Notturno I Profumi Di D'annunzio

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2018

At a glance

Is Notturno I Profumi Di D'annunzio worth trying?

Notturno by I Profumi di d'Annunzio is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual, Evening wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
citrus, woody, white floral with Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange

The first impression

Notturno by I Profumi di d'Annunzio is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. Notturno was launched in 2018. Notturno was created by Maurizio Cerizza and Luca Maffei. Top notes are Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar; base notes are Patchouli, Amber, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vanilla and Musk.

What shapes the scent

citrus 100%
woody 85%
white floral 70%
sweet 60%
yellow floral 50%
amber 40%
aromatic 35%
vanilla 30%
patchouli 25%
earthy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Luca Maffei

Luca Maffei

Luca Maffei is an Italian perfumer known for his work with Acca Kappa, creating scents like Black Pepper & Sandalwood and Tilia Cordata. He also composed Amnesia Rose for Aedes de Venustas and Ambre Gris for Alyssa Ashley. Maffei's style often blends natural ingredients with modern sophistication. His portfolio includes a range of floral, woody, and aromatic compositions.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Lemon Lemon
Bergamot Bergamot
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Lavender Lavender

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Patchouli Patchouli
Vetiver Vetiver
Cedar Cedar

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Patchouli Patchouli
Amber Amber
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Cedar Cedar
Vanilla Vanilla
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Notturno I Profumi Di D'annunzio

Essence

Notturno embodies the Mystic archetype, a seeker of hidden truths beneath the veil of night. The fragrance's citrus top notes sparkle like distant stars, while the heart of orange blossom and ylang-ylang suggests a floral mysticism. Patchouli and cedar in the base ground the scent in earthy wisdom, as if the wearer walks between worlds, attuned to both the ephemeral and the eternal.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor flowing silhouettes in midnight blues and deep purples, with fabrics that catch the light subtly. Their aesthetic balances the ethereal with the structured-think gauzy scarves over tailored linen, or silver jewelry with rough-hewn stones. The scent's lavender and vanilla lend a softness to their presence, making them approachable yet enigmatic.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the interconnectedness of all things, drawn to rituals that honor transitions-dawn, dusk, the turning of seasons. The amber and tonka bean in Notturno reflect their warmth toward humanity, while the vetiver hints at a reverence for nature's cycles. They value intuition over dogma, seeking meaning in whispers rather than shouts.

Relationships

They attract kindred spirits who share their curiosity about the unseen. Romantic partners find them tender but elusive, as the musk and cedar suggest depth that unfolds slowly. Friends admire their ability to listen deeply, though some may mistake their quiet for aloofness.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by small ceremonies-morning tea sipped in silence, evening walks under fading light. They might keep a journal of dreams or cultivate a garden of night-blooming flowers. The fragrance's longevity mirrors their commitment to practices that sustain inner clarity.

Shadow

Their introspective nature can tip into isolation, mistaking solitude for wisdom. The citrus brightness in Notturno reminds them to emerge occasionally, to let others glimpse the light they guard so carefully.

Conclusion

Notturno is a hymn to the Mystic's journey-a balance of luminous top notes and shadowy depths, inviting wearers to embrace the mystery within and without.