Uomo Salvatore Ferragamo 2016 Eau de Toilette
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The Masterpiece of Signore Ferragamo
Yes, it does happen sometimes. The moment when a fragrance hits you so (positively) hard on the first sniff that you can't really "process" and absorb the sensory impressions and scent notes.
"Uomo" is such a fragrance for me. I can't remember the last time I was so overwhelmed and surprised by a scent. I knew that it includes a tiramisu note (as this is supposed to be the "special note" with which this fragrance was explicitly marketed). However, I didn't expect too much, as one is often disappointed with rather "exotically" used fragrance ingredients.
Mr. Ferragamo managed to create an incredibly balanced and masterfully beautiful scent that (in my opinion) quite well reflects the Italian life philosophy ("la dolce vita"). What really distinguishes the fragrance is its uniqueness, as even after much consideration, I can't think of a direct or even remotely "close" fragrance twin. Of course, this scent has a coffee note, but it is much better integrated and woven together with the individual components than, for example, in "Rochas Man" or the well-known (damned or adored) "A*Men".
After the first press of the spray button (which I think is very good and releases a uniform and proper scent load), one perceives a warm and very beautiful sweetness, without any of the used components pushing themselves to the forefront. After a while, the tiramisu aroma becomes more and more pronounced and is clearly noticeable (however, it wouldn't have reminded me directly of tiramisu if I hadn't known beforehand that it was supposed to be the Italian dessert. Rather, it reminds me of a sweet coffee pastry).
The gourmand sweetness runs through the entire fragrance progression, but without being overwhelming or piercing. You can also smell the orange blossom, and the tiramisu aroma "dampens" the tonka bean a bit, so the scent is not overpowering, but has a constant and (I think) consciously "reserved" sweetness that is still well perceivable.
In my opinion, the fragrance is wearable in all seasons, but in summer, it is better suited for cooler and rainy days, as I think it could otherwise drift into a too overwhelming sweet direction (this still needs to be tested).
Even though this fragrance is suitable for almost all age groups (from about 20 years and up) and for almost all situations, I really hope that it is not discovered by the disco/teenager faction, for whom "pantydropping" is the only true reason for a fragrance, as they would not appreciate this unique scent creation, into which a lot of work and thought has been invested (which is also very clearly noticeable).
Salvatore Ferragamo has succeeded in creating a fragrance for the mainstream market that is completely unique and stands out significantly from the currently offered designer fragrance segment and can truly exhibit niche-level quality. I can say that I would have gladly paid more for this fragrance and would definitely not have regretted it.
Bottle:
Heavy, grippy, and very beautifully designed. The spray button is, as already mentioned, very well done.
Longevity:
"Uomo" is still very well perceivable and present after 7-8 hours. Top!
Sillage:
For the first two hours, the wearer is enveloped in a distinct and well-perceivable scent cloud, without being negatively noticeable or the scent being intrusive. Ideal!
My personal conclusion: With "Uomo," Mr. Ferragamo has created a masterpiece that, in 2016, is personally unmatched in creativity and uniqueness in the designer fragrance sector for me. Of course, the last year has also produced some very good designer fragrances (Valentino's "Uomo Intense," for example, which I really like and highly appreciate), but Salvatore's "Uomo" is, by far, the best release in the designer sector of 2016.
Congratulazione signore Ferragamo!
P.S. This is my first comment in this community, I hope you like it. :)
"Uomo" is such a fragrance for me. I can't remember the last time I was so overwhelmed and surprised by a scent. I knew that it includes a tiramisu note (as this is supposed to be the "special note" with which this fragrance was explicitly marketed). However, I didn't expect too much, as one is often disappointed with rather "exotically" used fragrance ingredients.
Mr. Ferragamo managed to create an incredibly balanced and masterfully beautiful scent that (in my opinion) quite well reflects the Italian life philosophy ("la dolce vita"). What really distinguishes the fragrance is its uniqueness, as even after much consideration, I can't think of a direct or even remotely "close" fragrance twin. Of course, this scent has a coffee note, but it is much better integrated and woven together with the individual components than, for example, in "Rochas Man" or the well-known (damned or adored) "A*Men".
After the first press of the spray button (which I think is very good and releases a uniform and proper scent load), one perceives a warm and very beautiful sweetness, without any of the used components pushing themselves to the forefront. After a while, the tiramisu aroma becomes more and more pronounced and is clearly noticeable (however, it wouldn't have reminded me directly of tiramisu if I hadn't known beforehand that it was supposed to be the Italian dessert. Rather, it reminds me of a sweet coffee pastry).
The gourmand sweetness runs through the entire fragrance progression, but without being overwhelming or piercing. You can also smell the orange blossom, and the tiramisu aroma "dampens" the tonka bean a bit, so the scent is not overpowering, but has a constant and (I think) consciously "reserved" sweetness that is still well perceivable.
In my opinion, the fragrance is wearable in all seasons, but in summer, it is better suited for cooler and rainy days, as I think it could otherwise drift into a too overwhelming sweet direction (this still needs to be tested).
Even though this fragrance is suitable for almost all age groups (from about 20 years and up) and for almost all situations, I really hope that it is not discovered by the disco/teenager faction, for whom "pantydropping" is the only true reason for a fragrance, as they would not appreciate this unique scent creation, into which a lot of work and thought has been invested (which is also very clearly noticeable).
Salvatore Ferragamo has succeeded in creating a fragrance for the mainstream market that is completely unique and stands out significantly from the currently offered designer fragrance segment and can truly exhibit niche-level quality. I can say that I would have gladly paid more for this fragrance and would definitely not have regretted it.
Bottle:
Heavy, grippy, and very beautifully designed. The spray button is, as already mentioned, very well done.
Longevity:
"Uomo" is still very well perceivable and present after 7-8 hours. Top!
Sillage:
For the first two hours, the wearer is enveloped in a distinct and well-perceivable scent cloud, without being negatively noticeable or the scent being intrusive. Ideal!
My personal conclusion: With "Uomo," Mr. Ferragamo has created a masterpiece that, in 2016, is personally unmatched in creativity and uniqueness in the designer fragrance sector for me. Of course, the last year has also produced some very good designer fragrances (Valentino's "Uomo Intense," for example, which I really like and highly appreciate), but Salvatore's "Uomo" is, by far, the best release in the designer sector of 2016.
Congratulazione signore Ferragamo!
P.S. This is my first comment in this community, I hope you like it. :)
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Can the scent still perform today? Or is it weaker like most fragrances nowadays? Nothing lasts long anymore...
Keep it up!