Giardini di Toscana EDP

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Rosso Radice

by Silvia Martinelli

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Giardini di Toscana Rosso Radice is an Eau de Parfum, created by Silvia Martinelli. Rosso Radice opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Cashmeran, and dries down to a base of Ambrettolide, Vetiver, and Ambroxan. Giardini di Toscana's Rosso Radice carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive, unique, and certainly not a blind buy. Rosso Radice is a scent journey from a harsh, peppery opening to a deeply comforting, musky drydown that evokes damp earth and herbal calm. You'll either love how it morphs or hate its initial punch.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
  • Woody
  • Masculine
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Rosso Radice 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

The initial strong, polarising opening and varying performance reports make it less ideal for office wear, but its intriguing drydown suits a date where intimacy develops. Its strong character is generally too much for formal events or sport, fitting best for a unique casual statement.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Rosso Radice opens with a sharp, almost aggressive burst of pink pepper and bright bergamot, quickly joined by the herbaceous bite of clary sage. This potent start soon mellows into a captivating heart of cashmeran, offering a soft, woody muskiness. The drydown unveils a grounding blend of earthy vetiver, clean ambroxan, and a subtly sweet ambrettolide, leaving a natural, skin-like aura with hints of damp garden and raw roots.

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