Romeo Gigli per Uomo Romeo Gigli 1991 Eau de Toilette

Other times - other customs: Romeo Gigli's Uomo is still very much rooted in the 80s or even earlier times. Its composition features an abundance of notes that can be overwhelming at first. Nothing definitive can be determined; it's a bit like perfume itself!

Only gradually does a vague character emerge: This Uomo is relatively light-footed, as indicated by the citrus opening. But then it gets really tricky: one gets only a hint of everything, perhaps a very subtle aldehyde accord, something resinous, and a tonka bean, as we hardly know it in this restraint from today's perfumes. Furthermore, you will find here those notes that you wish to discover.

Therefore, I find it difficult to even attempt a rough fragrance classification. To label Romeo Gigli's Uomo as Oriental, Oriental-Spicy, or perhaps even Oriental-Chypre conjures up notions of heaviness and opulence that would not be justified. It is a light, but by no means banal perfume that perhaps spreads more of an indeterminate aura than a scent and primarily resists a concrete definition of a "style." While a certain sharpness prevails directly on the skin, this Uomo presents itself in projection and in the evolving scent profile as rather soft and delicate - almost a cuddly fragrance.

Seen in this light, it was a good choice for its time for anyone wanting to avoid a clear statement. With Romeo Gigli, one was well-dressed, but one could probably be sure not to be addressed about it by others. The possibly existing softness and certain delicacy give this all-rounder a preference for relaxed situations - more weekend than office.

Twenty years ago, when Romeo Gigli's Uomo was available, I didn't even notice it. Even then, there were significantly louder perfumes that flaunted their respective uniqueness. Pure background perfumes have always had a hard time.