Mandorla di Sicilia

Mandorla di Sicilia, from the Italian house Marcoccia, is a sweet floral composed by Andrea Marcoccia and released in 2009. Gourmand and floral sides lead together, with musk, amber and citrus each about half as strong.

Mandarin gives a sunny, juicy start, lightly sweet. Almond, the mandorla of the name, quickly comes forward with a creamy, marzipan-like richness that defines the composition. Jasmine and peony form the floral heart: jasmine warm and slightly honeyed, peony fresh and airy, so the almond is lifted rather than weighed down. The base is soft and warm, with vanilla adding a smooth sweetness and amber and musk a cosy, skin-like glow.

Worn by anyone, it suits autumn and spring, everyday wear and relaxed evenings, with a Mediterranean warmth that also works on mild summer nights. It should appeal to those who love almond scents and want them softened by flowers and citrus rather than made heavy and sugary.

Mandorla di Sicilia — unisex fragrance by Marcoccia (released 2009). Notes: Almond, Amber, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Musk, Peony, Vanilla. — Parfica open fragrance database