A Survey of Italian Colognes
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Very informative read.
One has to admire the 'tradizione' aspect of SMN business, and I love the powdery fern in Felce Azurra.
One has to admire the 'tradizione' aspect of SMN business, and I love the powdery fern in Felce Azurra.
A puzzling article. For example it states,
"In the '80s, a new brand begun conquering herbalist's shops all over Italy called L'Erbolario (Remember that people in Italy visit herbalists a lot for natural cosmetics and perfumes, the herbalist shop is considered something less fancy than a perfumery, somewhere you go for low budget, but good quality perfumes and make-up). "
I've lived in Italy for about a year of my life and have never come across an Erbolario - I guess because the regions are so diverse, there isn't one Italy but several dozen of them.
Also, no mention of Versace, Gian Franco Ferre, Gucci, Segio Tachini, Gai Mattioli, Pal Zileri and dozens of others who sell well either around the world, or mainly within Italy.
Curiously, when I went to Italy in 2005, no one had heard of Lorenzo Villoresi wherever I went (he was all the rage at Basenotes at the time). The owner of a big niche perfume store was quite surprised that I knew who Villoresi was, as he was constantly having to explain Villoresi's existence to Italians. By 2009 however, Villoresi scents were all over the place in Italy.
I often wonder how big a role Basenotes played in his success.
Regards,
Renato
"In the '80s, a new brand begun conquering herbalist's shops all over Italy called L'Erbolario (Remember that people in Italy visit herbalists a lot for natural cosmetics and perfumes, the herbalist shop is considered something less fancy than a perfumery, somewhere you go for low budget, but good quality perfumes and make-up). "
I've lived in Italy for about a year of my life and have never come across an Erbolario - I guess because the regions are so diverse, there isn't one Italy but several dozen of them.
Also, no mention of Versace, Gian Franco Ferre, Gucci, Segio Tachini, Gai Mattioli, Pal Zileri and dozens of others who sell well either around the world, or mainly within Italy.
Curiously, when I went to Italy in 2005, no one had heard of Lorenzo Villoresi wherever I went (he was all the rage at Basenotes at the time). The owner of a big niche perfume store was quite surprised that I knew who Villoresi was, as he was constantly having to explain Villoresi's existence to Italians. By 2009 however, Villoresi scents were all over the place in Italy.
I often wonder how big a role Basenotes played in his success.
Regards,
Renato
Gentlemen,
Renato you a correct but I think dates go back to Villoressi maybe 10 years.
Villoressi was well known here in the states. And was used in most high end mens places such as Ben Silver. Viloressi was being sold at Casswell Massey and others.
Lorenzo has a following. I find his colognes to be an exciting walk through perfumes.
Basenotes last time I saw was half/half with some of Villoressi colognes. Uomo got nice reviews, and Santal, patchouley etc.
We all use basenotes as a guide, but I go with my nose.
SMN has the same reaction as well.
Except their pathouley got rave reviews, one of my favortite SMN.
Have nice day my friends
Jimmy
Renato you a correct but I think dates go back to Villoressi maybe 10 years.
Villoressi was well known here in the states. And was used in most high end mens places such as Ben Silver. Viloressi was being sold at Casswell Massey and others.
Lorenzo has a following. I find his colognes to be an exciting walk through perfumes.
Basenotes last time I saw was half/half with some of Villoressi colognes. Uomo got nice reviews, and Santal, patchouley etc.
We all use basenotes as a guide, but I go with my nose.
SMN has the same reaction as well.
Except their pathouley got rave reviews, one of my favortite SMN.
Have nice day my friends
Jimmy
