Gritti 2022

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You're So Vain

by Luca Gritti

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Gritti You're So Vain is a fragrance launched in 2022, created by Luca Gritti. You're So Vain opens with Green Notes, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Red Fruits, White Tobacco, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Nutmeg. Gritti's You're So Vain carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive Aventus-style scent; some call it a richer, more unique take, while others dismiss it as an overpriced clone. Expect a fruity-green blast that mellows into something woodier, but be prepared for a mixed bag on longevity claims.
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  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
  • Fresh
  • Edgy
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You're So Vain bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit34%
Green Notes33%
Lemon33%
Heartas listed
Blackcurrant38%
Red Fruits35%
White Tobacco27%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss37%
Patchouli34%
Nutmeg30%

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 autumn and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

Its fresh, fruity, and green character makes it versatile for casual and daytime wear, including the office, though some reports of strong projection could make it less suited for close quarters. While pleasant, its 'clone' reputation and lack of unique flair don't lean heavily towards formal events or romantic dates.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

It bursts open with a zesty, verdant hit of lemon, grapefruit, and fresh green notes, like a crisp morning. This energetic start quickly evolves into a juicy heart where blackcurrant and red fruits mingle with an intriguing touch of white tobacco, adding a subtle, sophisticated edge. The dry-down settles into a classic woody base of earthy patchouli and oakmoss, with a hint of warm nutmeg providing a grounding, aromatic finish.

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