How it smells
It smells mostly green and lavender. Banana leaf and buchu or agathosma at the top, bran and green leaves in the middle and acácia and amber at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Finestrella notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Borsari Finestrella EDC in detail
Finestrella EDC comes from Borsari. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Mont Blanc Individuel is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is green (100%), followed by lavender and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy green and lavender smells and notes like bran and acácia. Less obvious notes include grass, ivy and jasmine. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Calvin Klein Ck Be and Mont Blanc Individuel.
Finestrella: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Borsari perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Bouquet di Violette, Acqua Classica di Parma and Black Calla unisex.
How far Finestrella spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Calvin Klein Ck Be and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea.
If you like Finestrella, try these
Similar picks to try: Calvin Klein Ck Be (6 shared notes), Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (6 shared notes), Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (6 shared notes) and Mont Blanc Individuel (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea starts from €21.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Finestrella?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Finestrella last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.