Il Profvmo Othello
How it smells
The first thing you smell is passionfruit. The heart brings incense and birch. On the skin it settles into honey and agarwood (oud). Overall it smells smoky and amber.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Othello 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
A closer look at Il Profvmo Othello
Il Profvmo is the house behind Othello.
Best season for Othello
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
How long Othello stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Nishane Patchuli Kozha lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like honey and agarwood (oud) are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is smoky (100%), followed by amber and leather. You will probably like it if you enjoy smoky and amber smells and notes like incense and honey. Less obvious notes include datura.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its smoky side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Il Profvmo perfumes worth knowing
The house has 31 perfumes here, led by Chocolat unisex, Fleur de Bambu and Pioggia Salata.
Perfumes that smell like Othello
Similar picks to try: Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade (3 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (4 shared notes), Tiziana Terenzi Ursa (3 shared notes) and Nishane Patchuli Kozha (3 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does Othello project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can women wear Othello?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.