Filippo Sorcinelli 2018 EDP

U ££ Acquired

But Not Today

Name: But Not Today Eau de Parfum
Brand: Filippo Sorcinelli

Filippo Sorcinelli But Not Today is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. But Not Today opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Styrax, Rosemary, Cascarilla, and Calamus, and dries down to a base of Angelica, Musk, Resins, and Amber. Filippo Sorcinelli's But Not Today carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

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

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Artemisia36%

Lavender24%

Lemon20%

Bergamot19%

Heartas listed

Calamus29%

Styrax25%

Rosemary24%

Cascarilla22%

Baseas listed

Angelica19%

Galbanum17%

Oakmoss15%

Musk14%

Resins14%

Sandalwood10%

Amber10%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Citral Geranial from Lemon
Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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.