Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella 2023 EDP

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Bizzarria

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Bizzarria is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Bizzarria opens with Timur, Bitter Orange, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Davana, Orange Blossom, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Bizzarria carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a divisive one. Many find Bizzarria to be a unique, refreshing citrus, while others dismiss it as overpriced and underperforming. Expect a vivid, if fleeting, Italian summer.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
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Bizzarria 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 Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and clean citrus profile, make it suitable for casual wear and even sports. While it's pleasant for office and date settings, its high price and perceived lack of 'oomph' might make it less ideal for formal occasions where a more impactful scent is often desired.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Bizzarria opens with a zesty, almost startling burst of bitter orange and timur pepper, brightened by neroli's clean floral hum. This invigorating citrus heart then mellows into the subtly sweet warmth of orange blossom and a fresh hint of ginger. The journey concludes with a soft, clean musk and grounding cedar, leaving a whisper of an aromatic orange tree on the skin.

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