Paolo Gigli Orgoglio
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is rose and strawberry. The heart brings rose and orris. On the skin it settles into vanilla and patchouli. Overall it smells fruity and sweet.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Orgoglio 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 Paolo Gigli Orgoglio
Paolo Gigli is the house behind Orgoglio.
Other Paolo Gigli perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Piu Tardi unisex, Excentrique pour Homme and Passione unisex.
Orgoglio through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Davidoff Cool Water is a better fit.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €156. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Clandestine Angel Heart and Davidoff Cool Water.
The style of Orgoglio
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by sweet and rose. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and sweet smells and notes like rose and vanilla. Less obvious notes include peach, jasmine and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Davidoff Cool Water.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Davidoff Cool Water. Base notes like vanilla and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Orgoglio
Similar picks to try: Clandestine Angel Heart (8 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (8 shared notes), Davidoff Cool Water (7 shared notes) and Nina Ricci L'Extase Nina Ricci (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jil Sander #4 starts from €75.
More questions
When did Orgoglio come out?
It came out in 2016.
Can I wear Orgoglio to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.