Spicy perfume samples for summer

Tagged spicy and listed for summer: that describes 10 of our samples. Here are 8 of them, each with the data that is on record for it. We do not rank them, because the same perfume wears differently on every skin.

The selection

Xerjoff Erba Gold

From Xerjoff comes Xerjoff Erba Gold, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Amalfi Lemon, Brazilian Orange, Calabrian Bergamot, Ginger, Cloves, Green Apple and others. The scent families on record: fresh, fruity and spicy. For season the tags say spring and summer. Warm skin and cool skin can bring out different sides, so try both if you can.

Al Majed Oud Serious

Al Majed Oud Serious is an Eau de Parfum by Al Majed Oud. The notes on record are Petitgrain, Bergamot, Ginger, Tea, Orange and Flower Pepper. The scent families on record: aromatic, citrus and spicy. For season the tags say spring and summer. Write down what you notice after a few minutes and again after lunch, and you will see how it moves.

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sun-gria

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sun-gria is filed as an Extrait de Parfum from Lorenzo Pazzaglia; the note list on record reads Red Orange, Mandarin, Lemon, Bergamot, Green Notes, Ginger and others. Its family tags read fruity, spicy and gourmand. The listing names summer and autumn as its season. Your own nose gets used to a scent quickly, so ask someone near you what they notice.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Full-House

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Full-House, a Parfum from Jo Milano Paris, has Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Sicilian Citron, Tunisian Neroli, Nigerian Ginger, Ceylon Cinnamon and others on record. It is tagged citrus, spicy, amber and fresh. For season the tags say spring, summer and autumn. Try it on a normal day, not only on a special one, to see whether it fits your routine.

Al Ambra Ravenna

From Al Ambra comes Al Ambra Ravenna, an Extrait de Parfum. On paper it lists Lemon, Bergamot, Orange, Pineapple, Mango, Ginger and others. It is tagged citrus, fruity, spicy and woody. Season on record: spring and summer. Give it time to settle before you judge it.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Double Bonus

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Double Bonus by Jo Milano Paris is a Parfum with these recorded notes: Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Mandarin Orange, Tunisian Neroli, Guatemalan Cardamom, Indonesian Nutmeg and others. By family it is filed as citrus, spicy, aromatic and woody. It is listed for spring, summer and autumn. A paper strip shows the outline, skin shows the detail.

Roja Parfums Burlington 1819

With Roja Parfums Burlington 1819, Roja Parfums has an Eau de Parfum for which Grapefruit, Lime, Mandarin, Bitter Orange, Mint, Ginger and others are on record. The scent families on record: citrus, fresh, spicy and amber. The listing names spring, summer and autumn as its season. Do not judge it next to other perfumes on the same arm, as they blur each other.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Emerald

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Emerald, a Parfum from Jo Milano Paris, has Bergamot, Ginger, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Neroli, Ginger Essence and others on record. It is tagged citrus, fresh, aromatic and spicy. It is listed for spring and summer. What reads as sweet on one person can read as dry on another.

Also in this selection: Penhaligon's Juniper Sling, Nishane Ani X.

How to test them

Spray it on the inside of your wrist or elbow and do not rub. Start light; you can always add a spray on the next wearing. Keep the rest of the vial for a second and third try in other weather. Use it the way you would use a full bottle, on a normal day.

Trying it as a sample first means your decision rests on wearing it, not on a description. A sample earns its place when you reach for it again without planning to. A decant gives you time with it, which a quick spray on a paper strip never does.

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Questions

Are these samples made by the brands?

No. They are decants: FragranceGems fills each one from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labels it. They are not official brand samples.

Which sizes do the samples come in?

Every sample comes as 2, 5 or 10 ml in a glass spray vial. The smallest is enough for a first impression, the larger ones for many wearings.

How many samples should I try at once?

Two or three is a good number. Wear one per day, on clean skin, and write down what you notice in the morning and in the evening before you move to the next.