{"title":"Parfum samples","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"roja-parfums-amber-aoud-parfum-sample","title":"Roja Parfums Amber Aoud Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoja Parfums Amber Aoud is a Parfum created by Roja Dove in 2012 and listed as unisex. It follows the Middle Eastern tradition of gum resins: lemon, bergamot and lime open it, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang and fig form the heart, and oud, saffron, cinnamon, benzoin and ambergris sit in the base. It is a dense, warm scent, and dense scents are best tried on skin first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lemon, Bergamot, Lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Rose de Mai, Jasmin de Grasse, Ylang Ylang, Fig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cinnamon, Saffron, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Oud, Benzoin, Orris, Birch, Ambergris, Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA short citrus lift\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon, bergamot and lime open the scent with a clean, brief lift. They clear the way without defining it: within a few minutes the citrus gives way and the warmer, darker parts of the composition take over, like lifting a lid before the resin appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRose, jasmine, ylang ylang, fig\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart pairs Rose de Mai and Jasmin de Grasse for a rich floral, with ylang ylang adding a creamy, heavy sweetness. Fig contributes a green, milky fruit with a hint of wood. This is the soft, plush bridge between the bright start and the dark resin beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOud, saffron and resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the base oud brings a smoky, leathery depth, saffron a warm metallic spice and cinnamon a sweet heat. Benzoin adds sweet resin, sandalwood a creamy wood, and patchouli, oakmoss, orris and birch dry earth and a hint of smoke. Ambergris supplies the salty note, musk the softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest the sample on a cool evening, with one application on the chest or neck, since the Parfum is dense and stays close to the skin. Wear it a second time on a milder day to check whether the resin and oud still feel comfortable. Give it space instead of adding more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sample suits anyone who enjoys resinous, spiced woods and does not mind a scent with presence, and people who want oud in a sweet, rounded form, with benzoin, fig and rose softening the edges. The house lists it as unisex. If you prefer light, fresh scents, this is not the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Roja Parfums Amber Aoud as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOud perfumes with this many materials, eleven in the base alone, work differently on every skin: some people get a sweet resin, others a dry, smoky wood. A 10 ml decant shows which side Amber Aoud takes on you before you invest in a 50 ml bottle of Parfum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant of Roja Parfums Amber Aoud Parfum in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample and Roja Parfums is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Amber Aoud very sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is sweetness from benzoin and fig, but saffron, cinnamon, patchouli and ambergris add spice, earth and salt. The house describes the balance as sweet, spicy, salty and woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich season suits it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutumn and winter evenings fit best, when the warm resins have room. A sample lets you check how it behaves outside that season, in a milder week for instance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the sample the same Parfum as the 50 ml bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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The house describes a chypré accord of 33 ingredients, with a very long recorded note list from lemon and tarragon to civet. A Parfum this complex is better tried in 10 ml before you take 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lemon, Bergamot, Lime, Orange, Tarragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Rose de Mai, Jasmin de Grasse, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang, Heliotrope, Violet, Blackcurrant Buds, Peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Clove, Cumin, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Guaiacwood, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Orris, Styrax, Labdanum, Leather, Ambrette, Ambergris, Musk, Civet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCitrus and tarragon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon, bergamot, lime and orange open it, with tarragon giving a green, faintly anise-like herbal tone. It is a bright overture rather than a sweet one. The first minutes show whether the combination of fresh citrus and herb feels elegant on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA large floral heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose de Mai, Jasmin de Grasse, tuberose, ylang ylang, heliotrope and violet fill the heart, joined by blackcurrant buds and peach. The brand's tag line is bold and theatrical, and this is the part that delivers it: flowers in volume, with a fruit edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMoss, leather and resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is very long, with oakmoss, patchouli, leather, labdanum, vetiver and woods, balsams and resins, vanilla, musk, ambergris and civet. It is what makes the chypré, dark, mossy and leathery. It needs a few wearings before you can say whether it suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it on a cool evening that calls for dressing up, one or two modest sprays on the chest or wrists, because a Parfum is dense. The leathery base keeps its character on skin without extra amounts. Wear it on another evening too, to see how the florals and moss meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eListed as unisex. The brand tags it leathery, bold, unapologetic and theatrical. It suits people who like classical chypré structure with large flowers and a mossy base, and who wear scent for the theatre, formal dinners and cool evenings. A hot, busy afternoon is a poor fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Roja Parfums Diaghilev as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA chypré with more than thirty ingredients is hard to imagine from a list, and moss, leather and civet divide opinion. Because 100 ml of this Parfum is a large step, our 10 ml decant, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, lets you judge it in several wearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a chypré?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA classic family of perfumes built around citrus on top, flowers in the middle and a base of oakmoss, patchouli and labdanum. Diaghilev follows that frame, with leather and many more materials added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the sample vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not an official brand sample, and Roja Parfums is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it heavy or light?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeavy, in the sense of rich: a Parfum with a large floral heart and a long, mossy, leathery base. It suits cool evenings better than hot days, which a test will confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it for men or women?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand states no gender. It is listed here as unisex, and its character, with leather and oakmoss under a floral heart, suits anyone who enjoys a theatrical chypré.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roja Parfums","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693354451098,"sku":"DG-RPA-DIAGHILEV-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693354483866,"sku":"DG-RPA-DIAGHILEV-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693323321498,"sku":"DG-RPA-DIAGHILEV-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/roja-parfums-diaghilev-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395658"},{"product_id":"roja-parfums-enigma-pour-homme-parfum-sample","title":"Roja Parfums Enigma Pour Homme Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnigma Pour Homme is a Roja Parfums Parfum from 2013, created by Roja Dove. Roja stages it as a stranger sitting in a private members' club, in a haze of cognac and tobacco. The notes run from bergamot, through geranium, rose, neroli, jasmine and heliotrope, to a long base of spice, cognac, tobacco, benzoin, vanilla and ambergris. A decant lets you meet him cheaply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Geranium, Rose de Mai, Neroli, Jasmin de Grasse, Heliotrope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cardamom, Ginger, Pepper, Patchouli, Cognac, Tobacco, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanilla, Ambergris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA bright single note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pyramid names only bergamot at the top, and that is the only light moment. It is a brief citrus lift before the heart arrives. In a perfume built on such dark materials, it works like opening a door before the room is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowers with a powdery fizz\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeranium, Rose de Mai, neroli, Jasmin de Grasse and heliotrope make the heart. The brand says heliotrope adds a powdery, cherry-like fizz. This floral section is richer than most men's perfumes, and it leans into the smoky tobacco instead of competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpice, cognac, tobacco, resins\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is the longest part: cardamom, ginger, pepper, patchouli, cognac, tobacco, sandalwood, benzoin, vanilla and ambergris. Benzoin and vanilla give a balsamic sweetness against dry tobacco, and the spices give the smoke a hot spark. The house's own keywords are amber, rich, smoky and addictive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a cool evening in a place where you will not be crowded, one or two applications on the neck. Notice how the florals recede and the tobacco and cognac come forward. A Parfum has high concentration, so a small amount is enough while testing. Try a second evening to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoja lists it as a men's perfume. It suits wearers who enjoy dark, rich, tobacco-led perfumes with sweetness and spice, and who like the idea of a character behind the scent. If you prefer fresh, light or green styles, expect a heavy contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Roja Parfums Enigma Pour Homme as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Parfum from a luxury house is a considerable purchase, and rich tobacco and cognac scents are very skin-dependent. A decant filled from the original bottle lets you find out whether the florals, spice and smoke balance on you before choosing the 50 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do I get as the sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant of Enigma Pour Homme, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Roja Parfums is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it really smell of tobacco?