Melograno

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

Our verdict on Melograno: Statement

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

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20%
Floral 22%
Fruity 11%
Green 5%
Sweet 16%
Warm 13%
Woody 8%
Earthy 20%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.