Epicò Parfum Is a New Italian Perfume Brand
Epicò Parfum history began with the development of beautifully scented candles and home spray perfumes. Actually, the aggressively called brand had a more modest subtitle back then: Calme Emotions.
However, the team did not stop with creating a warm ambiance at home and instead went on to personal perfumes. Epicò Parfum debuted its new scents at the Esxence-2023 expo in Milan, and I got to know six of the 10 offers in order to inform Fragrantica readers about them.
Almanera: The Essence of Black Soul
When a scent is titled “black soul,” you can’t help but hunt for a hook. No, it’s only an enticing term that conceals the Italians’ fondness for black coffee. An energy source at any time of day. Aside from that evident flavor, Almanera is full of numerous types of sweetness, ranging from caramel and sweet spices to amber and various balsamic notes, that epitomize rapid carbohydrates in the form of delicious sweets. Jasmine and rose are also prominent design elements, providing softness to this floral scent.
Almanera Epicò Parfum Notes
| Top Notes | Middle Notes | Base Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | Milk | Tolu Balsam |
| Cardamom | Jasmine | Amber |
| Dried Fruits | Burnt Sugar | Myrrh |
| Star Anise | Lily of the Valley | Fir |
| Davana | Rose | Musk |
Frida: Vibrancy in a Bottle
Frida is a clear and vibrant scent that is ready to unleash its vitality like a bottle of pink champagne, sparkling with bubbles like a piece of peach in a glass of sparkling wine. However, at its heart, it is a clear and ultra-stable rose scent with a metallic quality reinforced by ambergris. Fleur Narcotique Ex Nihilo fans should rejoice.
Frida Epicò Parfum Notes
| Top Notes | Middle Notes | Base Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blueberry | Jasmine | Musk |
| Peach | Champagne | Ambergris |
| Bergamot | Rose | Oak Moss |
| Lemon | Orange Blossom | Blonde Woods |
Gitano: The Nomadic Adventure
Gitano scent is an effort to describe the nomadic way of life to urban Europeans, the nomads’ passion for horses, leather, and the smoke of the fire that pervades everything. This affection is shared by nomadic peoples from all over the globe. Middle Eastern tastes and their love of oud oil, which combines all the “flavors of a moving house,” are used as inspiration. Flowers adorn the aroma, but the heavy, rich animalic notes of oud, nagarmotha, frankincense, and leather remain dominant. Oud 33 Le Labo, Leather Oud Dior, and many more Arabian scents provide olfactory references for comprehending “Gypsy.”
Gitano Epicò Parfum Notes
| Top Notes | Middle Notes | Base Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian Rose | Oud | Leather |
| Labdanum | Jasmine | Ambergris |
| Cardamom | Nagarmotha | Sandalwood |
| Cedarwood | Animal Notes | |
| Patchouli | Guaiac |
Sultan: A Tale of Opulence and Authority
Sultan scent seemed to me to be a synthesis of two ideas: a spicy oriental fougère and a robust woody harmony based on oud, cedar, and sandalwood. For a long time, the first one (developed in Europe, by the way) was called upon to personify the life of a wealthy oriental guy with a genuine harem. The second, exclusively Arabian, is a symbol of authority, authoritarianism, masculinity, and money. It’s a highly sophisticated scent with a rich and appealing heart and trail characterized by cedar and coumarin. Penhaligon’s Halfeti is another well-known example.
Sultan Epicò Parfum Notes
| Top Notes | Middle Notes | Base Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron | Hawthorn | Oud |
| Whiskey | Cedar | Black Amber |
| Grapefruit | Rose | Sandalwood |
| Clove |
Othello’s Delight: A Gourmet Adventure
An oriental gourmet scent based on chocolate, honey, and nuts, with patchouli serving as the primary and unifying ingredient. In this adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Othello sips hot chocolate by the fire, and Desdemona serves him a spiced chocolate fondant before handing him a pipe full of aromatic tobacco. There was no tragedy in this story, and everyone lived happily ever after. A comfortable velvety scent that falls in between A*Men Pure Havane and Tom Ford’s Black Orchid.
Otello Epicò Parfum Notes
| Top Notes | Middle Notes | Base Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chilli | Cocoa | Patchouli |
| Cardamom | Hazelnut | Honey |
| Mandarin | Dried Wood | Vanilla |
Epicò Parfum: The Italian Elegance Blend
This scent mixes two typical Italian themes – bright, vibrant citrus and meditative orris – into a clean, well-groomed composition. A white backdrop of purity is created by soapy aldehydes, powder, and talc, which is resolved by a traditional fougere sillage. A fresh, vibrant start with an antique foundation.
Epicòo scents are available in Eau de Parfum concentration on the brand’s official website, with 100ml bottles costing 160 euros.
