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krovatka-) – :
Geranium, basil, and clean vetiver in an aquatic slight metallic frame.
Well… i can’ go directly meh but i need to describe it before! this is the dreadful common masculine labelled fragrance! the safe choice, a designer’s fragrance, the common blend! you can name it DKNY, Lacost, CK, in a Maria Candida Gentile bottle.
Now clearly, MEH….
davaduaft – :
Wonderful aromatic fragrance…
I tried this on recommendation from a friend. A full, rich masculine smell which conjures up an old fashioned image of luxury. I can detect juniper berry and geranium, as well as olibanum and resins, and some herbs such as thyme and rosemary. Together these create a wonderful mix which would smell great on a man in my opinion.
There is so much to like here, it would probably take too long to summarise, but I would just say that this is one which brings back the smell of masculinity yet still being modern. That is something that is hard to do, which is not to follow the market trends and try to make a blockbuster. Gentile by Maria Candida Gentile shows that you can make men smell good the old fashioned way, with herbs and a good updated formula. Like an antique coat worn by a modern, trendy man, or a classic fitted suit. Some things never go out of style, this is one to try.
Ramiross – :
If this scent smelled of anything it would be extremely high quality. Gentile is a ridiculously opulent piece of work but at the same time very simple, stripped back and Italian in it’s essence. The opening is very green indeed but still with a thickness and touch of warmth backing it. Despite not being listed I think there’s a hint of resin in there like a galbanum or olibanum, labdanum just very, very subtly bringing it all together. It’s mainly the geranium and vetiver in this scent which are the back bone and hints of metallic basil and herbal/floral tones chime perfectly around that strong base. It definitely has a masculine Italian feel about it and reminds me of several Italian houses. I audibly sighed with pure satisfaction when I first got a whiff of this but after a few minutes started to question if It would be something I’d wear. However, in the dry down I think I was convinced that I would wear this for sure.
It settles down very nicely and nestles into my skin getting a touch dirtier.
I really like this one, it’s a perfectstart to my exploration of this house. Longevity and projection were good although it sits quite close quite soon but I can live with that.
Update: Longevity is very good on this one and I have to say any doubts I had about it subsided the longer the dry down went on. Thoroughly love this perfume and will no doubt be going on my want list.
rusik444 – :
I am glad WilliamVargas enjoyed this scent – it will forever be in my top 10 list.
I’ll keep it short.
Gentile is a masterpiece in not having to be complex in terms of what notes you pick out, but a masterpiece for the complex simplicity of the few notes you do pick out. Sounds confusing? Get a sample 😛
Honestly though, you get a fresh vetiver and geranium sprinkled to life by basil and nuanced by osmanthus. The evolution of the notes and interplay is pure genius craftmanship. Maria is an artist!
If you want a truly outstanding scent for safe everyday use, then consider this fragrance. Yes it has a price, but it is justified for sure.
Pangolin666 – :
thank you lobster 2010
after reading your review, and lucky timing as the perfumed court started to offer some of their scents I sprang for a small spray to try it out as I do enjoy these types of scents. the opening of this is quite delightful and reeks of quality. very impressed on my initial introduction to this. I would agree on being a scent for gentlemen. this could easily become a love fragrance for me.. very nice indeed. I would love to read more comments on this. now I am eager to test out some others over time. right now I put this on the same scale as my Lorenzo villoresi uomo.
for me that is saying something. sample this one if you can. great mans fragrance, I could see this smelling wonderful on a woman as well. I did get a compliment about twenty minutes after applying it. love the vetiver scent that comes up to you , warm ..Great burst of a lemon, vetiver-floral vibe to me. The vetiver adds depth and warmth to this fragrance, reminds me a bit of Clive Christian No 1 on my first sniff and then becomes it’s own fragrance. Gentile is a quality men’s fragrance that deserves some attention. Pricy but is a parfum extrait . Less is more. Gentile is a very handsome fragrance for a man to wear and will represent you to the world with style and finesse.
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