Maria Candida Gentile 2012 Extrait

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Gentile

by Maria Candida Gentile

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Maria Candida Gentile Gentile is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Maria Candida Gentile. Gentile opens with Basil, settles into a heart of Geranium and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Maria Candida Gentile's Gentile carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly refined vetiver for the modern gentleman, Gentile manages to be both familiar and exceptional. It's a classy, versatile scent, though some find its 'common' profile a turn-off, and the price tag can be a sticking point.
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Gentile Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Basil100%
Heartas listed
Geranium67%
Osmanthus33%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and clean, green profile make it excellent for office and casual wear, avoiding overwhelming those around you. While suitable for dates, its slightly 'common' perception might deter it from being a top formal choice; it's perhaps too refined for intense 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Gentile opens with an invigorating, sharp burst of basil, immediately conjuring a green, herbaceous freshness. Soon, the bright, almost minty geranium takes centre stage, lending a clean, subtly floral character that’s beautifully balanced. As it settles, a gentle, woody vetiver anchors the composition, providing an earthy, sophisticated foundation without being heavy, rounded out by hints of apricot-like osmanthus adding an unexpected, delicate warmth.

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