Gritti 2020 Edp

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Duchessa

by Luca Gritti

Gritti Duchessa is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Luca Gritti. The fragrance opens with Peach, Black Cherry, Saffron, and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Jasmine, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Iris, Almond, and Brown Sugar.

Our verdict on Duchessa: Statement

Divisive, though a triumph for some. If you're after a dark, opulent cherry that swerves the cough syrup vibe, Duchessa delivers. But for others, the saffron's too screechy or the cherry too fleeting, leaving a Baccarat Rouge 540-esque drydown that's not for everyone. Definitely sample first.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
Duchessa Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 18%
Fruity 15%
Green 2%
Sweet 43%
Warm 24%
Woody 3%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 4%
Fresh 4%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Cherry
94%
Almond
92%
Sweet
81%
Fruity
69%

Notes

Top Notes

Black Cherry 34% Saffron 28% Bitter Orange 21% Peach 17%

Heart Notes

Dark Chocolate 35% Clove 34% Jasmine 31%

Base Notes

Almond 45% Iris 28% Brown Sugar 27%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent, dark, and sensual profile makes it ideal for date nights and formal events, commanding attention without being overtly 'dressy'. It's too heavy and projecting for office wear and completely unsuitable for sport, but can work for casual evening wear if applied sparingly.

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About

Duchessa opens with a burst of dark, boozy black cherry and sweet peach, quickly intertwined with the distinctive spiciness of saffron and a twist of bitter orange. As it settles, a rich, almost edible heart emerges, blending decadent dark chocolate with a warm clove spice and the heady whisper of jasmine. The base is an intoxicating trio of powdery iris, creamy almond with a marzipan edge, and rich brown sugar, creating a sweet, luxurious finish that lingers.

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