Salvatore Ferragamo 2018 EDP

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La Commedia

by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

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Salvatore Ferragamo La Commedia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto. La Commedia opens with Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Akigalawood, Allspice, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Vetiver, and Tonka Bean. Salvatore Ferragamo's La Commedia carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper grower, mind. Initial chilli heat can be a bit much, but if you stick with it, La Commedia settles into a warm, spicy hug that's got everyone raving about its unique character and fantastic value. Some find it a bit too masculine, but the general vibe is 'red hot quality'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Masculine
  • Woody
  • Energetic
La Commedia 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
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 Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The bold, spicy opening might be a bit much for a formal office setting, but its strong performance makes it a solid choice for dates or evening casual wear. It's a bit too rich and warm for 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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange

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

La Commedia kicks off with a sharp, zesty burst of bitter orange and grapefruit, spiced up with a punchy cardamom and pimiento. It quickly mellows into a warm, woody heart where akigalawood and nutmeg take centre stage. The drydown is a rich, comforting blend of leathery amber and vetiver, rounded off with a touch of sweet tonka bean that feels like a cosy, spiced balm on the skin.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 25 September


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