Laboratorio Olfattivo 2019 EDP

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Nerosa

by David Maruitte

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Laboratorio Olfattivo Nerosa is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by David Maruitte. Nerosa opens with Guaiac Wood, Clove, Nutmeg, and Saffron, and settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, and Ylang-Ylang. Laboratorio Olfattivo's Nerosa carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Nerosa is a polarizing scent, with some hailing it as the 'best dark rose ever made' and others finding it too heavy and 'grandma musky'. It's a complex, woody-spicy rose that demands a test drive before committing.
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  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Feminine
  • Woody
  • Cozy
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Nerosa 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its dense, woody-leather and rose accords, combined with a polarising scent profile, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its complex nature and dark rose character are ideal for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Nerosa opens with an intriguing blend of warm saffron, guaiac wood, and a hint of clove, immediately setting a rich, spicy tone. The heart softens into a heady rose intertwined with creamy ylang-ylang and delicate geranium, moving towards a prominent leather accord in the drydown. Underlying amber and woody notes provide a deep, resonant base, giving it a unique character that's both floral and robust.

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