Giardini di Toscana 2023 EDP

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Scintilla

by Silvia Martinelli

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Giardini di Toscana Scintilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Silvia Martinelli. Scintilla opens with Apple, Pear, Blackcurrant, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Pink Pepper. Giardini di Toscana's Scintilla carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper Iso E Super bomb, so if you're not a fan of that woody molecular vibe, steer clear. It's divisive: some find it a delightful, airy fruit-wood blend, others find it fleeting or just plain boring. Best for those who want a subtle scent bubble.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Uplifting
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Scintilla 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 Summer Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and airy, clean character make it perfect for the office or casual wear. While some find its longevity strong, many report it as fleeting, making it less suitable for formal events where a more assertive presence might be desired.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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

Scintilla kicks off with a fleeting burst of juicy pineapple, crisp apple, and sweet pear, before settling quickly into its true nature. At its heart, a soft interplay of iris and violet brings a powdery elegance, underpinned by the ever-present, smooth, and slightly creamy cedar-like whisper of Iso E Super. The dry-down is an earthy, woody embrace, with hints of oakmoss and patchouli grounding the composition, brightened by a flicker of pink pepper.

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