Salvatore Ferragamo 2019 EDP

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Gentil Suono

by Serge Majoullier

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Salvatore Ferragamo Gentil Suono is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Serge Majoullier. Gentil Suono opens with Mandarin, Geranium, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Labdanum, Myrrh, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Frankincense. Salvatore Ferragamo's Gentil Suono carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive scent where some love its dark plum and myrrh combo, while others find it linear and misleading. It's a rich, warm blend that promises mystery, though some reviewers wish for more complexity and note definition. Not one for a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
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Gentil Suono 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:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring

Built for the cooler edges of the year - summer and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its average longevity and projection, combined with its rich, resinous nature, make it less suitable for an office or sporty environment. However, its mysterious and sophisticated character lends itself well to dates and formal events, though it's also wearable casually for those who enjoy its depth.

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

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

Gentil Suono opens with a fleeting burst of mandarin and a hint of pepper, quickly melting into a rich, dark heart where plum and labdanum intertwine with a dominant myrrh. The drydown deepens with frankincense and cedar, giving way to a warm, woody base. It's a dense, resinous aroma with a noticeable sweetness from the plum.

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