Perfume Review: Mazzolari by Mazzolari
Mazzolari is a perfume line that just recently came to the U.S., and not much is known about it. According to Luckyscent, it was founded as a barber shop in Italy in 1888 by Augusto Mazzolari who later on created aftershaves and colognes for his male clients. His son, Ferdinando, developed the line even further by adding women’s scents. Today it’s one of Italy’s most prestigious perfumeries. I’ve already reviewed one of their best sellers, Alessandro, and now another one has caught my attention, with the signature name Mazzolari.
Mazzolari features the notes of sandalwood, vetiver, spices, citrus, and green notes. I don’t know this for a fact but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was one of their very first creations as it has that distinct aftershave quality. Pine isn’t mentioned as one of the notes, yet that’s what my nose detects right away. The pine note dissipates quickly, and I’m left with dry, green vetiver. There’s something similar to Parfums de Nicolai New York but it’s more opulent and green. The composition takes a bitter quality as it dries down, and I’m getting thyme and possibly pepper. I’d be curious to know what green notes are in this. Whatever it is, it’s quite pleasant and sort of evergreen in effect. Overall, the scent retains this aftershave quality, and I don’t find it particularly earth-shattering but certainly nice and wearable, especially on those days when the mood strikes you to wear scents you don’t typically wear (unless, of course, this type of scents is your favorite). If you’re a lover of dry, herbal, vetiver-based scents, you should give this a try.
Mazzolari is available at Luckyscent and Aus Liebe Zum Duft.
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10 comments July 9th, 2006