Are you looking for the best Italian perfumes that smell like Italy?
Italy is such a beautiful country — from the people and the culture to the food, the language, and the climate. If you’re longing to go, you might be curious to know what fragrances will lead your nose to Il Bel Paese before you pack up and take that flight.
Read on to find out in this quick list of Italian perfumes that smell like Italy.
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Best Italian Perfumes That Smell Like Italy
Italian perfumes, like everything made in Italy, are world-class. You are assured of the finest quality in every bottle.
Here are 15 of the best Italian perfumes that smell like Italy.
1. 1881 by Cerruti
Like every Cerruti perfume, 1881 is made of finest high-quality materials.
Launched in 1995, this floral fragrance for women fast became a classic for the Cerruti house.
Cerruti 1881’s bright and cheerful powdery-floral mimosa and iris combination is second to none. It is a classic mixture of fresh, floral, woody, musky, and spicy scents that will transport your senses to the warm and lovely Italy.
2. Acqua di Giò Profumo by Giorgio Armani
Think of the coast, the sunshine, and the sea… Amalfi lemons, Italian gardens, Italian herbs and spices…
Definitely Italy in a bottle!
Acqua di Giò Profumo is a masculine marine-fresh scent released by Giorgio Armani in 2015, nearly 20 years after its predecessor — the very popular Acqua di Giò.
The elegant, airy, and deep fragrance of Acqua di Giò Profumo is said to denote the “merging of sea waves with black rocks.” It is a versatile scent with a really clean and polished aquatic fragrance sans the seasick vanilla that its predecessor had.
Acqua di Giò Profumo should be a mainstay in every man’s collection!
3. Moschino by Moschino
Here’s one to transport you to the southern regions of Italy — warm, sunny, and spicy!
Fall in love at first spray with the flowers, the spices, the warmth, and the whiffs of powdery nostalgia it evokes. It’s fresh, optimistic, and romantic — perfect for a chilly weather.
Moschino by Moschino is an amber fragrance for women launched in 1987. It is one of those perfumes from Italy that are absolute classic. Just one spray of Moschino and life becomes warm fast.
4. Acqua di Sicilia by Santa Maria Novella
Acqua di Sicilia by Santa Maria Novella is a citrus aromatic fragrance created for both men and women.
Released in 1997, this one’s a timeless classic.
Acqua di Sicilia is reminiscent of a number of designer classics of decades past but keeping its own Italian brand.
The scent is fresh and straightforward citrus with a hint of cypress — a perfect “pick me up” if you’re feeling down and also a great summer travel companion. Sicily in a bottle!
5. Fiore D’Ulivo by Xerjoff
I didn’t know that olive flowers smelled like heaven! Fiore D’Ulivo’s fresh, clean, and invigorating Italian perfume is so easy to wear and has an almost cooling effect on the skin.
The scent starts off with flowers and woody bushes. Later on the profusion of olive oil registers with fruity floral touches. The quick burst of energy will keep you up with the rigors of the day.
Xerjoff’s Fiore D’Ulivo is an aromatic citrus perfume for women that’s perfect for everyday wear.
6. Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Light Blue by the giant Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana is a floral fruity scent created for women.
First spray will remind you of Sicilian lemons and automatically lead your nose to the “toe” of Italy’s “boot.”
Light Blue is one of if not the best fresh scent ever. It’s a clean, almost fresh beach-y fragrance with its aquatic citrus treat. A nice fresh summer scent to take with you on your next Italian vacation.
7. Baume du Doge by Eau d’Italie
An Italian scent that absolutely stands out, this multi-layered spicy resinous treat is a beautiful blend and a definite must-try.
Baume du Doge by Eau d’Italie is an amber spicy fragrance for both sexes.
The fantastic sandalwood with a hint of chocolate gives it the smoky scent that will capture your fantasy and transport you to the Mediterranean coasts of Italy.
8. Orgasmo by Hilde Soliani
This one easily reminds me of amaretto on the rocks. Absolutely warm, definitely lovely!
Orgasmo is an aromatic perfume for women. Just like most of Hilde Soliani’s fragrances, it’s a delicious gourmand scent you will love to smell on yourself all day.
Orgasmo is intoxication in a bottle. It’s lovely as it is cozy, with a soft burst of sparkling sugar, almond, and creamy vanilla.
It’s a fantastic scent for fall and winter. A spray will surely take your fantasies to warm Italian nights, sipping amaretto.
9. 10 Corso Como by 10 Corso Como
An amber woody fragrance for women, 10 Corso Como will definitely transport your senses to Milan‘s shopping haven of the same name.
10 Corso Como is a clean woodsy scent that’s exotic, sensual, and mysterious. It’s a nice example of the rose/oud trend that smells like a million bucks.
10 Corso Como is well-blended, none is too aggressive, and you can detect every note. If you’re the Santal 33 type, this can be such a nice Italian alternative.
10. Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream by Valentino
A woman born in Rome.
When Valentino launched Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream in 2021, my first thought was, This had better be worth the kilometric name.
And boy does it not disappoint.
An elegant Italian fragrance that represents optimism and la dolce vita, Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream is an amazing floral fragrance for women with notes of lemon, rose, and white musk.
This scent does smell like a confectionery shop on a cold breezy spring afternoon in Rome.
Squisito!
11. Allegra Collection by Bvlgari
Early in 2021, Bvlgari launched the very colorful Allegra collection. This set is meant for combining and layering fragrances.
The collection, made to “express the vivid and intense Italian emotions,” is comprised of five scents: Dolce Estasi, Fantasia Veneta, Fiori d’Amore, Riva Solare, and Rock’n’Rome.
• Dolce Estasi is a dreamy and soothing powdery floral scent that evokes sweet memories of Italian pastries.
• Fantasia Veneta is a festive chypre that is reminiscent of great Italian parties.
• Fiori d’Amore smells like a giant bouquet of roses.
• Riva Solare takes one to an endless Italian holiday with its sparkling citrus that will transport your senses to the Mediterranean sea.
• Rock’n’Rome, according to Jacques Cavallier, the collection’s perfume designer, is “like the emotion of a rendezvous in Rome.”
These perfumes definitely smell like Italy, so go ahead and indulge; get all five!
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