Berdous: Scorza di Sicilia

Scorza di Sicilia is classified by Fragrantica as a woody aromatic. If the classification were by note prominence, in my opinion this is more of an aromatic woody. This is a fairly linear fragrance to my nose that is mostly about the citrus (lemon) note. The fragrance opens with a lemony note touched with bergamot for balance. The wear is pretty even with the cedar remaining in the background. I found this surprising as cedar is often a bold note in fragrance. This is not the case with Scorza di Sicilia. In this juice, the cedar and vetiver simply add character. The cedar brings a subtle touch of wood while the vetiver adds it's classic green earthiness but in a light way. Like with the cedar, the use of vetiver is not done in such a way to add the sharpness that often comes along with the note. There is limited projection with this fragrance and it is easily "safe" for all environments.

"Scorza di Sicilia generously surrenders a blend of ingredients gathered from the purest sources. Citron from Calabria, Virginian cedar, and vetiver from Indonesia deliver an intense perfume lead by Hesperides notes.

Top notes are calabrian bergamot and citruses; middle note is virginian cedar; base note is vetiver."