Boccanera
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Beloved Woman
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, powerful, and utterly unique, Boccanera is for the boldest among us. It's not a crowd-pleaser and definitely not a blind buy, but if you dare to wear it, prepare for an experience that's both challenging and addictive.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions between 'masterpiece' and 'old-fashioned mess'. You'll either adore its complex, classic charm or find it too dated; there's no middle ground here.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 28% | 20% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 9% | 8% |
| Sweet | 25% | 19% |
| Warm | 21% | 17% |
| Woody | 7% | 12% |
| Earthy | 11% | 13% |
| Animalic | 14% | 21% |
| Fresh | 8% | 10% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its intense dark chocolate and spicy accords, plus notorious Orto Parisi performance, Boccanera is too strong for the office. It's perfect for a date or formal evening where its bold, seductive nature can shine, but too much for casual wear and certainly not for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and extensive longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for evenings and special events. The sophisticated, warm spicy, and animalic accords lend themselves well to formal occasions and romantic dates, where a bold statement is desired.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Musky, Animalic accords and Jasmine, Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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