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTobacco is named in the base and is central to the brand's story, with cognac, benzoin and vanilla around it. How dominant it feels depends on the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a heavy perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Parfum with a long base of spices, resins and tobacco, so it is rich. A small amount goes a long way, and cooler weather suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho created it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoja Dove, the founder of the house, composed Enigma Pour Homme. It dates from 2013 and is sold in a 50 ml bottle in full size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roja Parfums","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693354909850,"sku":"DG-RPA-ENIGMA-POUR-HOMME-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693354942618,"sku":"DG-RPA-ENIGMA-POUR-HOMME-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693323616410,"sku":"DG-RPA-ENIGMA-POUR-HOMME-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/roja-parfums-enigma-pour-homme-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395662"},{"product_id":"roja-parfums-isola-blu-parfum-sample","title":"Roja Parfums Isola Blu Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoja Parfums Isola Blu is the Mediterranean island of the house's Isola collection, pictured as a day on a private yacht followed by a villa dinner at sunset. The brand tags it fresh, vibrant, aromatic and idyllic. This Parfum has a long list, with citrus and herbs on top, fruit and coconut in the heart and a green, leathery base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lemon, Bergamot, Lime, Lavender, Thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Apple, Blackcurrant, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Jasmin de Grasse, Lily, Champaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cut Grass, Maté, Galbanum, Pink Pepper, Aniseed, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Cedarwood, Juniper Berry, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Orris, Birch, Leather, Ambergris, Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCitrus and herbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon, bergamot and lime lead, with lavender and thyme alongside. The herbs keep the citrus from becoming a plain lemonade. Notice whether the start feels like sea air and sun or just fruit on your skin, and how soon the lavender comes forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit, coconut, flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple, blackcurrant and coconut share the heart with orange blossom, Jasmin de Grasse, lily and champaca. It is the sunniest stage and the one the brand calls idyllic. Judge whether the coconut is a creamy softness or too tropical for your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA green, leathery base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut grass, maté, galbanum, pink pepper and aniseed are the first of seventeen base notes, followed by woods, vanilla, tonka bean, amber, orris, birch and leather. The brand links the leather to Italian craftsmanship. Check how green the finish feels to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it on a bright spring or summer day, at lunch or outdoors, and again at an early dinner, since the brand pictures a villa at sunset. A Parfum is concentrated, so begin with a light application and note when the herbs fade into the grass. Compare it across two different days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who like fresh, aromatic perfumes with a little fruit and a green, slightly leathery finish. It is unisex. It suits holidays, daytime and warm evenings. Anyone who wants a sweet gourmand or a heavy oriental should look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Roja Parfums Isola Blu as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a base of seventeen notes behind a citrus start, this perfume changes more than the first impression suggests. The list is long and the character depends on skin. The perfume dates from 2022. Our 10 ml decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle, so you see the whole path before 50 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes Roja Parfums sell this decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoja Parfums does not sell or fill this decant. It is made by FragranceGems from the original bottle, with our label on the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Isola Blu sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot very. Apple, blackcurrant and coconut add fruit and softness, and vanilla and tonka bean sit in the base, but cut grass, aniseed, patchouli and oakmoss keep it green and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it suit both men and women?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is described as unisex: a clean citrus-herbal opening and a green, leathery base that fit anyone who likes fresh, aromatic perfumes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roja Parfums","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693355270298,"sku":"DG-RPA-ISOLA-BLU-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693355303066,"sku":"DG-RPA-ISOLA-BLU-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693323780250,"sku":"DG-RPA-ISOLA-BLU-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/roja-parfums-isola-blu-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395664"},{"product_id":"roja-parfums-sweetie-aoud-parfum-sample","title":"Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoja Parfums Sweetie Aoud is a Parfum that turns oud gourmand: the brand sets it in a royal palace kitchen, with a pastry accord and rose sweetening the smoky aoud wood. The base is long and woody, with frankincense, cypriol and labdanum among twelve notes. Sweet oud is a very personal style, and a decant shows where this one sits between dessert and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Artemisia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Rose de Mai, Cistus, Patisserie Accord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cardamom, Cumin, Gurjum, Cypriol, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Guaiacwood, Aoud Wood, Juniper, Amyris, Frankincense, Labdanum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergamot and artemisia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot gives a clean citrus opening and artemisia a dry, bitter, herbal note. They work like a brief palate cleanser and hint that the scent will not be simply sugary. It is a short stage, so look past it to what follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRose and the pastry accord\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose de Mai, cistus and a patisserie accord share the heart. A warm, baked sweetness comes from the pastry note; rose rounds it off with a petal softness, while cistus brings dry resin so the sugar never turns sticky. This is the stage to watch for how sweet the perfume feels to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA deep base of wood and smoke\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base lists twelve notes, from cardamom, cumin and gurjum to cypriol, aoud wood, frankincense and labdanum. Together they make a dark, smoky, balsamic floor of dry wood and warm spice. The sweetness from the heart stays in view without drowning it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a cool evening or a cold day and apply lightly to the chest, because a Parfum with this much wood and smoke is dense. Give it time to move from the bright start through the pastry heart to the dark base. A hot office or a crowded lift is not the place to judge it; try it in the mood it was written for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eListed as unisex. A good match for anyone who finds dry, resinous oud severe and would like a rounder, sweeter take, and for dessert lovers who want something dark and smoky under the sugar. If you dislike sweet scents altogether, the pastry accord is the risk, and the sample settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoja calls it a gourmand perfume and a sweet oud, exactly the kind of idea that splits opinion: dessert on one wearer, perfumery on another. The 10 ml decant, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, lets you see which. It is not a brand sample, and Roja is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweetie Aoud Parfum, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a 10 ml glass spray vial and labelled by us. We are not affiliated with Roja Parfums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it feel like food?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly in part. The pastry accord adds a baked sweetness, but oud, frankincense and the dry woods keep it in perfume territory. Your skin decides how far the dessert side goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen should I test it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCool evenings and cold days, when warmth and smoke feel natural. 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The brand describes a perfume extract that reveals itself very slowly and then stays to play, with a sharp sting that cuts through everything. It publishes no notes, so a 10 ml decant is the only honest way to find out what that means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA slow reveal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand's central claim is about time: Bergamask shows itself slowly. A first impression is therefore only the beginning, and the sample gives you the chance to wear it for a day, rather than judge it from one spray on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAttraction and repulsion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand tells it as a cycle of life shaped by attraction and repulsion, with a raw, wild edge. We stay with that framing, since the house does not say which materials are behind it, and we do not name notes the brand has not published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA sharp sting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand says the scent has a sharp sting that cuts through everything. That is a strong promise, and one worth testing on skin. The cap, antique-gold metal with an inlaid light horn from Ethiopia and Somalia, is part of the brand's presentation, but it tells nothing about the scent itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a small amount of the decant to skin on a cool day when you have time to follow it. Come back to it at intervals rather than deciding at once, because the brand says it reveals itself slowly. Wear it again on a second day, in the evening, to get a more honest picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like some tension in a perfume's story and accept that the recipe stays hidden. The brand gives it no gender label, so we treat it as unisex. If you want a perfume that explains itself quickly, note that the brand calls this one slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Orto Parisi Bergamask as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no notes published and a description built on sharpness, Bergamask is hard to predict, and a 50 ml bottle is a leap in the dark. The decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Orto Parisi is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the notes of Bergamask?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrto Parisi does not publish them, and its FAQ says the perfumer does not reveal the notes of his creations. We therefore name none, and the sample shows you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in a Bergamask sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original Orto Parisi bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and the brand is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich concentration is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Parfum, which the brand itself calls a perfume extract. 