Gritti 2016 EDP

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Black Decimo

by Luca Gritti

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Gritti Black Decimo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Luca Gritti. Black Decimo opens with Bergamot, Neroli, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Birch, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Ambergris. Gritti's Black Decimo carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

If Aventus gives you a headache, or you just want more oomph from that DNA, Gritti's Black Decimo is your ticket. It's a powerhouse, a bit controversial, but undeniably a crowd-pleaser with impressive performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Masculine
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
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Black Decimo 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and strong longevity make it less suitable for office environments, where it might be too overwhelming. However, its 'magnet effect' and masculine, classy profile make it perfect for dates and evening formal events, while still being versatile enough for casual wear if applied sparingly.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Black Decimo opens sharply with bright bergamot and juicy blackcurrant, quickly transitioning into a rich, masculine heart where smoky birch and earthy patchouli dominate. A subtle rose tries to peek through but is largely overshadowed by the woody, leathery accords. The drydown settles into a warm, musky base with hints of vanilla and ambergris, adding depth and longevity to its assertive character.

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