Giovanni Lorenzi Tesoro

How it Smells

Giovanni Lorenzi Tesoro initiates with a disconcerting green accord, more akin to freshly cut lawn grass treated with insecticide than verdant foliage. The bergamot struggles to surface, eventually manifesting as a fleeting citrus zest amidst the synthetic greenery. The heart presents a muddled composition; the promised peach is nearly undetectable, overshadowed by nondescript white florals and a peculiar "sand" note that evokes damp concrete. The drydown is where this composition truly unravels. The promised musk retreats into a soapy background, overwhelmed by an aggressively saccharine cotton candy note that borders on cloying. A vague woody accord attempts to ground the sweetness, but the result is a plasticky, artificial finish. This bears minimal resemblance to its inspiration, lacking the original's nuanced complexity and settling for a linear, simplistic structure.

The Verdict

This fragrance is best suited for very casual, perhaps even juvenile, settings. Picture a middle school dance or a quick trip to the convenience store. Its simplicity and prominent cotton candy note render it unsuitable for formal occasions or situations demanding olfactory sophistication.

The Performance Stats

Longevity is moderate, clocking in at approximately 5 hours. Projection is initially strong, projecting about one arm's length for the first hour, before quickly receding to a skin scent. Tested in both indoor and outdoor environments, it performs consistently, albeit with the aforementioned synthetic notes becoming more pronounced in warmer conditions.