Gucci 2020 Edp

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Hortus Sanitatis

by Alberto Morillas

Gucci Hortus Sanitatis is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Alberto Morillas. The fragrance opens with Papyrus and Ginger, settles into a heart of Cedar and Incense, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Leather, and Rose.

Our verdict on Hortus Sanitatis: Favourite

A bold, enigmatic woody fragrance for those who crave complexity, Hortus Sanitatis is a quietly powerful statement of sophistication and natural mystique. Its herbal, smoky profile is niche to the core and never crowd-pleasing.
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Earthy
  • Bold
  • Elegant
Hortus Sanitatis Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3%
Floral 6%
Fruity 0%
Green 7%
Sweet 3%
Warm 16%
Woody 47%
Earthy 22%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dry, woody, and herbal-spicy composition is most at home in cool or transitional weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. Spring works for lovers of green, earthy scents, but the richness and smoke are less suited to summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its complexity, woody depth, and moderate yet persistent projection excel in formal or contemplative settings and intimate evenings, but it risks overwhelming in sporty or crowded office scenarios.

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About

Hortus Sanitatis opens with a vivid, medicinal green from papyrus and ginger, as if inhaling the scent of an ancient herb garden after a storm. Subtle incense smoke and leather thread through the heart, blending with dry cedarwood and earthy vetiver for a sensation both rugged and refined. This is no sweet woods - instead, it conjures windswept gardens, smoldering twigs, and the cool hush of herbal apothecaries. Its sillage is contemplative, cloaked in mystery and the quiet dignity of a centuries-old garden.