Chinotto

Chinotto, from the Italian brand Tuttotondo, was released in 2016 and is led by spice, with an even mix of sweetness, musk, flowers, amber and citrus behind it.

Chinotto is a bitter Italian citrus best known from the dark, bittersweet soft drink of the same name, and the scent plays on that taste. Chinotto and bitter orange bring a sharp, slightly bitter citrus freshness, while juniper adds a crisp, gin-like green note. Cinnamon and cardamom bring warmth and a cool aromatic spice, and jasmine adds a soft floral touch in the middle. As it settles, brown sugar gives a caramel-like sweetness that echoes the drink, while amber and musk create a warm, smooth finish.

This reads as a playful, sunny scent with enough spice to carry into autumn. It suits daytime, relaxed summer evenings and anyone who likes citrus with a bittersweet, slightly boozy twist, and it is meant to be worn by anyone rather than one gender.

Chinotto — unisex fragrance by Tuttotondo (released 2016). Notes: Amber, Bitter Orange, Brown sugar, Cardamom, Chinotto, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Juniper, Musk. — Parfica open fragrance database