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The brand talks of balancing scent and flavour, love and fear, and publishes no notes. For a perfume that keeps its formula private, a sample is the honest way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStaged up close\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything the brand says about Boccanera happens at close range: darkness, a stolen kiss, a taste on the lips. The language is about intimacy and a touch of danger, and it describes a mood, not a formula. We pass on that mood as it is and add nothing the house has not said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScent and flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand speaks of a balance between scent and flavour, love and fear, and names a spicy aftertaste as what remains. That is where the description ends. Which materials make the spice, and how the rest is arranged around it, the house keeps to itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA quiet way to find out\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no note list, a calm trial works best. Put it on one wrist in the evening, away from other scents, and watch how the first impression yields to what stays. The aftertaste the brand mentions is the clue to look for, so return to it before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Parfum is concentrated, so one spray on a wrist or the neck is enough to begin. Keep it for moments when a darker, closer mood suits you, like an evening out. No season is given by the brand. Because the formula is undisclosed, wear it once at home before taking it anywhere important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand attaches no gender to it, so it is listed as unisex. It speaks to people drawn to the shadowy side of perfume as a story, who are comfortable with some mystery and like a scent to leave something behind. If you need to know the ingredients first, look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Orto Parisi Boccanera as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing on paper tells you how Boccanera actually smells beyond a mood and a spicy aftertaste, so a full 50 ml bottle would be a leap. A 10 ml decant lets you meet the darkness in the brand's words in person, over a few evenings, and decide if it is yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat notes does it have?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNone are disclosed by the house. All it offers is a mood and a spicy aftertaste, so we describe the idea and list no notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 ml of Boccanera Parfum, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Orto Parisi is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does darkness mean in the description?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the house's picture of the mood, a scent wrapped in darkness that takes a kiss. It frames the perfume and does not point to specific materials or strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho made it, and when?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand credits Alessandro Gualtieri, known as The Nose, and dates Boccanera to 2014, among the first perfumes of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orto Parisi","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693366182042,"sku":"DG-OPA-BOCCANERA-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693366214810,"sku":"DG-OPA-BOCCANERA-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693330071706,"sku":"DG-OPA-BOCCANERA-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/orto-parisi-boccanera-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395710"},{"product_id":"orto-parisi-brutus-parfum-sample","title":"Orto Parisi Brutus Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrutus is a Parfum from Orto Parisi, one of the house's first perfumes, dated 2014 on its own pages. The house publishes no notes for any of its perfumes, and says only that Brutus is about seizing what is precious and staying stable and unchangeable. With nothing to read, wearing a 10 ml decant is the only honest way to find out what it does on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo notes, by design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrto Parisi's own FAQ states that its perfumer does not reveal the notes he uses. So there is no pyramid to study here, and nothing we can list without inventing it. What the house gives instead is an idea, and the decant is how you turn that idea into something you can judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe idea of stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand says Brutus steals time by staying stable and unchangeable, and gives it the character of a man whose actions lacked eloquence, terrifying yet full of kindness. Those are claims about character. With a decant you can check them directly, wearing it through several ordinary days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to read a silent perfume\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no notes, pay attention to structure instead. Note what you meet in the first minutes, what you meet later in the day, and how much has changed by evening. If the brand's word stable is right, the story should feel consistent from one wearing to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut a small amount of the decant on clean skin and write down in plain words what you notice, then do the same later in the day, and again on a second day. The brand names no season or occasion, so choose your own: a quiet evening and a busy morning are good contrasts. Compare your notes before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing in the brand's text ties Brutus to a gender, so it is listed as unisex here. Its audience is anyone who wants a perfume built on a firm, serious idea and values consistency over novelty. If you cannot buy a perfume without knowing its notes, a decant is a calm way to learn a note-less scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Orto Parisi Brutus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfume with no published notes cannot be judged from the page at all, and a 50 ml Parfum is a real commitment to make blind. The house also reserves the right to keep its formula private. A 10 ml decant filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle lets you decide with your own nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNone are given. Orto Parisi does not publish them for any of its perfumes, so we describe the idea the brand offers and name no ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrutus Parfum, filled by FragranceGems from the original 50 ml bottle into a 10 ml glass spray vial and labelled by us. Orto Parisi does not supply it, and we are not affiliated with the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I test a perfume that has no notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWear it on several different days and note how it feels at the start, in the middle and at the end of the day. A decant gives you enough wearings to see whether the claimed stability holds on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy walnut shells on the cap?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand chose them as a hard material perceived as unbreakable, set into tumbled copper. 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No notes are published, so the page can only describe the idea. That is a strong reason to wear a sample before buying 50 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA creed more than a recipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand's own wording is direct: love and respect for natural materials and for what leather has meant over time. It is a philosophy rather than a description, and it is all the house says about the character of this perfume. There is no pyramid and no ingredient list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBottle and liquid are separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of what Orto Parisi describes belongs to the packaging. The bottle comes with a removable, reusable cover handmade from vegetable-tanned leather, and the rusted-metal cap carries an inlaid logo of the same leather. Those details are about the object, not about what you smell. A decant has none of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJudging the liquid alone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the notes undisclosed, the sample lets you judge what you spray without any leather case in the picture. Apply it once to skin, let it develop, and then wear it again on another day. As a Parfum it is concentrated, so a single application is a fair first impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a small amount on clean skin, on the chest or the side of the neck. The brand names no season or occasion for Cuoium, so choose by weather and mood, and try it more than once. Write down what you notice at the start and what remains later in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sample suits people who care about materials and craft and are content to meet a perfume without its formula. The brand assigns no gender, so we list it as unisex. If you need a note list before you decide, this house offers none, and trying it is the only way to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Orto Parisi Cuoium as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a house publishes no notes, the only evidence is your own skin. A 10 ml decant makes that evidence cheap to gather: you can wear it on several days and decide whether the leather idea, however it turns out on you, is worth a 50 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant of Orto Parisi Cuoium Parfum in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample and the house is not involved. The leather cover is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich notes does it have?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNone are published. Orto Parisi names only leather and natural materials as the idea, so we list no notes here and make no guesses about the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the leather cover part of the perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The cover, made by hand from vegetable-tanned leather and meant to be reused, is part of the packaging. It says something about the bottle, not about the liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the sample the same Parfum as the 50 ml bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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Pear, bergamot, mandarin and ginger open it, orange blossom meets Georgywood in the heart, and musk, Ambrofix, Akigalawood and cedar finish it. It is a 90 ml Parfum, which makes a trial before buying sensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Orange Blossom, Georgywood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood, Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrisp and juicy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePear, bergamot, mandarin and ginger make the opening, which the brand calls crisp and juicy. Pear gives soft fruit, the citrus keeps it bright and the ginger adds a thin line of heat. Watch how long the fruit stays in front on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlossom set against wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart the brand sets orange blossom against Georgywood. The white flower and the woody note balance each other, so neither runs away. This stage decides whether the perfume feels fresh and floral to you or more woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA warm woody trail\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe drydown is musk, Ambrofix, Akigalawood and cedar, which the brand calls a warm woody trail. After the bright start it settles calmly and stays near the skin. The decant lets you follow this change across a whole day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the brand pictures a perfume that works from day into evening, wear the decant for exactly that: put it on in the morning and check it again before dinner. Notice what remains of the pear and ginger and when the woods arrive. A second day in a different mood gives a fair second opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who like fruit and citrus in a perfume but want wood and musk underneath, and who prefer one scent for work and dinner. It is unisex, with a crisp, modern tone rather than a sweet, heavy one. If you want a gourmand or a floral bouquet, look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Black Sapphire as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pyramid shows only a general direction: fruit, flower, wood. How it develops is for your skin to say. Our 10 ml decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, so you can test it before the full 90 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the decant made by Jo Milano Paris?