Melograno Santa Maria Novella 1965 Eau de Cologne

Many thanks to Sören for the bottling of Melograno Eau de Cologne :-) This is a really great chypre that will probably have to move into my home as a bottle! Only the "Melograno" (in German: pomegranate), I do not really perceive olfactorily. The longevity is good at 8 to 10 hours and the sillage is okay so far.

The top note has a citrusy, spicy, fresh and fruity scent of bergamot, lemons, bitter oranges, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. The heart note has an aldehydic, green, soapy, powdery and floral scent of rose water, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley and narcissus. The base reminds me of fresh laundry and fabric softener. In the background, I detect a hint of musk, patchouli and some oakmoss.

This is a truly great old-school chypre! I am delighted :-)