Trussardi Uomo Trussardi 1983 Eau de Toilette

This perfume reminds me my grandfather, it is one of those classic smell of another era. Recently I got a bottle, old old batch and it still smell amazing. In that bottle there is not just juice, there are memories...
Lavender, oakmoss, and spices are the predominant notes that characterize this fragrance. If you have the opportunity to find a bottle, consider adding it to your collection.

Reading some of the more recent reviews, folks seem to be picking up the newer, neutered version of Trussardi Uomo from 2011 in the re-designed bottle. There is a separate entry for that release, as it an entirely different fragrance from what I've gathered, and these disparaging reviews belong there.

The classic Trussardi Uomo was originally produced by Scannon and then subsequently by Selective Beauty SA (from which my bottle originates). Selective Beauty seemed to have done an excellent job preserving the integrity of this fragrance, though I haven't experienced an older vintage.

Be me up, Scotty, to Aldehyde City. The opening is sudsy, mildly rosy, and redolent of herbs and caraway. Of course I like this, this is what I live for. The real magic, however, is as this settles and we have a honeyed leather, which sets it apart from say, VC&A PH or Leonard PH. Vetiver, patchouli, and treemoss coalesce to create that great 80s bombast for which I just can't get enough. Why am I so drawn to macho, hairy-chested scents? What does that say about me? Oh yeah, the moustache, hmm, right. Well, you can always send me a private message, fellow Fragranticans.

The classic Uomo is a sophisticated Italian leather, full stop. Best wishes on your search to find a bottle.

In 1970, the tolling of the bells of doom first echoed in music, heralding a new era: Heavy Metal saw the light of day with the first album by Black Sabbath, revolutionizing the music scene. The dark element entered the world of sounds and tones, and since then, the gloomy, the shadowy has shaped contemporary music. Anyone interested in popular music can no longer escape it: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, dark electronic music, Gothic... Sound turned black. The world became different in the post-Presley era.

Some may lament this, while others may celebrate it as a revolution. What remains is the realization that every era gets the music it deserves, that this music of the dark side of life, this music of shadows is a reflection of our world, something that shapes itself to appear adequate to our own experiences and fits us so well, giving us something that belongs to this new, yet again old age, like the sound of machines and the smoke of factory chimneys. This world is indeed darkened; the present of most people is shadowed, a latent pessimism has displaced the optimism of the post-war years, becoming a fundamental trait of the mentality of most people in this world.

This year, a circle closes: 13 is the new Black Sabbath, and in the end, the bells toll again, and one might think that a century of gloom, which began with the horrors of World War I, reached an incomprehensible peak in the perverse excesses of inhumanity of World War II and fascist rule, and is almost gently fading away, leaning towards an end: Black Sabbath. This music reflects our society - and we see ourselves in the mirror of our art and cultural creation, as well as in the fragrance that changes from decade to decade, adapting to the respective mentalities.

The 1980s in particular were an ambivalent decade: Immediately following the extravagant, loud 1970s, the age of Aquarius, long hair, and youth revolutions, the 80s called back to tradition, celebrated lifestyle and exclusivity, luxury. Those who see a turning point in this have not understood that the return to conservative values in the face of a rapidly changing society (the 80s are the decade of the beginning media and computer revolution, which was to shatter much of the old) can rather be understood as a continuity, namely as a continuity of the escape from reality, which had been sought and found just a few years earlier through the values of the hippie society, but in the 80s continued as an escape into the shine and glitter of luxury. In both cases, it was about negating reality, about a counter-world to the harsh reality of capitalist (or socialist) economics, the inhumanity of the postmodern risk society.

A fragrance that embodies this time of darkness in a seemingly bright affluent society of the 80s more accurately than any other is Trussardi Uomo: Italian luxury, materialized as crocodile leather imitation in the plastic look of the unmistakable Trussardi bottle in black (the women's bottle, however, was tellingly white): a fragrance full of impact and yet not ordinary - unlike many other 80s fragrances that failed to balance weight and subtlety or elegance, Trussardi Uomo remained a singular of its time (and also of our time), a fragrance that was and is truly unique, a singular among men's fragrances, actually without imitators in this form, even though there were similar, but not equally successful men's fragrances.

This is already shown by the fragrance pyramid, which unites a series of rather unusual components: tomato leaf (listed in only half a dozen more well-known men's fragrances on Parfumo), bitter almond (incredibly but true: contained in only one men’s fragrance, namely this one), okoumé (almost as incredible: processed in only two Trussardi men’s fragrances: no further information researched)...
No wonder that this fragrance is in a way unique and was.

Trussardi Uomo is for me the darkest, blackest men’s fragrance of our times; even Or Black by Morabito cannot compete, and that says something.

Of course, the question is justified as to what a “black” fragrance actually is, how blackness, darkness, and gloom can smell. I admit that this can only be perceived subjectively, that these are entirely individual impressions, that everyone will have a different “black fragrance” in mind, but for me, a dark fragrance must smell like Trussardi Uomo: powerful yet elegant, a bright opening of bergamot and lavender, with resonances of herbal impressions through tarragon, probably also through tomato leaf (however that may smell: hobby gardeners to the front: how does that smell?), in the heart note a strong rose note, underscored by cedar, my favorite wood, in the dry down the sweetness of amber and vanilla, above all the characteristic bitter almond note, which can only be experienced here and that dominates the fragrance from beginning to end, giving it an aristocratic appearance, and finally the warmth of sandalwood.

