Emporio Armani White for Her Giorgio Armani 2001

I wonder why you can't test Armani White for her anywhere. The not-so-badly stocked Douglas in Frankfurt on Zeil, for example, carries Bond, Creed, and Tom Ford, but when I asked if Armani White was in stock, I was only met with a pitying look: No, this fragrance was no longer available. Luckily, the internet offers better options. So it was a real blind buy, solely based on the description and the fragrance notes. The decisive factor for me was the musk, which also comes into its own nicely in the base.

But let's go in order: The fresh top note is hardly noticeable. Then the fragrance starts with a bit of ginger, which is very easy to identify. However, it is not overwhelmingly sharp, but rather used very subtly. It is accompanied by a light but spicy clove. No other accords can be named, especially no mint, which I am grateful for. Who wants to smell like a cough drop?

Musk is ultimately the main actor here; rather, several so-called synthetic white musk fragrance materials are blended, each contributing its special note. Personally, I only miss a floral note for support. Compared to Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco, Armani White is a bit duller and spicier, and the musk is not quite as present as in the Essence Musc Collection by Narciso Rodriguez, despite or perhaps because of its differentiation, yet it is nearly on par with both.

It should also be mentioned that White for her is also a creation by Alberto Morillas, just like Essence Musc. In my opinion, a kinship cannot be denied, but that is not a problem. For me, they are different enough to have both in the collection.

Conclusion: A light fragrance for the office, not quite as long-lasting as Essence, but a bit more than Muschio Bianco. Skinning and close to the skin, perfect for everyday wear.