Note di Colonia I Acqua di Parma 2016

As a tribute to the opera "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi, Note I aims to be understood as having an olfactory connection to the opera's content, which others may recognize more than I do (Warning Spoiler: The courtesan dies of illness. Yes, seriously, that's the plot summarized very briefly!).
The highborn society of Violetta (the courtesan) could indeed correspond to the fragrance, as Note di Colonia I starts quite famously with cologne-like bergamot and a hint of neroli, only to immediately - still in the first act - show a clear, aristocratic-classical edge: violets! Ha! Perhaps here lies the at least nominal connection: Violetta and the violet (violet family: "Violaceae").
This is beautifully intertwined with lavender and a touch of rose in the heart, which is actually a bit surprising! It is quite bold and different from what other colognes attempt, which, knowing they are on safe ground, merely lead with citrus and woody notes.
The obligatory wood is underscored at the end of the last act with a touch of patchouli. However, until the end, violets and lavender go hand in hand - unlike in the opera, where Violetta simply dies of tuberculosis - towards the sunset.
The bottle is a feast for the eyes, made of thick glass, and the sprayer is beyond any doubt. The bottle cap (snaps in with a heavy click) is individually crafted in a glass manufactory. A fantastic piece!
In fact, Acqua di Parma's Colonia Number I from this special series is, in my opinion, their best. There are also other interesting finds there, all of which are fundamentally very different. A great, yet also very feudal opera society that one would want to fall in love with.