Trussardi Uomo Trussardi 1983 Eau de Toilette

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!