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Parfum is poured by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial with our label. The house did not make it and is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a daytime or an evening scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand says it works from day into evening: crisp and fruity at first, warm and woody later. Testing it at both times of the day tells you which suits you more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich woody notes are in it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorgywood in the heart, and Akigalawood and cedar in the base, with musk and Ambrofix beside them. 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The brand publishes no notes, so nothing here can tell you what is inside. A 10 ml decant is the straightforward way to discover it for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn idea, not a recipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrto Parisi gives the sea as its whole brief, with no pyramid and no list of ingredients, and we follow that restraint. What we can offer is the concept, a depth that is left unexplained on purpose, and a way to approach it with an open mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe cap tells the story\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes the cap as silver-coloured metal, tumbled and tinged green by corrosion, as though the sea had been at it, with a seashell from Haiti set into it. It is a tactile hint at the theme, and it says nothing about the scent itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn it on skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the composition is undisclosed, a paper strip tells you little. Apply it once to skin, let the first impression pass, and return to it later without rushing. As a Parfum it is rich, so give it time, and wear it again on a second day before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with a small amount at the wrists or just below the ear, and wait before adding more. No season or occasion is named by the brand, so let skin and weather guide you. Try it on two or three different days, since a perfume with no published notes is judged only by wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand assigns no gender to Megamare, and neither do we. It is for people content to pick a perfume on its concept instead of its ingredients, and who like a small discovery. Anyone who needs a full note list beforehand should look elsewhere, because this house keeps it private.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Orto Parisi Megamare as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no notes to compare against what you like, a full bottle is a gamble, and a decant turns that into a low-risk trial. FragranceGems fills it from the original bottle into a 10 ml glass spray vial, and we label it. It is not a brand sample, and the house is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrto Parisi does not publish them, and neither do we. The brand says its perfumer does not reveal the notes of his creations, so the smell is yours to discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the decant from the original bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We pour 10 ml from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and label it. It is a decant, not an Orto Parisi sample, and we are not affiliated with the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I judge a perfume without notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWear it on skin rather than paper, wait for the first impression to pass, and test it on several days. A 10 ml decant gives you room to do that properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat concentration is Megamare?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Parfum, which is among the richest formats, so a light hand is sensible until you know how it behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orto Parisi","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693367197850,"sku":"DG-OPA-MEGAMARE-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693367230618,"sku":"DG-OPA-MEGAMARE-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693330595994,"sku":"DG-OPA-MEGAMARE-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/orto-parisi-megamare-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395716"},{"product_id":"jo-milano-paris-game-of-spades-bonus-parfum-sample","title":"Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Bonus Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eBonus belongs to the Game of Spades line of Jo Milano Paris and comes as a Parfum. Thirteen notes sit in its pyramid, from orange, lemon and mint at the top to dates, ambrette and fig at the bottom, and the brand frames it as a balance of freshness, warmth and intrigue. That much going on is worth trying on skin first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Orange, Lemon, Citron, Mint, Black Currant, Coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e May Rose, Apricot, Basil, Carrot Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Dates, Ambrette, Fig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSix notes at the top\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrange, lemon, citron, mint, black currant and coriander arrive together. Together they read as bright citrus and herb, with mint adding a cool edge and black currant a tart, dark-fruit sharpness. Give this layer a minute, as it shifts quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe fruity floral middle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMay rose and apricot make a soft, rounded middle. Basil and carrot seeds keep it green and a little earthy so that it does not go sugary. The brand calls this a floral-fruity heart, and the basil carries on the herbal thread from the opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA warm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDates, ambrette and fig close it. Dates bring a dark, sticky sweetness, fig a green, milky softness, and ambrette a light musky warmth under both. The brand says this part commands attention, so see whether it does so pleasantly on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut it on in the morning of a spring or summer day and follow it through to the evening, since a long pyramid like this reveals itself in stages. Wear it again in early autumn. Note whether the dates and fig feel too sweet for daily use or welcome as a contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is unisex and has a lively, slightly green tone. It appeals to people who find plain citrus scents flat and heavy gourmands too sweet, since Bonus sits between fresh and sweet. If you enjoy fruit and herbs in a perfume and a scent that keeps changing, it may be your kind of composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Bonus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe line takes its names from cards and poker, and Bonus fits that playful idea, but a perfume with this many notes can end up in very different places on different skins. A concentrated Parfum is a lot to commit to at 100 ml. Our 10 ml decant is filled by FragranceGems and labelled by us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Bonus sweet or fresh?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. The opening is citrus, mint and herbs, while the base has dates and fig. The sample shows which side you notice most on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it have a rose note?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, May rose in the heart, together with apricot, basil and carrot seeds. It is part of a floral-fruity heart rather than a rose-led perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this decant made by Jo Milano Paris?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is not an official brand sample. FragranceGems fills the 10 ml glass spray vial from the original bottle and labels it itself. 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A symbolic perfume without a list is one to meet on skin, in a 10 ml decant, before a 50 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA single idea\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe house's whole description is awakening, one breath in that interrupts the everyday. It names no material, only a moment, so the very first breath is the point. We can tell you what the brand says, not what you will find in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe brand's register\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrto Parisi writes in a spiritual, symbolic voice, treating perfume as a bridge and the soul's path as both question and answer. Read it as an approach to the perfume instead of a recipe, and it may draw you in or put you off before you ever spray it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne slow breath\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the whole idea rests on the first breath in, go slowly: spray once on skin, wait a moment, then breathe in deeply once instead of sniffing repeatedly. Come back to it later and notice what has changed. A Parfum is concentrated, so very little is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it at a moment that suits the idea of awakening, such as the start of a day; no season or occasion is given by the brand, so that choice is ours. Apply once to clean skin at the wrist or chest and take notes at the start and again later the same day. Repeat on a second day before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo gender is stated for Risvelium, so we treat it as unisex. A sample suits people who enjoy a perfume with a reflective or spiritual idea and are comfortable choosing without a pyramid. If you like plainly practical descriptions, expect the brand's language to stay symbolic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Orto Parisi Risvelium as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no notes to go by and a concept instead of a recipe, a 50 ml bottle would be a guess. The decant holds 10 ml, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. Orto Parisi has no part in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy are there no notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perfumer of the house keeps the notes of his creations private, and we do not guess at them. None are named here. The decant is the way to find out for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the decant have the eye cap?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The vial is a plain glass spray vial. The brass cap with its inlaid eye belongs to the original 50 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich concentration is Risvelium?