Il Mondo di Odore

Imagine a recently felled Christmas tree laying on its side atop an earthen mound that is neither dry nor moist. Sprinkle this tree with a very small amount of finely crushed nutmeg, clove and a dash of spearmint. Take a deep whiff. Do you smell the combination of piney wood mingled with spice? No? Is your nose working properly? Inhale again.......yes?.....ah.....you're getting it now aren't you? Wait......is there bergamot nearby? I'm smelling something similar to it in the near vicinity....yes.....I think it is.....and it is good..... I could smell this all day long and not tire of it...yet...I'm not an aficionado of "green" per se. The "Conehead" mob from basenotes should sample this puppy. This is one terrific green fragrance with the smoothness you'd expect coming from the house of Mazzolari. A "no question" winner and worthy addition to any scrutinizing greenhead's wardrobe.

Indonesian Patchouli, Spices, Hints of amber, Honey. Mazzolari Patchouly is a decadent rendition of Patch. The listed "Hints of amber" is a tad misleading due to the prominent representation of the note and resins. I'd be willing to say that this is in the top 5 of Patchouli dominant releases that I've sampled and owned. Patchouli isn't the easiest note to give a luxurious feel to. The formula seems to be adding the correct ratio of amber these days and it works to perfection here. Mazzolari bridges the gap between hippie and the here 'n' now. It's a very timeless scent that doesn't lose sight of the note and its origins. The opening of Mazzolari's Patchouly is exactly what you'd expect. A blast of patchouli with hints of soil and subtle camphor envelope you in a mist. Its dispersion is incredible to be honest and you really need a deft touch on the trigger. If there are any genuine hippie moments to be had in Mazzolari, it...