Year: 2011
Notes: lemon, nutmeg, clove, verbena, lavandin, lavender, Virginia cedar, sandalwood
Spicy Lavender practically bypasses the citrus top notes and, with a pungent blast, showcases an almost pure lavender accord.
Not only is it natural and true-to-life, but the lavender exhibits more of its camphorous, herbaceous and woody properties instead of any floral suggestions. There's also a skanky facet that accompanies the opening, leading one to assume that this is primarily due to the combination of the lavandin and emerging spices.
As the lavender eventually settles down, a bold clove accent increases its volume, resulting in a dusty, peppery and austere heart. With subtle animalic undertones still evident, this stage presents the perfect moment for the cedar to emerge – resulting in an even drier aura. During the drydown, a dark woody spiciness ensues, but the sharp herbaceous properties of the lavender are occasionally discernible from time to time.
Out of all of Roberto Dario's creations, Spicy Lavender is probably his most masculine to date. However, even though one finds it intriguing, one is unable to fully appreciate some of the intentional rough edges. But, overall, it's an interesting woody rendition of lavender that's worth looking into.
Sillage is low, with longevity of close to three hours.
Not only is it natural and true-to-life, but the lavender exhibits more of its camphorous, herbaceous and woody properties instead of any floral suggestions. There's also a skanky facet that accompanies the opening, leading one to assume that this is primarily due to the combination of the lavandin and emerging spices.
As the lavender eventually settles down, a bold clove accent increases its volume, resulting in a dusty, peppery and austere heart. With subtle animalic undertones still evident, this stage presents the perfect moment for the cedar to emerge – resulting in an even drier aura. During the drydown, a dark woody spiciness ensues, but the sharp herbaceous properties of the lavender are occasionally discernible from time to time.
Out of all of Roberto Dario's creations, Spicy Lavender is probably his most masculine to date. However, even though one finds it intriguing, one is unable to fully appreciate some of the intentional rough edges. But, overall, it's an interesting woody rendition of lavender that's worth looking into.
Sillage is low, with longevity of close to three hours.