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Parfum, a concentrated form, so the decant needs little. 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The brand describes a confident, polished scent for day or night. Spice-led perfumes vary a lot on skin, so test before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Mandarin Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Tunisian Neroli, Guatemalan Cardamom, Indonesian Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Java Vetiver Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree citrus fruits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalabrian bergamot, Sicilian orange and mandarin open the scent. Together they are bright and rounded, the mandarin softening the bergamot and the orange adding sunshine. Treat this as the invitation, not the character; the spices arrive soon after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFive notes in the heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart holds Tunisian neroli, Guatemalan cardamom, Indonesian nutmeg, pink pepper and pepper. Cardamom is cool and aromatic, nutmeg warm and a little sweet, and the two peppers add a dry tingle. The test here is whether this crowd feels lively or too busy on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJava vetiver oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single note forms the base: Java vetiver oil. Vetiver is an earthy, dry, woody root that grounds the spices without making them sweeter. The brand also names a woody accord and a sweet one, so watch for a dry line with a soft edge at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes it for day or night, and the spring-to-autumn tags fit. Wear it first on a working day, then on an evening, applying lightly to the chest since the heart is dense with pepper and nutmeg. Judge the citrus, the spice and the vetiver as three stages, not one impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants citrus with more bite and structure than a cologne offers. The spice here is cardamom and pepper, not vanilla and amber, so it stays fresh. Unisex, with an aromatic tone that fits office days as well as dinners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Double Bonus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Parfum with five heart notes and a one-note base is built unusually and is hard to imagine from a list. The Game of Spades line takes its names from cards and poker, and Double Bonus carries the spade emblem. 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The brand builds it around an aromatic aldehyde and presents it as biological proof that smell can attract and even initiate life. It publishes no notes beyond that idea. Taken as a concept it is easy to follow, but the scent itself is something to learn on your own skin, in 10 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe idea first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrto Parisi explains Seminalis through a concept, not a list of ingredients: a stimulus, an aromatic aldehyde, life initiated by smell. It is an unusual way to introduce a perfume, and an honest one, because the house leaves the scent itself to the wearer to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo notes, no guesses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand does not reveal the notes used in its creations, and we have no other source, so none are shown. A sample is the natural way to approach a perfume of this kind, since the only evidence you can gather is your own reaction on skin over a few wearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe cap as a symbol\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cap is tumbled silver metal with semitransparent bakelite. The brand says it stands for the body fluids released when new life begins. It is a deliberate piece of design that goes with the concept, though it says nothing about how the perfume smells, and a decant does not include it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a single spray on the neck or chest of clean skin and avoid rubbing it in. As a Parfum it is concentrated, so begin modestly. The brand names no season or occasion, so try it on different days and in different air, and note what you pick up first and what stays once it has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand states no gender and no profile. It suits curious people who enjoy a perfume with an idea behind it and who do not need notes to decide. If you prefer to know the ingredients before buying, accept that here the only way to know is wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Orto Parisi Seminalis as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no notes published and an abstract concept in their place, you cannot read Seminalis in advance, and 50 ml of Parfum is a serious purchase to make unseen. Our decant, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, lets you form an opinion from the perfume itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand does not publish them, and we have no source for ingredients, so none are shown here. The perfume has to be learned by wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does stimulus in a bottle mean?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the brand's own phrase for Seminalis, the house's first creation of that kind. It ties the perfume to an aromatic aldehyde and to the idea that smell can start life. It is a concept, not a scent description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the sample vial?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. 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Bergamot, ginger and grapefruit lead, orange blossom and neroli follow, and musk with ambrette ends it. A decant lets you judge that edge first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Ginger, Grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Orange Blossom, Neroli, Ginger Essence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk, Ambrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergamot, ginger and grapefruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening is made of three bright notes: bergamot, ginger and grapefruit. Ginger adds a dry spice to the citrus so the freshness has some bite. On a sample you can tell straight away whether this crisp, slightly sharp start suits your skin and your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrange blossom, neroli and more ginger\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart, orange blossom and neroli bring a luminous floral note, and the brand adds a ginger essence so the spice carries on from the top. It is a fresh, light middle rather than a heavy bouquet, and it is where the elegance the brand mentions starts to show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMusk and ambrette\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is soft and skin-like: musk with ambrette, made from hibiscus seeds. It keeps the perfume close and smooth after the citrus has faded. As a Parfum it is meant to be strong, so the drydown is worth watching to see how the soft base balances the bold start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a spring or summer day and apply the decant on clean skin, then wear it to work or on an ordinary day out. As a strong Parfum it needs only a little, so start lightly. Check the citrus and ginger first, then the orange blossom and neroli, then how soft the musk makes the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fresh, citrusy and slightly spicy scents with an edge, and who want something more polished than a plain cologne. It is unisex and suits daily wear and office days in warmer months. It also appeals to anyone curious about this newer Jo Milano Paris line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Emerald as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmerald is new, strong and described as bold, and 100 ml is a large amount to commit to before you know how it wears on you. The decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Jo Milano Paris is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in an Emerald sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original Jo Milano Paris bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and the brand is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Emerald a pure citrus scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Citrus and ginger lead, but orange blossom and neroli form the heart and musk with ambrette the base, so it moves from fresh to floral to soft and skin-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is ambrette?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA note the brand says comes from hibiscus seeds. It gives the base a soft, skin-like quality together with musk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich line is it from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGame of Spades, a Jo Milano Paris line with a spade on each bottle. 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The brand frames it as the honest side of nature: a secret sweetness that attracts and an animalic side that offends, as part of an endless cycle of ending and beginning. No notes are published, so a 10 ml decant is the only fair way to find out what that means on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA frank idea in plain words\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes nature as it is: part of the body's natural functioning and a way to fertilise the soil. Stercus is its answer to that, an honest scent rather than a flattering one. It tells you the mood of the perfume and nothing about its ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSweetness that attracts, a side that offends\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo things are said about the scent itself: a secret sweetness that attracts and an animalic side that offends. We have no source that breaks these down, so we do not name a material. Expect a contrast, and expect that your own reaction will decide which half you notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn end and a beginning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand sees Stercus as the scent of an end and a beginning, an endless cycle of life. The cap follows the theme: bronze metal with an inlaid brown horn from Ethiopian cows. Everything here belongs to the idea, so the sample is the way to turn it into an experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a Parfum it is concentrated, so begin with a single spray and wait, and keep it to two at most until you know it. The brand speaks of something that offends as well as attracts, so choose the place and company with care for the first trial. The brand gives no season or occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople drawn to unusual, outspoken perfumes who are curious about the animalic side of scent and fine with a brand that keeps its formula private. Orto Parisi sets no gender label and we list it as unisex. If you want a pleasant, easy fragrance, look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Orto Parisi Stercus as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no notes disclosed and an idea this direct, there is nothing to check against your taste in advance, and a reaction can be strong either way. A 10 ml decant lets you meet it at your own pace, in private, before you decide on a 50 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant of Stercus, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample and Orto Parisi is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNone are published. The brand keeps the formula private and says so openly. For Stercus it offers only a secret sweetness and an animalic side, so we describe the idea and nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShould the brand's words be taken literally?