by Xerjoff
Xerjoff's Italica is an ultra-dense, creamy gourmand that delivers a pronounced almond extract and toffee-forward scent, layered with warm saffron, milky vanilla, and softly woody base notes. It embraces a thick, enveloping texture, evoking a warm, baked dessert or a decadent almond biscuit, with performance noted as exceptionally long-lasting and moderate-to-strong in sillage. This is not a light or discreet fragrance—it commands attention in both warm weather and colder seasons, particularly in autumn and winter. While some experience it as a masterful balance of sweetness, depth, and richness, others perceive it as overwhelming, overly sweet, or reminiscent of a waxy candle or rubbery plastic. The scent speaks especially to devotees of intense gourmands, ideal for those who enjoy luxurious, high-concept perfumes in the sweet, milky, woody tradition. Test first: if almond-based sweetness and heaviness align with your preferences, it may transform your olfactory experience; if not, it is best avoided.