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guccul – :
One of the Best purchases I’ve ever made. Refreshing yet subtle and suffisticated. Love it.
Andres6000 – :
Romeo Gigli de Romeo Gigli is a powerhouse, a very polarizing juice and I’m leaning toward “love”. RG is massive. As a lover of beautiful smells and no expert, I’ll cautiously speculate that the marigold in this one is the single most noticeable element but, though it stands out, this is still a nicely feminine blend.
It is VERY sophisticated indeed.
I’m fortunate that it works well with my chemistry, though I think my algebra professor has become afraid of me since the day I wore this to class; he’s nice enough to not say anything directly but I figured it out and won’t wear it back to class for his sake.
I’d say this is the quintessential late 80’s power-house woman’s fragrance. If you like HUGE scents like Giorgio Beverly Hills (the original, golden one) then you’ll probably enjoy RG.
NOT for the uncertain or faint of heart to be sure!
Deroxmvlgy – :
The bottle looks way much nicer than it looks here.The note of ASAFOETIDA in a perfume! Come on!
Citrusy and refreshing, reminds me of “Calyx”. Can be used by men too, not too feminine in my opinion. Love it.
cousini – :
First bottle of perfume my father bought me many years ago.I wonder how he decided to buy this scent among so many others….That might always be a mistery. I must have another bottle just to remember my dear Papa’..
violat – :
Fragrance Review For Romeo by Romeo Gigli
Top Notes: lime, asafoetida, mandarin orange, citruses, basil, mango, marigold bergamot
Middle Notes: Carnation, iris, orange blossom, cassia, freesia, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley rose
Base Notes: Sandalwood, orris root, benzoin and incense
This is a magnificent Oriental fragrance. It is complex and heavily layered, throws out a lot of scents and has an incredibly long life. They don’t make them like this anymore. The citrus and lime stand out as it opens. Smells too citric for me but I like how it smells on a friend that wears it. The mango begins to appear as the fragrance leaves behind the opening phase and enters it’s middle phase. The heart is floral with carnation, powdery iris, sweet orange blossom and rose. The flowers linger for a long time allowing you to enjoy their fragrance. By the time the scent dries down it’s pure incense and sandalwood almost like a strong Arabic oud with incense. Beautiful, aromatic, spicy, floral and fresh. Highly recommended for fans of Orientals.
Mewdj519Unlogrere – :
Cassia freesia and mango to me are the prominent notes here. then lime, basil, orange blossoms, agrumes, and incense. those notes are “firms” into this masterpiece.
Actually at the same time this is a very elegant and Sophisticated perfume, I can easily imagine a First Lady or a noble young woman in tailleur wearing this, and by the other side i sense a child-style scent.
In the 90s a friend of mine was wearing this perfume, so while we were going to catch the bus for school she asked me a bit worried “do you think this fragrance is too sweet?” I said ” no.. I have just the feeling to walk beside a giant candy”. And I feel to say the same now, Romeo Gigli has that multi-berries/raspberry candy taste. Surely that face is softened by florals and soapy/cologne allure. So the fragrance itself is fresh and but not too sweet.. even if it was of me I would rate this composition as fruity floral.
Repeat: a no-time masterpiece. For fairy women of high class.
mfanatoliy – :
That a strange one, but I love it, its very middle-summerish, and somewhat so fresh-strong-grassy that all I can see/imagine think of is old pond in the middle of old garden enclosed to the old house,
at day-time its full of dragonflies but at night time!… you see strange fairy-tale creatures wondering around…!
The question is HOW working with such innocent notes the perfumer achieved such sillage and piercing glance of water-fairy who hides behind that bulrush.
dredd69 – :
I really liked it – until the time people start buying it too after asking me what I am wearing 😉
jigan – :
I was rapidly hurtling toward my mid-twenties when this Romeo Gigli fragrance was launched, and it seemed a fittingly pretty-yet-assertive scent for that phase of my life. I tore through the first bottle and now the second bottle is mostly used, and I don’t revisit it often, but it was very well-loved for the period in which I wore it. I adore bergamot and it really seemed to pop for me. This shared the quality of my favorite scents in that I never lost a sense of it even with daily use– and I enjoyed it immensely. I love when other people are very complimentary of my fragrance and it’s flattering and enticing to have that appeal with others, but for me, the fragrance I’m wearing is ultimately about self-pleasure. 🙂
WOLF 1972 – :
I received a miniature from a retail perfume shop today and I think it smells exactly as I remember 🙂 I think it was the first or maybe 2nd perfume I used as a teenager and I still love it! So recognisable! There is something special in it but since I have no clue about notes I can not tell what it is. I do think flowers in a wet wood describes the scent quite well I think.
vov19usja83 – :
Fresh, green, floral springtime fragrance. My signature daytime fragrance for spring and summer (when I can find it). The combination of fresh herbal basil with sensuous florals of jasmin and freesia are in perfect harmony. I receive compliments every time I wear this wonderful and hard-to-find fragrance. Don’t be fooled by the mini samples, they do not capture the fresh scent of the larger sizes. I don’t know why it was ever discontinued. If you love the smell of nightblooming jasmine or fresh green gardens and white flowers after a summer rain, you’ll love this one.
