Top Notes 
Juniper berry
Bergamot
Lemon
Heart Notes 
Leather
Virginia cedar
Nutmeg
Base Notes 
Patchouli
Labdanum
Tonka bean
10/04/2016
Elysium
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Black Gold, Petroleum, Badass Leather
Ferrari Uomo is easily one of the most impressive cheap blind buys I’ve ever made. It’s a floral leather fragrance that feels like a distant cousin of Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette, not a clone — more like they share a common ancestor. If you already enjoy Ferrari Uomo, there’s no reason to hesitate: just buy it. It’s a charming scent that punches well above its price point. Just go into it with your eyes open — this isn't a mass-pleasing, clean designer. It’s rougher around the edges, in a good way.
The opening is officially listed as Sicilian lemon, juniper berries, and Calabrian bergamot — all citrus notes from the South of Italy, which sounds promising on paper. But on my skin, the citrus is almost completely muted. No sparkle, no zest. Instead, the juniper takes charge right from the start — and I mean dominates. It's sharp, green, and aromatic, almost resinous. Combined with the background notes, it gives off this dark, almost oily vibe. Think petroleum, black ink, engine grease — but smoothed out by a surprisingly wearable floral-leathery core.
In the heart, nutmeg and cedar add warmth and structure. But it’s the leather that really shows up here — and it doesn’t whisper. It’s raw, rugged, unapologetic. Imagine a well-worn saddle, still warm after a race, soaked in character. That’s the kind of leather we’re talking about — not the smooth suede or powdery stuff. It’s bold and animalic, but still somehow comforting. Creamy, slightly sweet, just enough to keep it from becoming too harsh — probably due to the tonka bean kicking in mid-way.
The drydown is where things get a bit more conventional, but not in a bad way. A dry, earthy patchouli anchors the base, while the tonka brings in a mild sweetness and amber-like glow. It's not groundbreaking, but it balances the intensity of the leather beautifully. Still, it’s that deep leathery core that stays with you — persistent, masculine, quietly intense.
The comparisons with Fahrenheit are fair but overblown. Ferrari Uomo doesn’t have the violet leaf, so it misses that gasoline-floral contrast. What it does have is more grit — more of a classic, raw leather character, less polished, but in a very intentional way. They share an atmosphere, not a formula. In terms of performance: moderate projection, moderate longevity. It won’t fill a room, but it stays present for a solid 5–6 hours, closer to the skin after that. Perfect for a fall evening out — ideally something romantic, or just a night where you want to feel grounded and confident. It also works well for a mature, self-assured man at work — someone who doesn’t need to shout to be noticed.
This review is based on a bottle I’ve owned since August 2016. It's aged well — still smells fantastic, still gets occasional compliments, and still feels like a hidden gem in the designer leather category.
— Elysium
The opening is officially listed as Sicilian lemon, juniper berries, and Calabrian bergamot — all citrus notes from the South of Italy, which sounds promising on paper. But on my skin, the citrus is almost completely muted. No sparkle, no zest. Instead, the juniper takes charge right from the start — and I mean dominates. It's sharp, green, and aromatic, almost resinous. Combined with the background notes, it gives off this dark, almost oily vibe. Think petroleum, black ink, engine grease — but smoothed out by a surprisingly wearable floral-leathery core.
In the heart, nutmeg and cedar add warmth and structure. But it’s the leather that really shows up here — and it doesn’t whisper. It’s raw, rugged, unapologetic. Imagine a well-worn saddle, still warm after a race, soaked in character. That’s the kind of leather we’re talking about — not the smooth suede or powdery stuff. It’s bold and animalic, but still somehow comforting. Creamy, slightly sweet, just enough to keep it from becoming too harsh — probably due to the tonka bean kicking in mid-way.
The drydown is where things get a bit more conventional, but not in a bad way. A dry, earthy patchouli anchors the base, while the tonka brings in a mild sweetness and amber-like glow. It's not groundbreaking, but it balances the intensity of the leather beautifully. Still, it’s that deep leathery core that stays with you — persistent, masculine, quietly intense.
The comparisons with Fahrenheit are fair but overblown. Ferrari Uomo doesn’t have the violet leaf, so it misses that gasoline-floral contrast. What it does have is more grit — more of a classic, raw leather character, less polished, but in a very intentional way. They share an atmosphere, not a formula. In terms of performance: moderate projection, moderate longevity. It won’t fill a room, but it stays present for a solid 5–6 hours, closer to the skin after that. Perfect for a fall evening out — ideally something romantic, or just a night where you want to feel grounded and confident. It also works well for a mature, self-assured man at work — someone who doesn’t need to shout to be noticed.
This review is based on a bottle I’ve owned since August 2016. It's aged well — still smells fantastic, still gets occasional compliments, and still feels like a hidden gem in the designer leather category.
— Elysium
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