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Hortus Sanitatis
The scent of a well-tended garden just after the first rain, where fresh greenery mingles with the rich aroma of damp soil.
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Hortus SanitatisPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessLight Blue Discover Vulcano Pour Homme · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares vetiver, ginger and cedar8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020, Hortus Sanitatis by Gucci is a woody spicy fragrance created by Alberto Morillas. This composition opens with fresh and green notes that evoke the crispness of a newly planted garden. The heart brings aromatic spiciness, while the base settles into earthy and leathery tones that create a sense of grounding and warmth. It's a scent that bridges the natural world with sophisticated elegance, much like Gucci’s legacy of blending fine craftsmanship with refined luxury.
Apply two sprays to ensure the complex layers develop fully on your skin. The green and aromatic top notes are fleeting but essential for setting the tone, so be sure they have a moment to shine before the earthy base takes over.
Fig. 01 — Hortus Sanitatis, Gucci
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Designer Gucci
More from the house · founded 1921 · Italy
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The originalHortus SanitatisGucci · Premium · $100–250Dolce&Gabbana · 2014Light Blue Discover Vulcano Pour HommeShares Vetiver, Ginger and Cedar$40–100★ 3.75 (335)53%Match
Zara · 2018Legend IronShares Vetiver and Gingerunder $40★ 4.35 (20)50%Match
Lacoste Fragrances · 2018L.12.12 Blanc Eau FraîcheShares Vetiver, Ginger and Cedar$40–100★ 4.00 (8)
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Adds citrus, lavender and fresh; shares ginger.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 70%, disliked or hated by 14%.