Lancetti Homme / Lui di Lancetti
Eau de Toilette, Lancetti (2001)

I am floored. This was a blind buy, which I seldom shy from, but this compulsion was well worth it. I am impressed with the refined quality, ingredients that are clearly of great quality, with the citrus and spices swirling in a foundation of resins and incense.

Sweet, but not cloying. Smoky, but not stifling.

In the heart, bourbon geranium interacts with it all and provides a green, rosy contrast (to the reviewer below, bourbon geranium is named as such not because it smells of bourbon, but due to its origin from Madagascar), while a delectable tolu balsam becomes more evident in the base with just a dash of vanilla. It is definitely a 'warm' fragrance, and really would shine in autumn.

A true distinction among lesser known designer scents.

Lancetti Lui (Homme) is a refined spicy/green/aromatic fragrance for men, founded on a well calibrated accord of citrus, artemisia, spicy geranium, resins, cedarwood and vetiver. The juice is classic in execution but quite modern and wearable. Aromatic herbs exalt the mediterranean nature of the juice. A minimal addition of soothing vanilla and tulu balsam (well combined with mild spices, resins, lemon and greens) soothens the elements providing a fantastically smooth refined final trail (spicy, citrusy, delicately floral, slightly balmy-resinous and vetiver-laced). Patchouli emerges gradually, well connected to subtle frankincense, vetiver and spices. Classy-virile-restrained-woody (a la Battistoni Marte, just spicier and brighter), fresh and vaguely exotic-resinous (a la Montana Parfum d'Homme). A great fragrance for office-wear but also for a "southern unforgetable spring time mediterranean holiday".

Simply amazing stuff. Fresh start with grapefruit and delicious tangerine is perfectly balanced with some basil, pink pepper and incense. If you are a fan of a fine scotch or bourbon don't be surprised if this fragrance is right up your alley and the reason is bourbon geranium that gives that overall boosey vibe to this composition.
Incredible creation by Mark Buxton at the beginning of the millennium because he was playing with the combination of notes that would become famous some ten years later.
And now the best part.
With just half of the spray (yes, half!) you get 8+ hours of longevity and 4 hours of amazing projection! These little known Italian gems could easily beat more than half of the current designer offering. Not to mention how this blend smells naturally. Nothing synthetic in it. It smells niche, it smells high quality.
One of those scents that you would reach when you are on the romantic dinner with your significant other or when you are walking on a cold, breezy night. It is calming, relaxing, romantic and maybe, just maybe more suitable for autumn or winter nights, but even in the spring or summer it could do wonders for you if you don't overuse it.
If you have ever tried honey infused bourbon than you will easily recognize this smell.
In the words of Bruce Springsteen ..."Well it's Saturday night, You're all dressed up in blue, I been watching you awhile, Maybe you been watching me to...", romantic crooner in a incredibly stylish bottle. Guys just go for it, for 20 bucks you can't go wrong.
This fragrance is, Saturday night in a bottle, with a hint of bourbon to spice up the things a little bit;)