Giardini di Toscana 2023 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Christos

by Silvia Martinelli

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Giardini di Toscana Christos is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Silvia Martinelli. Christos opens with Amber Xtreme, Bergamot, and Incense, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Pink Pepper, and Vanilla. Giardini di Toscana's Christos carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast of an amber-incense, not for the faint of heart. If you want to smell like an ancient church filled with peppery smoke, or a 'rich orthodox person', then Christos might be your spiritual guide. Otherwise, probably steer clear.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Masculine
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Christos Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its beast mode longevity and sillage, Christos is far too overpowering for an office setting. It's best suited for formal evening events or cold-weather dates where its unique intensity can be appreciated rather than overwhelming.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Christos opens with a potent blast of pink pepper and incense, quickly joined by the modern punch of Amber Xtreme, which some find quite synthetic. A dark rose and earthy patchouli emerge, adding depth to the rich, warm amber, balsamic labdanum, and benzoin. The drydown settles into a comforting, though still intense, blend of vanilla, creamy sandalwood, and lingering smoky facets, with that pepper note stubbornly staying put.

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