Casamorati 1888 Mefisto Gentiluomo

I have only used this 7 to 8 times and not yet in warm weather. So it is a bit early to write an opinion about this. However, it is already obvious from the first impressions that this is not what one might expect: this opens fresh but it is not actually a citrus freshie. It is rather an aromatic, powdery and musky floral fragrance. The opening is very fresh and citrusy, and I love those few fleeting minutes that it lasts. Once the lemon starts to fade, the lavender and florals start to show the true nature of this fragrance. So if you test this, wait throughout the full wear, as dry down is absolutely not linear. Which makes me appreciate the quality and complexity of this fragrance. Absolutely marvellous and it stays interesting.

I really love this sent profile. It is for high heat with possibly high humidity. From my experience it cannot get too sweet or clowing in any way. It will lack i. performance hence why i save it for those very hot environments. Anything under 25 celcius and it will be killed off in the cold. It also carries that Fresh and clean feeling with me right out of the shower light white clothes and yeh its perfect for that scenario. Performance is about 2-3 hours when in very hot environments, you do not want it to perform longer then that, you will get tired of any parfume in high heat and humidity. For me it keeps that balance.

Mefisto Gentiluomo by Xerjoff is an absolutely stunning fragrance that feels refined, luxurious, and beautifully crafted. It opens with a fresh, uplifting vibe that gently transitions into a smooth blend of aromatic and woody notes — elegant without ever being boring. The composition feels warm and balanced, with a richness that deepens as it develops on the skin. Performance is excellent with impressive longevity and a classy sillage that isn’t overbearing. This is one of those scents that always makes me smile when I wear it, and I truly love it for its sophistication and timeless charm.

one of the first fragrances ive smelled in a long time that literally made me close my eyes and say “oh my goodness”. to my nose, on clothes it’s not that similar to smw and deserves way, way more than to just be labeled as a clone (even though it technically came first). on my skin it indeed smells more like smw. gentiluomo has a little more of an ozonic/aquatic feel; clearly italian perfumery. comparisons aside, this is a masterpiece. it’s so fresh and beautiful it blows my mind.

Such an interesting final product. When I hear the name, Mefisto, I don't think of fragrances and I DEFINITELY don't think of this fragrance profile. I did not expect Xerjoff to go in this direction. I have a few scents by them and most that I own tend to lean either citrus or woods (mainly oud). This fragrance was a blind buy a few years back and it landed as a "middle of the road" fragrance for me. I'll explain how I arrived to this conclusion.