Maison Gabriella Chieffo 2015 EDP

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Variazione di Ragù

by Luca Maffei

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Maison Gabriella Chieffo Variazione di Ragù is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Luca Maffei. Variazione di Ragù opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Pepper, Cardamom, Clove, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, and Leather. Maison Gabriella Chieffo's Variazione di Ragù carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. If you're into unapologetically bold spice, you might just find your new obsession, otherwise, it's a bit of a chaotic spice rack.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Confident
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Variazione di Ragù 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and heady spice-leather profile, it's too much for an office setting but makes a bold statement on a date night. Its intensity means it's not well suited for casual daytime wear or anything physical.

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
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Variazione di Ragù opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and orange, quickly giving way to an intense, multifaceted heart of fresh and warm spices. Picture a market stall overflowing with pink pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, clove, and a generous kick of black pepper. The dry-down settles into a rich, earthy leather, underscored by smoky cypriol and a hint of vanilla sweetness, all grounded by a prominent cumin note that adds an animalic depth.

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