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Oltremare : a journey overseas
First of all: describing this fragrance was no easy task. Because I don't know of anything comparable from the part of the perfume world that I have been able to get to know so far.
However, its clear, deep blue bottle with the solid, golden cap makes a visual statement that should give you a certain idea of what to expect. The expectations were completely exceeded (at least for me).
The first thing that comes to mind is the following:
Sparkling, fruity freshness on the one hand
Soothing teen notes on the other
In between, a light aquatic and blue - (subtle) green freshness
Oltremare translates from Italian as "overseas".
If you let that sink in, the name really is a brilliant choice.
Bottega Italiana Spigo (BOIS) 1920 is a small family business based in Florence, Italy and has become one of my favorite niche houses. I find it fascinating how BOIS 1920 always manages to bring Italian charm into a bottle.
In addition to countless specialties, Italy is known for its sun-ripened, delicious citrus fruits and its beautiful views, whether inland or by the sea
And that's where our (aromatic) journey begins.
We experience the wonderfully invigorating citrus and fruitiness on the one hand, the calming effect of tea and subtle green notes on the other - and the aquatic, fresh blue "in between", if you like.
Accordingly, Oltremare not only embodies the land on the other side of the pond (presumably South America due to the mate tea) but also a wonderful journey there.
For me, Oltremare is a fragrance of contrasts. At the same time, however, it is absolutely round and harmonious. I always think of yin and yang.
This fragrance has a relatively linear progression and doesn't change much on the skin - which I very much welcome in this case, because I find Oltremare simply beautiful from the very first second. Only this tingling phenomenon diminishes somewhat towards the end, and it becomes even calmer, woodier.
I would describe Oltremare as one of the top 10 fragrances that will never leave my collection, because for me it is so positive, so bright and so unique.
But back to the topic: what does Oltremare actually smell like?
When you spray on Oltremare, you get a load of sparkling, sparkling, fresh citrus notes, paired with a wonderful acidity and fruitiness of rhubarb, which perfectly complement the gentle, calm radiance of tea and a slightly aquatic, blue freshness from the beginning to the end of the fragrance. Ambroxan is certainly also involved here, as the fragrance pushes forward very strongly, especially in the first 1-2 hours, and has a very strong radiance. After this time, the sillage lasts for a further 2 hours, after which it slowly fades towards the skin. Longevity for this freshie is fully in order with easily 8h. Still easily perceptible on clothing the next day.
I recommend everyone to take a look at BOIS 1920 and their creations, especially the Oltremare - an absolute dream for the summer.
Top Notes 
Green lemon
Bitter orange
Italian bergamot
Sicilian lemon
Brazilian orange
Heart Notes 
Red tea
Rhubarb
Hyacinth
Juniper berry
Maté
Egyptian geranium
Mugane™
Violet leaf
Base Notes 
Ambergris
White musk
Indian sandalwood
Indonesian patchouli
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