Roberto Cavalli
“Roberto Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women”
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Warmly received so far — a woody, floral composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Roberto Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Roberto Cavalli was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. Top notes are Magnolia, Red Apple, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Wild Orchid, Rosemary, Freesia and Honeysuckle; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar and Musk. This is the first fragrance from the designer Robero Cavalli-a true reflection of his provocative style. For his clothing collections,Roberto Cavalli uses animalic materials, which are very sexy and sensual, that’s why the snake is the symbol of Roberto Cavalli’s lable.The perfume is classified as modern oriental; top notes include tangerine, red apple, bergamot with a touch of magnolia. The heart is made of may rose, freesia, wild orchid and Diastella. The base is woody composed of precious woods with musky undertones; Indian sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, amber and musks. Roberto Cavalli was created in 2002.
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A Signature Fragrance
Amber
Amber is an olfactory illusion, conjured from labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, and other resins to evoke the sun-soaked warmth of the Mediterranean coast. Its scent is both earthy and sweet, with a powdery undertone that mimics the richness of ancient incense.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood, sourced from the heartwood of trees native to India and Indonesia, carries a rich, creamy aroma that is both smooth and slightly sweet. Its scent is often described as warm and woody, with a powdery undertone that adds depth and complexity to any composition.
Patchouli
Patchouli emanates from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a bush native to Southeast Asia. Its scent is deeply woody with hints of musty earth, warm spices, and a subtle sweetness that can be both comforting and complex. This versatile note has been a staple in perfumery for decades, often used to evoke feelings of nostalgia and grounding.
Maurice Roucel
Founding perfumer · 73 fragrances · b. 1948 · French
“I compose for the skin, not the blotter. A fragrance only truly exists when it meets warmth.”
Maurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances. Born in Saint-Girons in the French Pyrenees, he is celebrated for his ability to create scents of extraordinary sensuality — compositions that caress the skin and linger in memory. His masterpieces include Guerlain's Insolence, Lancôme's Trésor Midnight, and the landmark 24 Faubourg for Hermès. Roucel works with an almost musical sensibility, building fragrances in waves of tension and release.
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