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are the brand's plain way of framing nature and the cycle of life. They give an idea and a mood, not ingredients, and we stay with the idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich concentration is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Parfum, so it is concentrated: start with a single spray and give it time to show itself. 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Three bright citrus notes open it, neroli, ginger and cinnamon warm the middle, and black tea, guaiac wood, olibanum and ambroxan make a smoky base. The pyramid is long and detailed, which is a good reason to try a sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Sicilian Citron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Tunisian Neroli, Nigerian Ginger, Ceylon Cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Chinese Black Tea, Guaiac Wood, Olibanum, Ambroxan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree citruses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalabrian bergamot, Sicilian orange and Sicilian citron share the top. Together they give a clean, bright opening with a slightly bitter edge, the sun-drenched quality the brand mentions. There is no sugar in it to weigh the start down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeroli and spice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTunisian neroli adds a soft floral note with a faint bitterness, Nigerian ginger a dry, peppery heat and Ceylon cinnamon a rounder warmth. The brand calls the middle spicy-floral, and it is the point where the scent turns from cool to warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack tea, resin, wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the brand's words the base is rich and smoky. Chinese black tea brings dryness, guaiac wood a smoky depth and olibanum a resinous, incense-like edge. Ambroxan then smooths everything into a clean, ambery glow that stays close to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on an ordinary day first: office, errands, a dinner. A Parfum is dense, so go light and see how the citrus turns into ginger and smoke over the day. Then try it on a cooler evening, when the black tea and olibanum show more of themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who like citrus but find a plain cologne too light, and who want some spice, tea and smoke behind the brightness. It is unisex and rather dry than sweet, and it is meant for someone who wants to feel polished, as the brand puts it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Full-House as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGinger, cinnamon and smoky tea can feel sharp or cosy depending on skin, and ten notes are a lot to take in from a single smell in a shop. A 10 ml decant gives you several wears to see which of the three stages becomes your favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat am I getting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant of Full-House Parfum, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Jo Milano Paris is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a sweet citrus?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The brand's own words are bright and sun-drenched at the start and rich and smoky at the end, with spices between them, and sugar is not part of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does Game of Spades mean?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the name of the house's playing-card line. Each scent has its own colour and the names come from cards and poker, and Full-House is the blue one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it suit warm weather?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe citrus and ginger make it lively in spring and summer, and the warm, smoky base also works on cool autumn evenings. 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Orange, lemon and bergamot open it, a heart of fruit follows, and amber, Madagascar vanilla and white musk form a sweet base. The brand calls it warm and sophisticated. A sweet parfum with this much fruit is worth wearing before you commit to 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Orange, Lemon, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree citrus notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrange, lemon and bergamot lead. Orange is the juicy, round one, lemon the sharp and clean one, and bergamot sits between them with a slightly bitter edge. The start is bright and friendly, and fairly quick, before the sweeter side begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA heart of fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand lists the heart simply as fruits. It acts as a bridge, carrying the citrus into something softer and juicier, and it is where the fruity and sweet accords the brand mentions start to show. The change from the bright start to the warm base is smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, vanilla and white musk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is sweet and warm: amber for glow, Madagascar vanilla for a creamy sweetness, and white musk for a clean, soft, slightly powdery finish. This matches the powdery accord the brand lists, and the trail it leaves is gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it for a normal day in cooler weather first, then once in the evening, because the parfum is described as warm and fits both. Watch what the fruit does between the citrus and the vanilla: that middle part is the least predictable on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sample suits people who like sweet, clean scents built on vanilla and amber but want a bright citrus lift in front. It is listed as unisex. If you usually avoid fruity perfumes, test it to see whether the fruit stays light or becomes the main note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades King as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit and vanilla are the notes that vary most from skin to skin, and a concentrated parfum makes that more obvious. 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What it does say is about soil: the feeling of putting your hands in the earth, of belonging, of roots that stay with you. Without a pyramid to read, a 10 ml decant is the practical way to learn what that idea turns out to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe brand's idea\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrto Parisi frames Terroni around the sensation of hands in the soil and of belonging to the earth, with roots that shape character and stay burned in. It is a description of feeling rather than of materials, so the page cannot translate it into a scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is not said\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo top, heart or base is published, and no ingredient is named by the brand. We do not borrow notes from other sources, because the aim of this page is to stay with what the house itself states. Whatever you notice on the skin is your own finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA cap of stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes the cap as tumbled gun-metal with volcanic stone, intended as a picture of the Earth at its earliest start. It belongs to the full bottle, since the sample comes in a plain glass spray vial. It does, however, show how literal the earth theme is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpray once on the forearm or wrist on a day when you have no other scent on you, and come back to it several times. A Parfum is a concentrated format, so use only a little. Wear it again on another day, perhaps outdoors, to see how it reacts to air and temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand sets no gender, and the perfume is listed as unisex here. It will appeal to people who choose a perfume by its concept and are curious about something earthy and grounded. If you want a note list to be sure, you will not find it, and the sample is the substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Orto Parisi Terroni as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are no published notes, and the concept is abstract, so even a good description would tell you little. A strong, concentrated Parfum is also a more committed purchase than an Eau de Toilette. A decant filled from the original bottle lets you find out what Terroni is before choosing 50 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the notes of Terroni?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrto Parisi does not publish them, and we do not guess. The brand speaks about earth, soil and roots. Wearing the sample is the way to find out what that translates to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do I receive as the sample?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml decant of Terroni, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and Orto Parisi is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho created it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlessandro Gualtieri, the founder of the Italian house, who signs as the Nose. The perfume dates from 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a strong perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Parfum, one of the most concentrated formats, so begin with a single application. 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Gourmand and oud together is a bold pairing, so a decant is the sensible first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Rosemary, Sicilian Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Coffee, Coconut, Iris, Milk Chocolate, Amyris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRosemary and mandarin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is short and aromatic. Rosemary brings a green, resinous herb note and Sicilian mandarin a soft, sweet citrus, and together they feel calm rather than sparkling. Think of it as a quiet doorway into the richer middle section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA gourmand heart with a cool streak\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoffee, milk chocolate and coconut carry the middle: roasted, creamy and sweet. Iris cuts across it, cool and powdery with a slight earthiness, while amyris, which is woody, stops the heart from becoming a dessert. This is the part to study on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDark oud, warm tonka\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo notes make the base: agarwood, also called oud, with a dark, resinous woodiness, and tonka bean that lays a warm, rounded sweetness on top. Balsamic and warm-spicy accords are on the brand's list, and they match this deeper end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry the decant on a cool evening first, since the profile is dark and rich, and give it a few minutes before judging. A modest amount on the chest or at the nape is enough. On a second day wear it in the daytime to see whether the coffee and oud feel too much then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand lists the line as unisex, though Parfumo files this one for men, and the choice is yours. It is for people who love gourmand scents with a dark, woody side, and for anyone who finds fresh or fruity fragrances too light. The sample tells you if coffee and oud is your mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades No Limit as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoffee, chocolate and oud is the kind of combination that thrills some noses and tires others, and the heart has five notes that interact differently on every skin. FragranceGems fills the 10 ml decant from the original bottle, and we label it. It is not a brand sample, and the house is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs coffee the main note?