Orto Parisi 2014 Edp

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Boccanera

by Alessandro Gualtieri

Orto Parisi Boccanera is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Alessandro Gualtieri. The fragrance opens with Cacao Pod, Pepper, Pimiento, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Leather, Sugar Cane, and Patchouli.

Our verdict on Boccanera: Acquired

Divisive, powerful, and utterly unique, Boccanera is for the boldest among us. It's not a crowd-pleaser and definitely not a blind buy, but if you dare to wear it, prepare for an experience that's both challenging and addictive.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Warm
Boccanera Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 29%
Fruity 3%
Green 9%
Sweet 26%
Warm 21%
Woody 7%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 14%
Fresh 9%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Fresh Spicy
68%
Chocolate
64%
Cacao
58%
Sweet
57%

Notes

Top Notes

Pimiento 28% Pepper 27% Cacao Pod 23% Ginger 22%

Heart Notes

Jasmine 100%

Base Notes

Dark Chocolate 20% Musk 14% Leather 12% Animalic 11% Patchouli 11% Cedar 11% Vanilla 11% Sugar Cane 10%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its intense dark chocolate and spicy accords, plus notorious Orto Parisi performance, Boccanera is too strong for the office. It's perfect for a date or formal evening where its bold, seductive nature can shine, but too much for casual wear and certainly not for sport.

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About

Boccanera opens with a fiery kick of pimiento and ginger, quickly giving way to a rich, unsweetened dark chocolate accord. Hints of jasmine weave through the spicy cacao, while a deep, animalic leather and patchouli base emerges, grounded by cedar and a subtle touch of vanilla sweetness as it dries down. It’s a complex journey from initial spice to a lingering, mysterious warmth.

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