Name: Decimo Gritti
Brand: Gritti
Rating: 4 (266 reviews)

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Decimo by Gritti is an oriental fougère fragrance for men, created by the perfumer and launched in 2016. Its olfactory composition features a vibrant top note of bergamot, black currant, and neroli; a complex heart intertwining birch, patchouli, and rose; and a warm, persistent base of ambergris, musk, and vanilla.

nelson gil escano September 2, 2025

Decimo di Gritti: Upon testing its notes (bergamot, blackcurrant, birch, and ambergris), I thought it might be another Aventus clone, and I was 100% right—but watch out, it’s not a cheap clone or a blatant copy. My personal take: it’s not as smoky as the original Aventus, not as fresh as its Cologne version, and far from as synthetic as Club de Nuit Intense. It reminds me a lot of Orion, but without that annoying birch note that always gets in the way in Tiziana Terenzi’s version. In short, it’s like a Frankenstein made from those four fragrances, with a known DNA but a clear audience that will enjoy it. I detect the citrus opening, but honestly, it doesn’t shine much because patchouli quickly takes control, owns the scent, and practically drowns out the other notes. Forget about the vanilla and florals; they’re way in the background, buried under the woody and leather notes that impose their character. As for quality? Yes, you can tell it’s well-made. Versatility? Total, this can be worn in any season without issues. And something I can’t help but mention: the bottle is gorgeous, very display-worthy, very collectible. Does it deliver? Absolutely, because this type of aroma has that proven “magnet effect.” It won’t surprise anyone with something new, but it delivers on its promises and is quite powerful in projection and sillage.

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nelson gil escano September 2, 2025

Decimo di Gritti: Upon testing its notes (bergamot, blackcurrant, birch, and ambergris), I thought it might be another Aventus clone, and I was 100% right—but watch out, it’s not a cheap clone or a blatant copy. My personal take: it’s not as smoky as the original Aventus, not as fresh as its Cologne version, and far from as synthetic as Club de Nuit Intense. It reminds me a lot of Orion, but without that annoying birch note that always gets in the way in Tiziana Terenzi’s version. In short, it’s like a Frankenstein made from those four fragrances, with a known DNA but a clear audience that will enjoy it. I detect the citrus opening, but honestly, it doesn’t shine much because patchouli quickly takes control, owns the scent, and practically drowns out the other notes. Forget about the vanilla and florals; they’re way in the background, buried under the woody and leather notes that impose their character. As for quality? Yes, you can tell it’s well-made. Versatility? Total, this can be worn in any season without issues. And something I can’t help but mention: the bottle is gorgeous, very display-worthy, very collectible. Does it deliver? Absolutely, because this type of aroma has that proven “magnet effect.” It won’t surprise anyone with something new, but it delivers on its promises and is quite powerful in projection and sillage.

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