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoffee sits in the heart beside coconut, iris, milk chocolate and amyris, so it shares the stage. The brand lists no single leading note, and the sample helps you see which one dominates for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the decant from the original bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We pour it into a glass spray vial of 10 ml from the original bottle and label it. It is a decant, not a Jo Milano Paris sample, and we are not affiliated with the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the oud heavy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOud is one of only two base notes, and tonka softens it with warmth. Its weight on your skin is personal, which is precisely what a few trial days can show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen is No Limit best worn?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts richness points to autumn and winter evenings and dinners. 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In the brand's comparison it is a garden that was planted, fertilised and cultivated. It publishes no notes, so the garden is a picture to hold in mind. A decant is the only way to see what grows in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA garden with roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eViride is tied to a garden growing up from the deepest roots of herbal plants, a place that was planted, fertilised and tended. That gives you a direction without a single named ingredient. It reads as green and herbal in intention, which is as far as the brand goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe crown\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure the brand pictures is a Yemeni man wearing his traditional floral crown. Its words are herbal plants and a floral crown, set against a robust green character. We pass those words on as the brand's own and add no notes of our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTry it in the open\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the notes are undisclosed, try Viride on skin indoors and then somewhere with open air, and compare the two impressions. Let it settle each time, because the brand's idea is of something grown rather than sprayed. Make your own notes of what you meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a bright spring or summer day, apply a small amount to bare skin and walk with it, indoors and out. As a Parfum it is concentrated, so begin with little. Come back to it after a while and on a second day, and write down what you recognise, since nothing is listed to check it against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who like green, herbal perfumes and enjoy a story with an image behind it. Orto Parisi states no gender. It leans to spring and summer, and daytime. Anyone who prefers a clear, listed pyramid before trying will have to rely on the sample for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Orto Parisi Viride as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout a note list, a green perfume could be fresh, bitter or earthy, and no description can settle it. Viride dates from 2014 and is by Alessandro Gualtieri. Our 10 ml decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle, so your own skin gives the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the notes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing is published; the house keeps the composition private. For Viride the brand offers herbal plants, a floral crown and a robust green character. We list no notes because no source names them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is guaiacum?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the brand's page it is a dense, oily timber from Ecuador used on sailing boats. It is part of the cap on the full bottle, set in tumbled gold, and has no connection to the liquid we decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere does the decant come from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems fills the glass spray vial from the original Viride bottle and sticks on its own label. 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It starts with hazelnut and cacao, moves through jasmine sambac and cedar, and rests on caramel, ambroxan and moss. Gourmands vary in how sweet they feel on skin, so a decant is a smart first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Hazelnut, Cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Jasmine Sambac, Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Caramel, Ambroxan, Moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNut and cacao\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening is edible: toasted hazelnut sweetness with cacao beneath it, dry, a little bitter and chocolatey. Neither note is sugary yet, so the start feels warm and slightly serious rather than childish, and it hints at the sweetness still to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJasmine and cedar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA white flower enters in the heart. Rich, creamy jasmine sambac meets cedar, which gives it a dry, pencil-shaving wood base, so the flower feels velvety rather than sweet. Here the perfume moves from dessert toward something closer to a classic scent. It is the stage where many gourmands change character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaramel, ambroxan, moss\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaramel, ambroxan and moss close it: burnt-sugar sweetness, a smooth mineral warmth and a cool, earthy shade that keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Check on your own skin whether that earthy shade balances the caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a cool evening in autumn or winter, at dinner or indoors. It is a Parfum with strong character, so start with a small amount on the chest or neck and add more only if you want it. Judge the first impression, then come back to it once the caramel has settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade for those who enjoy gourmands with a dark streak: nutty, chocolatey and caramel-sweet, held in check by cedar and moss. It is listed as unisex. If vanilla-led sweet perfumes feel too soft to you, this is a sweetness worth testing, and a vial shows quickly whether it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Royale as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet gourmands are where taste varies most: cosy for one person, cloying for another. Royale's cedar and moss should hold the sweetness back, but only your skin can say so. The 10 ml decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original 30 ml bottle and labelled by us; Jo Milano Paris is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow sweet is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClearly sweet, thanks to caramel, hazelnut and cacao, while cedar and moss supply a dry, earthy counterweight. Whether that balance suits you is what the vial is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich accords does the brand list?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaramel, nutty, cacao, woody and musky. That fits the notes: hazelnut, cacao, caramel, cedar, ambroxan and moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Royale a Parfum or an Eau de Parfum?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Parfum, which the house sells in a 30 ml bottle. The decant holds that same Parfum, 10 ml in a glass spray vial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Milano Paris","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693369032858,"sku":"DG-JMP-GAME-OF-SPADES-ROYALE-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693369065626,"sku":"DG-JMP-GAME-OF-SPADES-ROYALE-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693331742874,"sku":"DG-JMP-GAME-OF-SPADES-ROYALE-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/jo-milano-paris-game-of-spades-royale-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395727"},{"product_id":"jo-milano-paris-game-of-spades-wildcard-parfum-sample","title":"Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Wildcard Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eJo Milano Paris Game of Spades Wildcard is a Parfum that the brand describes as an unconventional blend embracing the unexpected. It starts with bergamot, flowers and coriander, moves through apple, ambroxan and vanilla, and lands on tonka bean, ambergris and woody notes. A blend meant to surprise is best met in small amounts first, which is what a 10 ml decant is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Flowers, Coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Apple, Ambroxan, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Woody Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA fresh, spiced start\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot and coriander open it, with an unspecified floral touch recorded as flowers. It is bright and slightly aromatic. A good test here is how quickly the freshness gives way, since the sweeter notes follow it fairly soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApple, ambroxan, vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart puts apple beside ambroxan and vanilla. Apple adds a juicy, fruity edge, ambroxan a clean, airy warmth and vanilla a soft sweetness. The mix is what the brand means by the unexpected, and it is the part that people react to most differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTonka, ambergris, wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base closes on tonka bean, ambergris and woody notes. Tonka and ambergris give warmth and a faintly salty softness, the woods a dry frame. The listed accords lean amber, vanilla and fruity, so expect a warm finish more than a crisp one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it on a cool evening, with a modest amount on the chest, and let the bergamot and apple open before the vanilla and tonka settle in. It is warm and sweet in the base, so it makes the most sense in autumn and winter. Wear it for a few evenings to see if the sweetness suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis page lists it as unisex. The sample suits people who like warm, sweet, amber and vanilla scents with a fruity twist, and who wear them in the evening. If you prefer plain citrus or fresh aquatic perfumes, a decant will show you early whether this one is too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Wildcard as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blend that mixes fruit, vanilla and ambergris can feel playful on one person and heavy on another, and 100 ml is a lot to be unsure about. Our decant, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us, gives you several evenings to decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich concentration is recorded?