Fauno

This is one of those fragrances that is more the sum off its parts than individual notes. It goes on quite fresh and spicy. As it dries down, it loses some of the initial spiciness and becomes a little earthy, a touch bitter and a tad soapy. It’s green with some light citrus on a dry base, there’s also a slight creaminess in the background. I do get some saltiness from the ambergris but I can’t say I get much smoke or floral notes as others do, although it’s so beautifully blended that everything merges into one handsome fragrance. It reminds me of a classic men’s aftershave but more refined. Some may see it as not daring enough but I like this very much. I tried Giardinodiercole at the same time and although there are some similarities, they significantly diverge in the drydown with the latter becoming warmer and sweeter.

Tad bit smoky but not incensy in any oriental sense, peppery, spicy, woody, a tiny hint of soapiness, aldehydic, green, a touch of citrus. Great scent for professional settings. It is on the expensive side, but the quality of the ingredients without a doubt reflects the price. I was able to get it heavily discounted. My goodness what a beautiful masculine scent. 10/10. Unbelievable longevity. Does not project like crazy and not an in your face sort of scent. It will never wear you and I absolutely adore fragrances that are able to achieve airiness along with great longevity. Italian perfumery has beautiful quality ingredients. Very traditionally masculine, but hey wear whatever you want!

Got this as a decant. My second from Agatho. 195AC was a hit with me, as is this one. But every time I look at an Agatho Parfums bottle I see the little mushroom guy "Toad" from the "Mario Brothers" video game. It doesn't completely ruin the experience, but I'm sure that's not the image they want to convey with the bottles in their "Pompei Collection", especially after Stormy Daniels told the world "Toad" is what Donald Trump's...never mind.

It is overpriced for what it is, incense has been done much better in many better tweaks or in its full rawness. This one opens up promising but incense gets lost into the cashmeran-Iso E Super-oakmoss-patchouli and amberwood accord that is somewhat reminiscent of Oud for Greatness without saffron or as said Loewe 7 which is one of the reference incense concotions.

Get ready for a burst of cedar, incense, grapefruit, tuberose, and magnolia in the initial hit. As it settles, you’ll notice the pear, incense toned down, and everything else harmonizing. It’s reminiscent of a fresh green pepper or something similar.