This one opens very citrusy (grapefruit like to my nose,) fresh and spicy, transitioning and blending with a beautiful floral and sweet forward aroma that gets rounded and balanced with woodsy and earthy undertones. IMO the real magic of this juice belongs to the dry down transition. It’s just beautiful and delightful. It’s very versatile, four seasons, any occasion, with great projection and longevity. Website official notes: Top note: Lemon, tangerine, bitter orange, Madagascar black pepper, wild rosemary. Middle notes: Pepperwood, geranium, and rose. Base notes: Texas cedar, patchouli, Haitian vetiver, oak moss, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla.

With the heat wave continuing here in Denver, I decided to try out a sample of Buongiorno by Acqua di Parma— a brand known for its exceptional hot-weather scents. From the moment I spritzed it on, the opening was a breath of fresh air. A vibrant, uplifting mint greets you, and it’s important to clarify that this isn’t the harsh mint associated with toothpaste. Instead, it’s akin to the minty freshness of a freshly crafted mojito. Coupled with this mint is a prominent citrus aroma that adds an extra layer of brightness to the fragrance. I genuinely love the opening; it reminds me of Torino 21 with its minty introduction, although I find Buongiorno’s version to be even more natural. After about five minutes, subtle green notes start to emerge, maintaining the overall freshness. About half an hour in, the scent evolves—the green aspect remains, but there's a hint of musk that develops beautifully. In terms of performance, I found that Buongiorno projects nicely for the first two hours. After that, the fragrance settles much closer to the skin and lingers just over four hours on me. Overall, Buongiorno offers a more natural scent profile compared to Torino 21, albeit with slightly less longevity. Having only sampled Torino 21, I remember it delivering over six hours of wear, which is surpassing Buongiorno's four hours. If you’re on the hunt for a good deal, Jomashop has a full 100 ml tester bottle of Buongiorno for around $50, which I consider a fantastic value. If I hadn’t already ordered a bottle of Torino 21 before trying this sample, I would definitely have considered Buongiorno for my collection. In conclusion, Buongiorno is a delightful, refreshing fragrance perfect for hot weather, offering great scent appeal at an attractive price point.