La Perla 1991 EDT

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Grigioperla

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La Perla Grigioperla is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1991. Grigioperla opens with Anise, Bergamot, Lavender, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Geranium, Carnation, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Cedar. La Perla's Grigioperla carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A classic barbershop fougere with an oriental twist, Grigioperla is a sophisticated, clean scent. While some find it unremarkable and a bit 'old school', many praise its smoothness and refined character, proving a solid choice for those who appreciate traditional masculinity.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
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Grigioperla Eau de Toilette 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate performance and clean, versatile scent profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, leaning into daytime use. While it has formal elements, it's perhaps too subtle for major formal occasions and definitely not for sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a fresh burst of lavender, rosemary, and bergamot, with a subtle spicy kick from coriander and anise. As it settles, geranium and clary sage emerge, leading into a rich, smooth base of oakmoss, leather, and amber, softened by a touch of tonka bean and musk. It's a journey from invigorating freshness to a warm, clean, and subtly woody dry down.

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