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When ‘All This’ is over, are we going to have a spate of perfumes with names inspired by the places we were allowed to visit during lockdown? Waitrose Noir. Eau De Kwik Fit. Homebase Fraiche. Wyevale Acqua. Or, heaven help us, maybe even You’re On Mute Extreme. For now, we’ll have to make do with brands sticking references to far-flung destinations under our noses, as in the case of Armani Prive Cypres Pantelleria, whose relevance to the range stems from – what else? – Giorgio Armani’s love of the eponymous Mediterranean island. I reviewed the fragrance in a recent episode of Love At First Scent. Here’s a link: Armani Prive Cypres Pantelleria review.

For a composition that takes saline, aromatic herbs and dares to blend them with aquatic notes, Cypres Pantelleria certainly doesn’t deserve anywhere near the amount of derision you might think it would. In fact, it’s one of the better entries in the dubious genre of ozonic sea scents. Perhaps what makes it palatable is Morillas’ decision to place the marine elements beneath what feels like a bed of silent lavender, which pulls the whole away from the merely fresh and places it within the far more interesting context of 70s style fougeres. Despite a somewhat lacklustre dyrydown, it’s commendable for its attempt to do ‘summer’ without citrus.

Persolaise

[Armani Prive Cypres Pantelleria review based on a sample of eau de toilette provided by the brand in 2021.]


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Armani Prive Cypres Pantelleria review by award-winning perfume critic Persolaise, 2021
image: Armani Prive

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