly surprised by a sample of this. Luxurious and sensual with the quince and peach opening and the caramels rose oud underneath. The rose is well blended into the fruit so it’s not a very noticeable rose at least to me. Quince is an interesting note and I think it is much better incorporated here than in Pas Ce Soir where is has a slightly off but sensual impression, here it is just the sensual aspects. A light oud with no funk is in the base as well. Good projection as well. A bit of a sleeper from Xerjoff. Tempted to go for a full bottle.

Turin Exclusive CAVOUR I by Xerjoff is a fusion of enigmatic oriental nuances that creates an olfactory geometry impossible to forget. Unfolding on peach and quince when first sprayed , and developing into roses and caramelized boozy chocolate gently kissed by a sensual presence of cashmeran in the heart, rounding the suave aroma if these mouthwatering accords. Patchouli and Oud wrap the majestic oriental in a base. CAVOUR I is undoubtably a superior blend, dangerously alluring, and nothing short of sublime.

What a beautiful work. To my nose chocolate and amber notes are the most prominent here with a bit of patchouli. I don't detect any rose or oud here ,luckily 😊.Read some comparisons with La Capitale, which I personally can't stand at all. See no similarity of Via Cavour I and la Capitale . Via Cavour I is very elegant , delicate and soft deep gourmand direction . Moderate projection. Very cozy. For me it is a perfect choice for autumn -winter season . ❤️

It reminds me of the dry down of More than words...I think it must be because of the rose, unisex turned a little feminine, overall fragrance 8.5/10, On my skin the rose/chocolate/vanilla and the oud stand out very well mixed , very subtle and charming. Ideal for dates, dinners, guaranteed compliments. However, when my wife uses it, the rose is perceived but much sweeter, almost gourmand , I do not perceive the oud. Easily exceeds 10 hours

I must say Cavour I is absolutely divine. Powdery, creamy, and a little sweet. Starts out with chocolate and fruits mixed with floral notes. Then dries with vanilla, cashmere powder with hints of chocolate. This is what I call "luxury gourmand". I love it and it's worth a full bottle when I can splurge on fragrances.This one is really expensive. But I have a feeling it will be a huge compliment magnet.

Pure luxury and super elegance. An ultra-smooth harmony of white peach and Moroccan rose at the heart of Via Cavour 1 is freshened by a note of tangy sweet red berry and quince on an enveloping base of soft oud and beautiful musk where one can detect vanilla and delicious caramelised chocolate. And yes, this is a magnet for compliments. Performance is also fantastic. Proudly 10/10

This is exactly the type of perfume I love: gorgeous but inoffensive, long lasting, all-year-round, all occasion appreciate, signature worthy. Sweet but not edible, fun and light but also with some depth. I thought I hate quince note and I definitely don't like vanilla. But blended with wood, musk, chocolate and red berries it's simply perfect! This is full bottle worthy for me.

This is seriously delicious! Via Cavour I smells like a warm, decadent dessert. The quince and peach are so bright and juicy at the beginning, then it dries down to this incredible mix of dark chocolate, rose, and vanilla. It's sweet but not overwhelming, and the oud adds a touch of sophistication. This perfume is definitely a crowd-pleaser.

I had never even heard of this one and discovered it while sniffing around one day. Absolutely love this one! I tested about 30 perfumes and this was the standout. I kept thinking about it and eventually ordered a bottle; It is a creamy, fruity floral that has a touch of woodiness as well. Very well blended. It is a very cozy scent.

In the vein of Xerjoff fragrances like La Capitale and Symphonium but less fruity to my nose than those fragrances. I detect the rose in this more. This really is like a rose/oud fragrance that's been dipped in chocolate, vanilla, and caramel, and with a slightly powdery edge. I quite like it!

Yummy Fruity seductive scent. Its like a melted high quality fruity candy smell. Has a bit of a mentholic undertone but nothing aromatic. Strong performer and has a character. I can imagine it would gather compliments. Does lean a bit feminine but its unisex also. I loved it.

I think this is great, it can be somewhat one dimensional. This is a love or hate fragrance, I personally love it. This can definitely be my go-to date night scent. It is hard to wear during the day and in high heat. But for intimate nights, this is amazing.