Ricordami by Giardini Di Toscana

With a very pronounced opening of fig leaf and galbanum, accompanied by bergamot and Mexican lime (limón de cocina or sour lime), Giardini di Toscana presents us with a very different proposal from what it usually handles, moving away from gourmand and lactonic aromas, leaving aside notes that characterize it so much but sharing a bit of the mossy DNA and cypress of Blu Mare. Curiously, the fig leaf used here reminds me somewhat of the one used by Lorenzo Pazzaglia in Adam & Eve’s Dress, like a freshly cut fig leaf with even a slight touch of sap. The fragrance takes on a stronger tone thanks to the blackcurrant leaf (cassis) with a coconut that reminds me more of the water than the pulp, which fortunately does not go in the style of sunscreen; I don’t find anything of aquatic or melon notes, they seem to just accompany. The white floral part behaves well accompanying the coconut. In the base, a damp, green moss stands out with resinous touches given by cedar and benzoin. The vetiver feels green, even a bit earthy. The rest of the notes I did not detect.

At first, the smell of my grandmother’s closet where she keeps her memories came to mind, so the name is more than fitting. The opening is a challenge for the nose, but I promise you it evolves and its drydown shows the true work of art. You have to give it a chance, don’t go by first impressions. Its drydown is cozy, clean, and serene. It’s a beautiful creation. Very original!

With a very marked opening of fig leaf and galbanum, accompanied by bergamot and Mexican lemon (lime or sour lime), Giardini di Toscana presents a very different proposal from what it has been managing, moving away from gourmand and lactonic aromas, leaving aside notes that characterize it so much, but sharing a bit of the musky and cypress DNA that Blu Mare presents. Curiously, the fig leaf used here reminds me somewhat of the one used by Lorenzo Pazzaglia in Adam & Eve’s Dress, like a freshly cut fig leaf, even with a light touch of sap. The fragrance takes on a stronger tone thanks to the blackcurrant leaf (cassis) with a coconut that recalls more water than pulp, and fortunately it does not go in the style of sunscreen, nor aquatic notes or melon. I find nothing in it that seems like mere accompaniment; the white floral part behaves well accompanying the coconut. In the base, a damp, green moss is marked with resinous touches given by cedar and benzoin. The vetiver feels green, even a bit earthy. The rest of the notes I did not detect.