Maria Candida Gentile Gentile
What does it smell like?
Main smell: aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with basil, moves to geranium and osmanthus and dries down to java vetiver oil.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Gentile notes
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What stays on your skin
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How strong each part of the smell is
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Maria Candida Gentile Gentile in detail
Gentile comes from Maria Candida Gentile.
Other Maria Candida Gentile perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Sideris unisex, Exultat unisex and Hanbury unisex.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Lacoste and Tom Ford Beau De Jour.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Lacoste and Hugo Boss Hugo.
Gentile: 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 aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Which weather suits Gentile
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and herbal. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like geranium and java vetiver oil. Perfume fans rate it 3.90 out of 5.
If you like Gentile, try these
Similar picks to try: Lacoste (2 shared notes), Tom Ford Beau De Jour (2 shared notes), Hugo Boss Hugo (2 shared notes) and Dolce&Gabbana Intenso (2 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does Gentile last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear Gentile?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2012.