Orto Parisi 2014 Parfum

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Brutus

by Alessandro Gualtieri

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Orto Parisi Brutus is a Parfum launched in 2014, created by Alessandro Gualtieri. Brutus opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Orto Parisi's Brutus carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Brutus is a divisive, earthy patchouli that swings from sophisticated fougere to 'unwashed @zz' depending on who you ask. It's a tamer Gualtieri, but temper your expectations regarding performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Earthy
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Warm
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Brutus 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
Moderate
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:
Office Casual Formal

While some find it versatile and office-appropriate due to its moderate sillage, others report fleeting longevity, making it less ideal for all-day formal or sport wear. The sophisticated woody and patchouli profile lends itself well to dates and casual refined settings.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Bold citrus bursts onto a woody, earthy stage, with a substantial patchouli at its heart. As it settles, herbal lavender and delicate rose notes emerge, softened by warm amber and musky undertones. The dry-down leans into a rich, mossy cedar, retaining a fresh yet grounded complexity.

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