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I feel like I've been here before
I like to try to think about fragrances and judge them on their own merits. But, in an industry with hundreds of thousands of fragrances from tens of thousands of houses you're bound to make connections with other scents.
Such is the case with Ninfeo Mio. Immediately upon spraying I am met with incredibly strong citrus and galbanum. Immediately I am reminded of Capri. Bright and potent citrus with an equal dose of screechy and green galbanum. This opening is also reminiscent of Paula's Ibiza which doesn't have any citrus to speak of but is equally green. The greenness of these fragrances are leaves and stems and quite believable.
As the opening settles a little some woodier and sweeter elements come through. It's at this phase that I can't help but be reminded of Ani Extrait de Parfum and her sister Ambra Calabria. I believe that Ninfeo Mio predates each of these but the connections remain. (Side note: I'm convinced that, despite what official literature says, Ani must have been named after Annick Goutal.)
Also during the drydown there is a hint underneath the loud and bright top notes of something sweet and almost gourmand. Like a sort of baked cookie or muffin. It is light, unobtrusive and barely noticeable.
For the life of the fragrance all the similarities to other fragrances are tempered by a dirty, earthiness that none of the others have. This makes it nicer and more masculine and, quite frankly easier to wear daily.
This is where the fragrance stays for the bulk of it's stay. In this crunchy green, sweet and woody phase.
Projection is average for a citrus scent and longevity is a solid 5-6 hours.
Bright citrus, crunchy, leafy green and sweet woodiness are what Ninfeo Mio are all about. Certainly worth a try, especially if you've never tried any of the other scents I have mentioned.
Such is the case with Ninfeo Mio. Immediately upon spraying I am met with incredibly strong citrus and galbanum. Immediately I am reminded of Capri. Bright and potent citrus with an equal dose of screechy and green galbanum. This opening is also reminiscent of Paula's Ibiza which doesn't have any citrus to speak of but is equally green. The greenness of these fragrances are leaves and stems and quite believable.
As the opening settles a little some woodier and sweeter elements come through. It's at this phase that I can't help but be reminded of Ani Extrait de Parfum and her sister Ambra Calabria. I believe that Ninfeo Mio predates each of these but the connections remain. (Side note: I'm convinced that, despite what official literature says, Ani must have been named after Annick Goutal.)
Also during the drydown there is a hint underneath the loud and bright top notes of something sweet and almost gourmand. Like a sort of baked cookie or muffin. It is light, unobtrusive and barely noticeable.
For the life of the fragrance all the similarities to other fragrances are tempered by a dirty, earthiness that none of the others have. This makes it nicer and more masculine and, quite frankly easier to wear daily.
This is where the fragrance stays for the bulk of it's stay. In this crunchy green, sweet and woody phase.
Projection is average for a citrus scent and longevity is a solid 5-6 hours.
Bright citrus, crunchy, leafy green and sweet woodiness are what Ninfeo Mio are all about. Certainly worth a try, especially if you've never tried any of the other scents I have mentioned.