I’ve put together a list of short reviews for fragrances by Lorenzo Pazzaglia. These are just my personal takes. Your mileage may vary depending on how much you enjoy this particular style of perfumery. Overall, I’d say Pazzaglia’s line-up is... fine. Maybe a bit overhyped. But credit where it’s due: he’s released a few quirky ones.
His work fits nicely into the Italian idea of genio e sregolatezza... a mix of brilliance and recklessness. These aren’t technical perfumes. They’re bold, sometimes blunt, and not always successful. Conceptually, I love the bottle design and the weight they carry. The metallic labels and simple tags are a win; the ones with odd graphics, less so.
Naming, though? Mostly a disaster. A lot of them sound like something a 10-year-old might’ve come up with in the early 2000s.
As for the scoring:
<6: disappointing; 6: average; 7: good, and might be great if you’re into certain notes more than I am; 8: something I’d consider buying; 9: instant full bottle purchase; 10: hall of fame, top 10 worthy.
Pazzaglia’s range includes a lot of Erba DNA clones, heavy vanilla and marine variations, and (surprisingly) a few green compositions that are less sweet and more interesting.
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Sugar Kisses | 4/10
Think Pink Sugar (Aquolina) in extrait strength. We’ve evolved as a society—we can move on.
Bloody Smoke | 5/10
Starts with a bold blood orange blast, but 15 minutes in, it fades into a basic liturgical incense. Average performance.
Sweet Xplosion | 7/10
Opens like a toned-down Holidays, then shifts toward Ralph’s Club Elixir. A solid pick for davana lovers.
Adam & Eve’s Dress | 8/10
Fig and mint up top, then after an hour, a wet tuberose emerges. Creamy base finish. One of Lorenzo’s more original and less repetitive creations.
Pax | 5/10
One of the weakest in the line. Feels like a lazy Erba clone without even trying to differentiate. Just get the original.
Evil Angel | 6.5/10
Citrus and mint opening is intriguing, but it dries down into a coconut-heavy Erba clone. A decent alternative, but overpriced for what it is.
Cherry Ink | 5/10
Another “Opening Gambit” from Pazzaglia. Great Amarena cherry note at first, but quickly devolves into a soapy rose. Meh.
Van Extasyx | 5/10
As expected, a vanilla bomb. Not much else going on. Plenty of better, cheaper options out there.
Extreme Passion | 7/10
Erba DNA again, but with a muskier drydown. Not bad, just derivative. Average performance for the house.
Sex Sea | 8/10
Cringe name, but one of the best marine scents in the line. Bitter citrus opening gives way to a salty, figgy, woody drydown.
Artik Sea | 5/10
Another “Opening Gambit.” Starts with a frosty wow-factor, but dries down into a bland herbal mix. Pass.
Carbonara | 9/10
One of the most refined and mature offerings. Peppery and creamy sandalwood. Performance is just OK, but the scent is top-tier.
Van Py Rhum | 7/10
Strong rum opening that vanishes quickly, followed by a reliable vanilla-caramel-patchouli combo. Not groundbreaking, but performs well.
Esco Pazzo | 6.5/10
Somewhere between a high-quality Shuhrah pour Homme, a deflated Haltane, and... a urinal cake.
Dream Sea | 7.5/10
A softer, more wearable sibling to Black Sea. Marine and salty notes are mellowed by vanilla and green touches. It’s fine.
Summer Hammer | 6/10
More Cazzaglia than Pazzaglia. Starts like a fruit cocktail, then turns fully floral after 30–45 minutes.
Black Sea | 8.5/10
A much more wearable Megamare (and Atlas, for that matter). Slightly sweeter, with excellent performance.
Pax