Filippo Sorcinelli 2018 Edp

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But Not Today

Filippo Sorcinelli But Not Today is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. The fragrance opens with Lavender, Artemisia, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Cascarilla, Rosemary, Calamus, and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Resin, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Musk.

Our verdict on But Not Today: Acquired

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. It absolutely lives up to its 'Hannibal' inspiration, delivering a polarising blend of elegant florals and deeply unsettling notes. Expect compliments or utter revulsion - there's no in-between.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
  • Dark
But Not Today Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11%
Floral 5%
Fruity 1%
Green 31%
Sweet 9%
Warm 21%
Woody 13%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 22%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Amber
96%
Woody
84%
Musky
82%
Herbal
73%

Notes

Top Notes

Artemisia 36% Lavender 24% Lemon 20% Bergamot 19%

Heart Notes

Calamus 29% Styrax 25% Rosemary 24% Cascarilla 22%

Base Notes

Angelica 19% Galbanum 17% Oakmoss 15% Musk 14% Resin 14% Sandalwood 10% Amber 10%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its intense character, strong projection, and divisive scent profile, this is emphatically not an office scent. It leans more towards a bold statement for dates, formal evening events, or niche gatherings where its artistic merit can be appreciated, though its unsettling nature makes it a challenging wear for most casual scenarios.

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About

But Not Today opens with a sharp, herbal blast of artemisia and tart lemon, quickly undercut by a whisper of lavender. As it develops, a complex heart of green galbanum, aromatic rosemary, and a subtle spice unfolds. The base is an intricate tapestry of earthy oakmoss, warm amber, and animalic musk, creating a strangely compelling and deeply unsettling aroma. It's a scent that conjures images of sterile metal, dried flora, and something darkly human.

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