Tristano by Onofri Tristano Onofri 1989

Is this a new hybrid? Or a botanical sensation? And: could it be invented if it were possible?
No. Neither. Because it already exists. In liquid form, bottled in green, rectangular flacons.
"Onofri" by Tristano Onofri, a fashion designer who was particularly known in the German-speaking world and dressed stars and starlets.
And with the introduction of his fragrances in the 80s and 90s, he certainly did nothing wrong. Here I have the "men's fragrance" in front of me, and it features a pleasant fougère.
A balanced combination of fresh, sweet, spicy, and woody elements, with the lavender note being the first thing that stands out to me, even though it is not listed above.
This lavender mixes with a bit of basil and uplifting clary sage.
"Onofri" cannot deny fresh floral notes either.
And what makes it really interesting is the fusion of the "top note" with the base.
Mossy and green "forest accords," fine woody cedar are "illuminated" by the blue-violet, herbaceous-floral lavender.
So with this combination, some might immediately think of an "old people's scent." Or of moth-repellent sachets between starched dress shirts or sweaters.
But this fragrance does not convey the lavender theme in that way. It is rather a cheerful, crisp, beautiful companion for spring and summer, evoking a sense of Provence vacations or meadow strolls.
Water lovers should know that "Onofri" also suits beach walks by the sea and lakes, as it conveys "vastness," "coolness," and a pleasant breeze without being "aquatic."