Gutteridge Gutteridge 2013
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On Fragrant Trails and Aromatic Paths - Italy Part 1
The first part of my fragrant journey through Tuscany, or rather Italy, I would like to dedicate to the scent Black by Gutteridge. I discovered this fragrance in the Italian city of Pisa. The trademark of this city, who would have thought, is of course the leaning tower. So it was also our goal to pay a visit to this monumental structure.
By the way, it should be mentioned that Pisa is a typical Italian town, and even with the current Corona restrictions, it is relatively well-frequented. Compared to my other destinations in Italy, however, Pisa actually had the least southern flair. Everything is very much geared towards tourism. This changes the further south you go. Nevertheless, the city along with its sights is certainly worth a visit.
On the way to the highlights of the city, one can wonderfully stroll through the pedestrian zone. Passing by cafes, souvenir shops, and ice cream parlors, I noticed a very elegant store by Gutteridge. High-quality, refined Italian fashion is sold there, as well as the perfume line of this house.
It seems that some of my predecessors had a similar experience. They happened to pass by the stores and became aware of the scent.
Upon entering the store, it was immediately clear to me that no cheap goods were being sold here. Wrapped in a fresh, herb-spicy cloak, I perceived the sales rooms. It smelled very appealing and pleasant, very masculine, and in this combination, also very Italian.
Of course, this scent already came from the perfume, which the operators surely also use as a room fragrance, not least for sales strategy reasons.
All of this convinced me almost on the spot, and I bought the fragrance blind. At the price of 30 euros, this is certainly not a daring undertaking.
What followed was an extensive test of the newly acquired little water, which presents itself as follows...
Black starts with a sparkling and pleasant freshness. This is more of a lemony freshness, which shines briefly and intensely, but then quickly loses its presence. This opening is supported by a light, subtle fruitiness, without making the scent smell sweet. On the contrary, Black always remains elegantly herbaceous and pleasantly spicy.
As this refreshing start settles, a certain herbal, earthy-mossy component takes over the reins. A minimal roughness also lingers in the background. Very authentic and in good symbiosis with the fresh opening.
To ensure that the whole thing does not become too angular, amber and vanilla act in a somewhat regulating manner on the scent development. The overall picture makes the fragrance appear smooth, elegant, and absolutely wearable. As they say...easy to wear ;)
The projection and longevity I would place in the moderate to upper middle range. Black is not an aggressive companion but operates well from the background. Occasionally, you can still catch a small cloud a few hours later.
The bottle is a beauty, feels quite heavy in the hand, and is very solidly constructed. With all these qualities, the 30 euros for the fragrance is an absolutely fair and realistic price. Clear recommendation to buy if you like such scents.
In summary, Black is certainly not a monumental work of art, like many other things I looked at that day. But it is an elegant and masculine fragrance that is worth wearing.
For the interested reader of this olfactory description of Black, I have included the appropriate visual accompaniment in my album with a few pictures from Pisa...to be continued!!
Thank you for reading...
For even more interested parties and Creed enthusiasts:
The often-cited comparison to the Creed fragrance house holds only conditionally for me personally. I took the time to compare both fragrances. Based on my Aventus batch that I own, Black is olfactorily differently colored than its supposed model. While Black does have certain facets and sprinkles of Aventus, it is, and I find this the big difference, more herbal and herbaceous in overall impression.
Ultimately, this will always depend on the respective batch.
By the way, it should be mentioned that Pisa is a typical Italian town, and even with the current Corona restrictions, it is relatively well-frequented. Compared to my other destinations in Italy, however, Pisa actually had the least southern flair. Everything is very much geared towards tourism. This changes the further south you go. Nevertheless, the city along with its sights is certainly worth a visit.
On the way to the highlights of the city, one can wonderfully stroll through the pedestrian zone. Passing by cafes, souvenir shops, and ice cream parlors, I noticed a very elegant store by Gutteridge. High-quality, refined Italian fashion is sold there, as well as the perfume line of this house.
It seems that some of my predecessors had a similar experience. They happened to pass by the stores and became aware of the scent.
Upon entering the store, it was immediately clear to me that no cheap goods were being sold here. Wrapped in a fresh, herb-spicy cloak, I perceived the sales rooms. It smelled very appealing and pleasant, very masculine, and in this combination, also very Italian.
Of course, this scent already came from the perfume, which the operators surely also use as a room fragrance, not least for sales strategy reasons.
All of this convinced me almost on the spot, and I bought the fragrance blind. At the price of 30 euros, this is certainly not a daring undertaking.
What followed was an extensive test of the newly acquired little water, which presents itself as follows...
Black starts with a sparkling and pleasant freshness. This is more of a lemony freshness, which shines briefly and intensely, but then quickly loses its presence. This opening is supported by a light, subtle fruitiness, without making the scent smell sweet. On the contrary, Black always remains elegantly herbaceous and pleasantly spicy.
As this refreshing start settles, a certain herbal, earthy-mossy component takes over the reins. A minimal roughness also lingers in the background. Very authentic and in good symbiosis with the fresh opening.
To ensure that the whole thing does not become too angular, amber and vanilla act in a somewhat regulating manner on the scent development. The overall picture makes the fragrance appear smooth, elegant, and absolutely wearable. As they say...easy to wear ;)
The projection and longevity I would place in the moderate to upper middle range. Black is not an aggressive companion but operates well from the background. Occasionally, you can still catch a small cloud a few hours later.
The bottle is a beauty, feels quite heavy in the hand, and is very solidly constructed. With all these qualities, the 30 euros for the fragrance is an absolutely fair and realistic price. Clear recommendation to buy if you like such scents.
In summary, Black is certainly not a monumental work of art, like many other things I looked at that day. But it is an elegant and masculine fragrance that is worth wearing.
For the interested reader of this olfactory description of Black, I have included the appropriate visual accompaniment in my album with a few pictures from Pisa...to be continued!!
Thank you for reading...
For even more interested parties and Creed enthusiasts:
The often-cited comparison to the Creed fragrance house holds only conditionally for me personally. I took the time to compare both fragrances. Based on my Aventus batch that I own, Black is olfactorily differently colored than its supposed model. While Black does have certain facets and sprinkles of Aventus, it is, and I find this the big difference, more herbal and herbaceous in overall impression.
Ultimately, this will always depend on the respective batch.
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