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe box and the brand's page both say Parfum, so that is the concentration recorded here. The decant you receive is filled from that 100 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat exactly is a decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 10 ml amount of the perfume in a glass spray vial, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not an official brand sample, and Jo Milano Paris is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a sweet scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeaning that way. The heart has vanilla and the base has tonka bean and ambergris, and the brand's main accords include amber, vanilla and fruity. Apple and bergamot give it some lift at the start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Milano Paris","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693369393306,"sku":"DG-JMP-GAME-OF-SPADES-WILDCARD-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693369426074,"sku":"DG-JMP-GAME-OF-SPADES-WILDCARD-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693331906714,"sku":"DG-JMP-GAME-OF-SPADES-WILDCARD-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/jo-milano-paris-game-of-spades-wildcard-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395730"},{"product_id":"xerjoff-alexandria-ii-parfum-sample","title":"Xerjoff Alexandria II Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlexandria II is Xerjoff's Parfum for the ancient crossroads city and for Arabian perfumery, part of the Oud Stars collection. It opens with apple, lavender, rosewood and cinnamon, passes through cedarwood, lily of the valley and Bulgarian rose, and ends on amber, Laotian oud, sandalwood, musk and vanilla. Oud divides people, so a vial is an easy first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Apple, Cinnamon, Lavender, Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedarwood, Lily of the Valley, Bulgarian Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Laotian Oud, Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApple and spice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple and lavender make the start crisp instead of heavy, with a fresh, almost green edge, and rosewood and cinnamon add dry warmth beneath. It is lively at once, which matches the fresh spirit the house talks about, and it eases you toward the oud that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA classic oriental middle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCedarwood gives the heart a dry, straight spine, Bulgarian rose brings full petal richness, while lily of the valley gives the centre a clean floral lift. Together they link the bright opening with the dark base, which is the part of the arc that decides whether the oud feels earned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOud on a warm bed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the base, Laotian oud is surrounded by amber, sandalwood, musk and vanilla. Vanilla and amber sweeten it, sandalwood adds creamy wood and musk keeps it near the skin. This is the stage that shows how you get on with oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Parfum is concentrated and stays close, so apply little and add more only if needed. Autumn and winter evenings suit it, and the crisp opening lets it work on a cool spring day too. Try it at dinner or on a quiet evening, and notice whether the oud stays rounded or turns too dark for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade for wearers seeking oud in a rounded, approachable shape rather than a raw one, softened by vanilla's sweetness, softened with sandalwood and brightened with apple and lavender. It carries a unisex listing and fits lovers of classic oriental perfumes that end warm and woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Xerjoff Alexandria II as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOud ranges from clinical to velvety, and a collection name like Oud Stars does not say where on that range this one sits. Our decant is 10 ml, filled by FragranceGems from the original 50 ml bottle and labelled by us; Xerjoff is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Alexandria II a Parfum or an Eau de Parfum?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Parfum, which is the most concentrated form, sold in a 50 ml bottle. The decant holds that same Parfum, filled from the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the sweetness heavy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot really. 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This Parfum from the Shooting Stars collection takes the wearer through a South American jungle: fruit first, then a floral bouquet among green leaves, grounded by cedarwood, musk and vetiver. Trying it in 10 ml shows how the jungle idea holds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Apple Blossom, Mango, Pineapple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Green Leaves, Floral Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedarwood, Musk, Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit at the edge of the jungle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple blossom, mango and pineapple open it. Mango and pineapple are ripe and tropical, and apple blossom adds a light, floral freshness that stops the fruit becoming heavy. The first test is whether you enjoy such an openly fruity start in a perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeaves and a floral bouquet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is green leaves with a floral bouquet. The brand does not name the individual flowers, so this page does not either. The green leaves give a damp, shaded feel, the bouquet softness, and the mix is the part that carries the rainforest idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCedar, musk and vetiver\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is cedarwood, musk and vetiver, which ground the scent. Cedar is dry and clean, musk soft, vetiver earthy and a little smoky. Together they keep the fruit from running away and leave a steady woody finish, which is easy to judge in a second wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it on a warm, mild day, with a few modest sprays on the neck and wrists, and let it settle over the working day or an easy weekend. Notice how the fruit and green leaves feel at first and what remains once the woods take over. A second test in cooler air shows its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand states no gender, and this page lists it as unisex. It suits people who enjoy a fruity, green floral with a woody base and who are curious about a perfume built on a travel story. If you prefer dry or dark scents with no fruit at all, a decant shows early that this is brighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Xerjoff Cruz del Sur II as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fruity floral with a woody base can be fresh on one person and cloying on another, and the brand's note list is short and broad. 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Caramel, strawberry and peach open it, saffron, ginger and rose follow, and amber, benzoin, oud and vanilla form the base. Sweet openings with oud deserve a trial first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Caramel, Labdanum, Peach, Strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger, Iranian Saffron, Leather, Amber, Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Benzoin, Oud, Bourbon Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSweet, but balanced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaramel, labdanum, peach and strawberry make a sweet opening, yet the brand stresses balance. Labdanum puts a dry, resinous note into the sweetness, so the fruit and caramel are held in check. See whether it feels like confectionery or like warm resin on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSaffron, ginger, rose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIranian saffron and ginger add a gentle spice in the middle, and leather and amber lend a supple warmth. Rose adds what the brand describes as a light powdery touch. The middle is what turns the sweet start into something more grown-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA timeless base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is benzoin, oud and Bourbon vanilla, and the amber from the heart is still glowing. Benzoin gives balsamic sweetness, oud a quiet dark wood, and vanilla ties it together. The brand calls this base warm and timeless, and the sample lets you check that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand says it suits any occasion and season, so put that to the test: wear the decant once in cool weather and once on a mild day. Apply it lightly, since a Parfum is concentrated, and wait through the sweet start for the saffron and oud. Note where you feel most at ease in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who like sweet, warm perfumes but want spice, leather and oud to keep them serious. Xerjoff presents it as unisex and versatile. It is more at home in cooler weather and in the evening, though the brand sets no limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Xerjoff La Capitale as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrawberry and caramel next to saffron, leather and oud is an unexpected set, which the brand calls balanced. Whether it is balanced for you is a matter of skin. 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Iommi links it to the dark sound of his 1964 Monkey Special guitar. Bergamot, rum and passion fruit open it, leather and cinnamon fill the heart, and caramel, sandalwood and vanilla close. A scent with such a clear story is worth testing before you buy into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Bulgarian Geranium, Passion Fruit, Rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Cinnamon, Leather, Singaporean Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Caramel, Labdanum, Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA brighter start than expected\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot, Bulgarian geranium, passion fruit and rum open the perfume. The citrus and fruit are sharp, juicy and a touch green, and the rum adds a warm, boozy edge from the first moments. It is a more playful start than the dark theme suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeather, cinnamon, patchouli\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is built from leather, cinnamon and Singaporean patchouli: a dry, faintly rough texture, a spiced warmth and an earthy undertone. Iommi himself speaks of spicy, rebellious accents and leather, and this heart is where that description is easiest to check against your own nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA dark, sweet base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaramel and vanilla give warmth and roundness, sandalwood a smooth wood, labdanum a resinous, ambery depth and musk a closeness to the skin. It is sweet but dark. As a Parfum it is dense, so the base is the part where you decide how much sweetness you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it in autumn or winter on an evening out and apply lightly, because the base of caramel, vanilla and labdanum is heavy. Give it one night among other people and another at home, to see how its presence changes. Wait for the base before you judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who likes gourmand and leather in one scent, with caramel and rum supplying the sweetness and leather and cinnamon the grip. It is unisex. Music lovers may enjoy the story, though nobody needs to know the band to judge a scent built like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story is concrete: the brand names the collaborator, the guitar and the year. A story is no guarantee of a good fit, and a dark, sweet Parfum is a lot to wear. The 10 ml decant is filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample, and neither Xerjoff nor Tony Iommi is involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTony Iommi Monkey Special Parfum, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a 10 ml glass spray vial and labelled by us. We are not affiliated with Xerjoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it very sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFairly: caramel, vanilla and rum are clear, but leather, cinnamon and patchouli balance them, so it does not read as pure gourmand. 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