Simone Andreoli 2019 EDP

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Zest di Sorrento

by Simone Andreoli

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Simone Andreoli Zest di Sorrento is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Simone Andreoli. Zest di Sorrento opens with Lemon Blossom and Lemon, settles into a heart of Neroli, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Simone Andreoli's Zest di Sorrento carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one sparks strong opinions: some hail it as the ultimate citrus, a juicy, spicy delight, while others find the lemon too sweet, artificial, or simply underwhelming. If you're after a photorealistic Sorrento lemon, you might be disappointed - but if you're open to a modern, woody take on citrus, give it a go.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Bright
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Youthful
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Zest di Sorrento Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon50%
Lemon Blossom50%
Heartas listed
Neroli100%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Given its strong citrus, fresh accords, and tendency to be a 'crowd-pleaser' for some, it's a solid casual and sport option. Performance is cited as good to strong, which might make it a bit much for a formal setting or an office with strict scent sensitivity, though the woody drydown offers some versatility for dates.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Zest Di Sorrento opens with a zesty, almost stinging burst of bright Italian lemon, quickly mellowing into a sweet, juicy lemon blossom. A subtle, creamy neroli emerges, softening the citrus before dark, woody notes ground the fragrance. As it dries, the lemon lingers as a spicy, almost candied peel, balanced by a balsamic woodiness.

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