Otello

Otello from the Italian house Epicò, released in 2022, is a spicy chocolate gourmand with hazelnut and honey. Everyone who describes it calls it gourmand, most also find it spicy, about half notice wood, and a minority mention citrus.

Mandarin orange gives a brief, bright opening, quickly warmed by pimento, chili pepper and cardamom, which add a clove-like warmth, a gentle heat and a cool aromatic spice. The heart is rich and sweet: cocoa and cacao pod bring a roasted, bittersweet chocolate depth, hazelnut a toasted nuttiness and honey a golden, slightly waxy sweetness. The base is warm and grounded, with vanilla giving a creamy softness, patchouli an earthy, chocolatey depth and driftwood a dry, weathered woodiness.

Unisex in spirit, it suits people who enjoy chocolate scents with a spicy kick. The profile points to autumn and winter, evenings and cosy occasions. Those who like chili chocolate and hazelnut gourmands should find it bold, warming and a little playful.

Otello — unisex fragrance by Epicò (released 2022). Notes: Cacao, Cacao Pod, Cardamom, Chili Pepper, Driftwood, Hazelnut, Honey, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli, Pimento, Vanilla. — Parfica open fragrance database