Blueprelepife – :
Got a mini from the reputable store. Like it but will not need full bottle (thought about buying in pure parfum form based on the reviews). Yes, marigold predominates. Pleasant but not so special for me.
Evelyn_fromAD – :
This is incredibly green as the reviewers wrote. By applying more this time I am reminded a little of Vent Vert. I find this more comfortable to wear however. Still, it does manage to clear my sinuses and make my eyes sting just a little. Crisp is a good word. Invigorating even. Bit masculine. I enjoy it more when I apply a little less. Really interesting. Refreshing in warm weather. (Vintage miniature worn).
ver611intitytek – :
it makes me so sad that this perfume is discontinued. a few years ago i found it in a small store but it wasn’t the original formula. i have a small purse spray of the early 90s formula given to me by an aunt. i don’t use it because i don’t want to finish it. i take hits of it every now and then, with my eyes closed and probably a goofy expression on my face from the sheer pleasure that it is to smell this. i have never encountered another fragrance quite like this. both sharp and green but with traces of juicy fruits and at the same time dry and smokey. and freshly spicy from beginning to end.
I think what I’ll do is look for fragrances that have similar notes. This has basil in it and I know of many men’s fragrances with basil not too many women’s. Marigold seems to be a flower not used in today’s perfumes but I know Eternity has it, and what is asafoetida? I want to smell as similar to Romeo as possible. I love this perfume!
BarinOK – :
The original was amazing, rich floral. recently i sampled the new and possibly reformulated version and it was a sinthetic mess, what a disappointmen.
zvg322intitytek – :
This is such a pure, unique, one of a kind frag.Not a hit of synthetic anything. The strongest note for me is Basil mixed with Carnation, white flowers and just a hint of citrus.
Unfortunately BEWARE !! If you are buying the little mini’s on ebay they are probably FAKE as well as the “NEW stock” New bottle. I have purchased several on ebay and I was so depressed .. But I found a vintage bottle, 1/2 used and OMG I am in heaven. I SO SO miss this Gem. The Original juice was always a golden color. Funny because I do not find this frag sharp at all. It is a rich, fresh, sultry unique bottle of beauty.
Xeroxpbqlx – :
I really think Mariella nailed it for 100% with her review on this perfume, it is very very fresh, green but flowery and citrus too! I placed it in the Vent Vert fragrance family! I have it for decades now and I think it is a masterpiece for sure!
Teamtheotte – :
i have a beautiful small vintage bottle of this perfume. it is so lovely. it makes me feel like i am holding a bouquet of assorted flowers on a crisp new spring day. this only lasts a couple of hours on me and i must re-apply. i’ll hate when my bottle is gone.
timoha – :
This fragrance is transporting. It brings me to an ethereal, spring garden. And for some strange reason, this is one of the few floral fragrances that lasts on me. Eight hours of longevity is quite a feat with my body chemistry. The evolution of this fragrance is a bit unique as the usual base note of sandalwood mixes with orris root to create a fresh, clean drydown. You would think the orris root would make the drydown powdery, but the fragrance remains wet throughout. Why, oh, why was it discontinued?!
oleg67 – :
this was a gift when I was dating a gorgeous boy from the south of France from his mum. I really liked this one. My memory escapes me a bit though. I would like to smell it again if I could….
halo 464 – :
I bought this unsniffed purely because of the lovely bottle, and after reading the notes again, did not expect to like it AT ALL. Thankfully, I was so wrong!
I’m super picky about floral fragrances, especially those with lots of citrus notes, but this is very beautiful and refreshing! It has just enough citrus in the beginning to wake me up and give a boost of energy, then a wonderful mix of spring flowers make it soft and romantic.
I see this as a perfect day-time fragrance, especially in spring or summer. Classy, elegant, and energetic – too bad it’s discontinued!
Anoneefauro – :
I first feel in love with this in 1996 I was in Florida and was drawn in by the bottle….It is so crisp and soft. It makes me feel warm and sensual…..