Francesca Dell'Oro 2023 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Else

by Michele Marin

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Francesca Dell'Oro Else is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Michele Marin. Else opens with Mineral, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Cassia, Rose, Lily Of The Valley, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Orris. Francesca Dell'Oro's Else carries an Acquired verdict, an aromatic-led wear.

This one is a proper head-turner, and frankly, a bit of a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect smoky-ashy vintage vibes that will either transport you to a forgotten era or repel you entirely. Definitely sample before committing.
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Profile

Composition

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Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Floral
79%
Tobacco
67%
Earthy
66%
Aromatic
60%
Mossy
60%

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Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on warm spicy, floral and tobacco - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its powerful, vintage, and smoky character makes it completely unsuitable for the office or casual daywear. This scent excels in formal settings or intimate dates where its bold personality can shine without overwhelming those around you.

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Else opens with a fiery, almost boozy blast, blending citruses with a bold tobacco note reminiscent of stale ashtrays and rich spice. A classic floral heart of carnation and rose emerges, softened by a powdery orris. The dry down is dense and deep, a complex tapestry of earthy patchouli, oakmoss, and warm amber, all underscored by an enduring, slightly bitter tobacco that conjures images of antique grandeur and forgotten secrets.

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