Dark and hard, clear and powerful, gloomy and energetic:

Black Sabbath: do you hear the bells?

Trussardi

Behind this Italian-sounding name is Dante Trussardi, a Milanese leather goods manufacturer who founded the glove factory "Sosir" near Bergamo in northern Italy in 1911. The target audience included somewhat wealthier individuals and those belonging to the upper class. Very quickly, Trussardi's leather gloves became a status symbol and were particularly widespread in the USA and Great Britain.

After Dante's grandson, Nicola Trussardi, took over the company in the early 1960s, he not only designed the still-existing greyhound company logo but also expanded the portfolio in the 1970s with suitcases, bags, and wallets. The first Milan boutique was opened in 1976 and quickly attracted a large clientele. Nicola's intention was to make the company a globally recognized brand. Consequently, starting in the 1980s, he designed the interiors of airplanes, created motorcycles, and vehicle interiors for Alfa Romeo. The rise to the top continued, and in the 1990s, the company expanded into Asia.

Even though difficult times arose in the 2000s, the company has maintained its good reputation internationally to this day. And similar to many other fashion labels, they also launched perfumes.

This "Uomo" from 1983 is considered the first men's fragrance of the brand and is an unmistakable perfume that is definitely worth smelling at least once. What a brilliant scent it truly is.

At the start, you get a powerful burst of fresh-aromatic-spicy variety from thyme, basil, and juniper. I particularly perceive the aromatic and intensely sharp scent of thyme as well as the autumnal, slightly peppery aroma of basil in the top note.
This perfume is so multi-layered and complex that I cannot even begin to guess one of the heart notes. While floral aspects like rose or carnation are highlighted, they are not detectable to my nose.
But in the base, you get a kind of "warmer" old-school leather with a distinct woody-dry-mossy component from oak moss, labdanum, and patchouli. I can well imagine that real oak moss was used here.

In my opinion, the "Uomo" is a kind of signature scent for the colder season that can be worn on any occasion. It is characterized by very good longevity on my skin (about 7-8 hours) and a decent projecting sillage.

Right from the first sniff at the sprayer, this perfume fascinated me, because when you compare it to the current version, you will find that the 1983 version plays in a completely different league. And it is pleasing that this perfume is still available on eBay (sometimes even for relatively moderate prices).

Even though it was released in the early 1980s and one might assume otherwise, I find that it doesn't have too much in common in its aura with other famous classics of that decade, such as YSL's "Kouros" (1981) or Chanel's "Antaeus" (1981), whose animalic notes do not appeal to me 100%.

This Italian is absolutely charming, refined, unmistakable, and unique. Perhaps I would only mention Hugo Boss' "Boss Number One" (1985) to hint at the direction "Uomo" is going. Because it exudes a similar kind of magical power to me in a certain way.

So, this is one for lovers of masculine, rugged, and charismatic scents.
Thank you for reading!

What a fragrance! Here the term "distinguished" is redefined. This scent is so unique, so incredibly potent and extraordinarily present, yet without being ostentatious or overwhelming; Trussardi Uomo truly has style and class.

More than twenty years before Beatrice Piquet (R.I.P.) polarized with L`Instant de Guerlain, that brilliant lady created an olfactory masterpiece with Trussardi Uomo. This fragrance truly deserves the name "classic"; it devours many self-proclaimed classic compositions for breakfast. The black-gold elixir rolls over them all.

Trussardi Uomo is extremely difficult to describe; the scent accords are incredibly complex and the overall impression so unique that it allows for no adequate comparisons. A classic fragrance pyramid can only be guessed at here; the scent essentially consists of a consistently stable accord that only changes slightly through subtle temperature fluctuations in soft curves. I cannot identify a top note; Trussardi Uomo comes straight to the point and conquers new territory with its dominant heart note, but does so with kid gloves.

References to Chanel's Antaeus or Karl Lagerfeld's Classic definitely make sense, but should be taken with caution, as this fragrance manages to maintain its lightness despite its immense weight. Trussardi Uomo embodies exactly what Yves Saint Laurent failed to achieve with Kourus. Both fragrances have a slightly soapy note, are very intense and unique, with the crucial difference: Trussardi Uomo has character. The soapy aspect that bothers me in Kourus is presented here in an incredibly pleasant way. I am not a fan of roses, but here I could eat them. The vanilla does not bite, tobacco and leather shake hands with temperament, creating an indescribably complex harmony. Everything is coherent and so wonderfully soft and pure. A knockout!

The appearance of Trussardi Uomo is indeed extremely masculine, but it does not categorically exclude female admirers. The age of the wearer is far less significant for the fragrance than their demeanor and presence. Trussardi Uomo polarizes, and in a big way. Here, the high art of proper dosing is required, and we all know: less is often more. The longevity on the skin approaches the twelve-hour mark, while the inside of the jacket enjoys the scent for much longer. I have never received more positive comments about a fragrance than on this one.

For reasons entirely unknown to me, the production of Trussardi Uomo has unfortunately been discontinued, but it can still be found online for little money. The bottle is made of hard plastic with a leather pattern and golden lettering, or cap; visually not a showstopper, but solidly executed.

CONCLUSION: Those who enjoy classic, potent fragrances in the style of Chanel's Antaeus will be thrilled by Trussardi Uomo. Anyone who wants to know how YSL's Kourus smells good should take a sniff here, and those looking for an incredibly harmonious and intense fragrance that resembles a tailored suit without overwhelming should definitely give this masterpiece a try. Test it, march march!