Azzaro by Parfums Loris Azzaro 1975, from Azzaro was released in 1975. The perfumer behind this creation is Jean Martel. It has the top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, and Gardenia, middle notes of Jasmine, Orris Root, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and base notes of Amber, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Styrax, and Vetiver.
Azzaro by Loris Azzaro, the first release of the house and Loris’s signature, is (was) a gorgeously sensual floral chypre that defined the 70’s. It had the beauty that Loris’s fashion creations had, the tenderness of his eyes and the sensuality that his clothes gave a woman. The only drawback I would say it has, is its lightness. I used to own a large splash bottle and while gorgeous, it was fleeting if I didn’t douse myself. The extrait is somewhat richer but still doesn’t shout. Top: tuberose, gardenia, rose, narcissus Heart: jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris, peach, coriander Base: vetiver, sandalwood, grey amber, musk, civet (Courtesy of kl99 bellow) Main notes among many others, created by a relatively unknown Maurice Thibond or Jean Martel depending on the source. Pucci Zadig and Mila Schon (first fragrance, from 1981) which I own, are the closest in character and scent profile; both are bold chypres with carnality, a fruity wink of mischief, bold languid florals, and rich animalic notes. Arquiste Ella, which I also own, is also a very very well executed idea that inevitably took Azzaro as inspiration. Think late 70’s, disco music, flowing dresses, nighttime pool parties, Donna Summer, smoke filled discotheques, soapy aldehydics, what a Calandre wearer changes to at night and you get an idea of what Azzaro smells like. A stunner that is also somehow melancholic, reminding us of what used to be and is no more. Azzaro had emotion, it was alive! It’s hard to say that about any perfume, but here I felt it breathe! I absolutely love it, and I’m happy to see an old friend in the sillage of the above mentioned beauties. Either of them is a mirror reflection of one another, complete with differences and similarities. But if I find another bottle of it, I’ll most definitely buy it again; the liveliness of it is incomparable! Man! The decade from 1970 to 1979 did really spawn some of the most beautiful perfumes ever created! If you find any of them, don’t hesitate. They are treasures!
Azzaro by Loris Azzaro, the first release of the house and Loris’s signature, is (was) a gorgeously sensual floral chypre that defined the 70’s. It had the beauty that Loris’s fashion creations had, the tenderness of his eyes and the sensuality that his clothes gave a woman. The only drawback I would say it has, is its lightness. I used to own a large splash bottle and while gorgeous, it was fleeting if I didn’t douse myself. The extrait is somewhat richer but still doesn’t shout. Top: tuberose, gardenia, rose, narcissus Heart: jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris, peach, coriander Base: vetiver, sandalwood, grey amber, musk, civet (Courtesy of kl99 bellow) Main notes among many others, created by a relatively unknown Maurice Thibond or Jean Martel depending on the source. Pucci Zadig and Mila Schon (first fragrance, from 1981) which I own, are the closest in character and scent profile; both are bold chypres with carnality, a fruity wink of mischief, bold languid florals, and rich animalic notes. Arquiste Ella, which I also own, is also a very very well executed idea that inevitably took Azzaro as inspiration. Think late 70’s, disco music, flowing dresses, nighttime pool parties, Donna Summer, smoke filled discotheques, soapy aldehydics, what a Calandre wearer changes to at night and you get an idea of what Azzaro smells like. A stunner that is also somehow melancholic, reminding us of what used to be and is no more. Azzaro had emotion, it was alive! It’s hard to say that about any perfume, but here I felt it breathe! I absolutely love it, and I’m happy to see an old friend in the sillage of the above mentioned beauties. Either of them is a mirror reflection of one another, complete with differences and similarities. But if I find another bottle of it, I’ll most definitely buy it again; the liveliness of it is incomparable! Man! The decade from 1970 to 1979 did really spawn some of the most beautiful perfumes ever created! If you find any of them, don’t hesitate. They are treasures!