Marzocco Roberto Ugolini 2019 Eau de Parfum
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Marzocco - seductive fragrance composition with subtle sweetness
I recently had the pleasure of purchasing and testing a Marzocco bottle. For the fragrance name, Herbert Stricker was inspired by the Florentine heraldic animal "Marzocco di Donatello": a lion, a copy of the original carved in sandstone - enthroned on a pedestal in Florence and guarding the city. The original, which was created by the sculptor Donatello in the 15th century, is now in the Museo del Bargello in Florence. It is unclear to me why the Marzocco tends to look down at the viewer in a depressed manner, but it can certainly be found online (and is perhaps suitable as a commentary? :) The bottle is also Florentine - in a very beautiful and warm violet, a color that is also very typical for Florence: you can find it in the club crest of AC Florence, for example.
So much for the inspiration for the fragrance and the packaging - I like the derivation and the story and my inner sculptor creates pleasant, Italian associations for me when I hold the bottle in my hand - which helps a lot when you look out of the window on a dull, German November day like I do.
The fragrance:
I recognize fruity and rather gentle, citrusy notes of mandarin, lime and lemon, which really last very softly for the first few minutes. Not sharp and absolutely no toilet cleaner association. This is followed by jasmine and orange, but especially a noble vanilla, which provide a subtle sweetness and make up the main part of the fragrance.
The sometimes described "ice candy" or "prickle candy" effect is not so obvious to me now, but I have to say that I am very impressed by this fragrance. The subtle sweetness of the perfume is very pleasant and somehow gives it a very personal and benign feel. Yes, there is something "good" about it :) Definitely not a bad-boy or macho scent. No, it has an unobtrusive yet attractive character that immediately captivated me. I can't quite put my finger on the subtle vanilla sweetness that comes to mind when I smell the perfume, but it definitely reminds me of something I know and love. Perhaps the powder that goes into a vanilla soft-serve ice cream machine? It's a very enveloping and familiar scent that quickly won me over.
The perfume's longevity is okay, the sillage rather low. It is more of a fragrance to enjoy yourself and less to impress others with - it is "for yourself" in the best sense.
I have had bottles of 4 Rosso, 17 Rosso and Azzurro. None of them really appealed to me.
The Marzocco, however, quickly won my heart - and is here to stay :)
So much for the inspiration for the fragrance and the packaging - I like the derivation and the story and my inner sculptor creates pleasant, Italian associations for me when I hold the bottle in my hand - which helps a lot when you look out of the window on a dull, German November day like I do.
The fragrance:
I recognize fruity and rather gentle, citrusy notes of mandarin, lime and lemon, which really last very softly for the first few minutes. Not sharp and absolutely no toilet cleaner association. This is followed by jasmine and orange, but especially a noble vanilla, which provide a subtle sweetness and make up the main part of the fragrance.
The sometimes described "ice candy" or "prickle candy" effect is not so obvious to me now, but I have to say that I am very impressed by this fragrance. The subtle sweetness of the perfume is very pleasant and somehow gives it a very personal and benign feel. Yes, there is something "good" about it :) Definitely not a bad-boy or macho scent. No, it has an unobtrusive yet attractive character that immediately captivated me. I can't quite put my finger on the subtle vanilla sweetness that comes to mind when I smell the perfume, but it definitely reminds me of something I know and love. Perhaps the powder that goes into a vanilla soft-serve ice cream machine? It's a very enveloping and familiar scent that quickly won me over.
The perfume's longevity is okay, the sillage rather low. It is more of a fragrance to enjoy yourself and less to impress others with - it is "for yourself" in the best sense.
I have had bottles of 4 Rosso, 17 Rosso and Azzurro. None of them really appealed to me.
The Marzocco, however, quickly won my heart - and is here to stay :)
Frank4711