L'Erbolario EDP

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Periplo

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L'Erbolario Periplo is an Eau de Parfum. Periplo opens with Caraway, Myrtle, Pine Needle, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood. L'Erbolario's Periplo carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a brilliantly fresh, herbal, and woody Italian cologne that punches well above its weight. A divisive love-it-or-hate-it scent for some, but a genuinely compelling Mediterranean journey for most.
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Periplo 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:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its fresh, herbal character, make it highly suitable for casual wear and sports, especially during the day. While it's a bit too green and spirited for formal events, it could work for an office that tolerates a noticeable, but not overpowering, scent.

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

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • 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
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Periplo opens with a vibrant, invigorating blast of Mediterranean herbs - think rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf, brightened by zesty bergamot and lemon. As it settles, a warm, subtle spiciness emerges from nutmeg and coriander, providing a gentle counterpoint to the green freshness. The base deepens into a woody, earthy accord of cedar, vetiver, and oakmoss, evoking sun-drenched landscapes and ancient forests.

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