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Melograno

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Melograno is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1965. Melograno opens with Spicy, Bergamot, and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, and Pomegranate, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Labdanum. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Melograno carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either love its intensely soapy, classic chypre character or find it utterly archaic. Don't go in expecting sweet pomegranate; this is an aldehydic, oakmoss-heavy statement that commands attention. Distinctly old-world, polarising, but undeniably grand.
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Elegant
Melograno Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Mossy
86%
Earthy
77%
Citrus
64%
Musky
57%
Amber
55%

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent, classic profile and strong performance make it a bit much for the office or sport, leaning more towards formal events or sophisticated dates. While some find it clean enough for casual wear, its commanding presence suits more deliberate occasions.

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About

Melograno opens with a sharp, spirited burst of spicy bergamot and bitter orange, quickly evolving into a dominant, clean aldehydic soapiness. The heart, subtly floral with rose and ylang-ylang, provides a soft, powdery counterpoint, though any trace of actual pomegranate is fleeting. It dries down to a rich, mossy base of labdanum, earthy patchouli, and oakmoss, wrapped in a comfortable musk, creating a sophisticated and somewhat austere chypre experience.