Insolito

Insolito, from the Italian brand Acqua di Portofino, is a woody citrus fragrance released in 2024. Spice and amber follow strongly, with lighter musky and resinous touches.

Sweet orange and bergamot give a bright, juicy opening, sunny and lightly sweet. Warm spices follow, while mugwort brings a bitter, herbal, slightly sage-like note. The heart and base are resinous and smoky: incense and myrrh add a dry, church-like haze, and oakmoss a damp, earthy greenness. Patchouli and smooth woods give an earthy depth, and amber a warm, golden finish.

Worn by anyone, it suits autumn and winter, evenings and smart occasions, though the bright citrus keeps it from feeling heavy. It should appeal to those who like an unusual pairing of sunny orange with incense and moss, a scent that lives up to its name by sitting between fresh and dark.

Insolito — unisex fragrance by Acqua di Portofino (released 2024). Notes: Amber, Amyris, Bergamot, Incense, Mugwort, Musk, Myrrh, Oakmoss, Orange, Patchouli, Precious Woods, Spices, Spicy Notes, Sweet Orange, Woody Notes. — Parfica open fragrance database