L'Erbolario EDP

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Corteccia (Bark)

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L'Erbolario Corteccia (Bark) is an Eau de Parfum. Corteccia (Bark) opens with Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, and Apple, and dries down to a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin. L'Erbolario's Corteccia (Bark) carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive woody aromatic that promises a rich forest experience but often delivers a fleeting whisper. Some love its gentle, clean woodiness, others find it too transparent and short-lived, wishing for more depth and staying power.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Woody
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Calm
  • Subtle
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Corteccia (Bark) 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate performance and gentle woody-citrus profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While some find it comforting for evenings, its lack of strong projection makes it less ideal for formal events or sporty activities.

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
  • Limonene from Orange
  • 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

Corteccia opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot, orange, and grapefruit, quickly mingling with the sharp, green clarity of cypress and a hint of spicy cardamom. As it develops, a dry, elegant heart of cedar and sandalwood emerges, softened by a touch of apple and cinnamon. The base settles into a comforting, slightly sweet musk and tonka bean, underscored by the warm, resinous benzoin.

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