Uomo Casual Life Salvatore Ferragamo 2017 Eau de Toilette

When a fragrance is called "Casual Life" and promises a citrusy freshness in its pyramid, I can't resist for long... And yes, right after spraying it on, I switch to casual mode, slow my breathing, think about chilling in hammocks, and imagine hearing smooth jazz from somewhere. That's the kind of feeling this Uomo flanker from Ferragamo seems to promise.

But it's not quite like that - at least not for me. Because soon after spraying, alongside the citrusy freshness, a strong coffee praline-like note becomes noticeable when sniffing my skin. Well, to each their own... Meanwhile, at about arm's length, a finely tuned blend of citrus, floral, and gourmand emerges - for about half an hour. After that, the top notes begin to recede a bit, allowing the praline to take center stage in the projection. That's the moment I prefer to slip into the background. Because gourmand isn't really my thing...

Yet Casual Life is quite honest. It carries the praline in its heart, and there it is. However, here it’s called "Iced Coffee," which can also pass for Tiramisu, thus confirming its relationship to the Uomo classic. With about 60%, it now asserts itself against the citrus, while the violet remains perceptible but proves to be a bit too sweet and out of place. After about 3-4 hours, the base notes make their appearance, with the overall tone of the fragrance becoming increasingly soft and rounded due to the musk and the woods used (here, a white cedar is at work, which has nothing rough about it). In this respect, the Tiramisu reduces back to about 50%, and Casual Life becomes quite balanced and pleasantly light towards the end.

Well, ultimately I ordered this treat, even though I should have known that this praline hit, despite all the citrus, wouldn't quite suit me. But that's what experiments are for ;-) My slight aversion to gourmand shouldn't lead to the conclusion that this fragrance is somehow bad. On the contrary, it could be a hit for gourmand fans, as something truly unusual is woven here: lightly tart citrus freshness paired with pronounced praline sweetness, both well balanced. Thus, this flanker is a thoroughly harmonious scent and has decent power on a shirt for 7-8 hours, also in terms of sillage.

I usually don't comment on the bottle, but this one has something nice: a sprayer designed like a cap, with the recessed mechanism preventing accidental spraying - really cool.

Overall, a rather successful fragrance that I recommend for use in spring and autumn, especially for leisure. While it's not quite suitable for me, it’s definitely a tip for gourmands with a penchant for invigorating freshness. Because its powerful citrus holds up until the end and is harmoniously balanced with a praline Tiramisu, which is called Iced Coffee in this Uomo :)