Top Notes 
Lemon zest
Mint
Orange
Heart Notes 
Honey
Jasmine
Nutmeg
Geranium
Base Notes 
Cedarwood
Tonka bean
Oud
Patchouli
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Ferdinando Naxos
During a vacation in Milan, I tested various fragrances in the Mazzolari store. As a newcomer to the world of perfume, my nose and olfactory brain area were quickly overwhelmed by the niche scents. At that time, I struggled to identify individual fragrance notes, but the elegant, citrus-fresh start of Ferdinando convinced me to spontaneously purchase my first niche perfume.
The following evening, I sprayed the fragrance at 25 degrees in Genoa and again smelled that combination of elegance and freshness. This character lasted for about 2 hours before the freshness slowly faded and sweeter notes began to emerge. On the way back from the city center, 6 hours after application, the scent was still clearly detectable. My partner was constantly close to me during this phase due to the incredibly delicious development of the fragrance. Even the next morning, the slightly gourmand sweetness was still very noticeable up close.
Twelve months later, with quite a bit of (passive) Parfumo experience under my belt, I tested the Xerjoff range for the first time. After sampling the usual suspects like Erba Pura, Accento, and 40 Knots, I was already feeling somewhat disillusioned and was about to leave the perfumery. But before I could go, the saleswoman quickly handed me a freshly sprayed test strip of Naxos - in an instant, I was back in Milan. And suddenly, I had to laugh. THIS Naxos, perhaps the most hyped fragrance on Parfumo at the moment, smells almost identical to Mazzolari Ferdinando! In disbelief, I took the test strip with me. But even later on, I could hardly notice any difference between the two fragrances. Scent, longevity, and sillage are very strong in both. I wouldn't recommend more than 2-3 sprays for any occasion; you can smell the fragrance consistently even if you apply it to your neck. The bottle of Ferdinando has a high-quality spray head but otherwise seems a bit boring compared to the Xerjoff.
Anyone looking for a high-quality alternative to Naxos at half the price, without caring about the brand, should definitely give Ferdinando a try.
The following evening, I sprayed the fragrance at 25 degrees in Genoa and again smelled that combination of elegance and freshness. This character lasted for about 2 hours before the freshness slowly faded and sweeter notes began to emerge. On the way back from the city center, 6 hours after application, the scent was still clearly detectable. My partner was constantly close to me during this phase due to the incredibly delicious development of the fragrance. Even the next morning, the slightly gourmand sweetness was still very noticeable up close.
Twelve months later, with quite a bit of (passive) Parfumo experience under my belt, I tested the Xerjoff range for the first time. After sampling the usual suspects like Erba Pura, Accento, and 40 Knots, I was already feeling somewhat disillusioned and was about to leave the perfumery. But before I could go, the saleswoman quickly handed me a freshly sprayed test strip of Naxos - in an instant, I was back in Milan. And suddenly, I had to laugh. THIS Naxos, perhaps the most hyped fragrance on Parfumo at the moment, smells almost identical to Mazzolari Ferdinando! In disbelief, I took the test strip with me. But even later on, I could hardly notice any difference between the two fragrances. Scent, longevity, and sillage are very strong in both. I wouldn't recommend more than 2-3 sprays for any occasion; you can smell the fragrance consistently even if you apply it to your neck. The bottle of Ferdinando has a high-quality spray head but otherwise seems a bit boring compared to the Xerjoff.
Anyone looking for a high-quality alternative to Naxos at half the price, without caring about the brand, should definitely give Ferdinando a try.
Updated on 06/05/2022
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